THE USE OF THE MILITARY MODEL

During the Residential Phase of YCA, cadets learn military style life. They are taught drill and ceremonies, barracks life, American Red Cross CPR/First Aid,  life coping skills, confidence and team building, discipline, and physical fitness -- all in a structured military environment. Cadets are assigned to platoons where they are instructed and supervised by a Cadre. All cadre are extremely dedicated to providing a safe environment where cadets are disciplined and learn a variety of military subjects.

The first two weeks of YCA is called "Pre-Challenge." These rigorous weeks are designed to prepare cadets for the Residential Phase. Cadets are transitioned to the lifestyle and allowed to adjust their bodies -- all compacted into 16-hour days. Hardcore is also designed to ensure that each cadet is prepared for the structured lifestyle that will be experienced at YCA.

Cadets are supervised 24 hours a day by a Cadre assigned to their platoon.

This provides constant, structured, adult supervision, and limited first-line counseling.

During the entire five-month stay on campus, cadets will have a cadre supervising, instructing, teaching, coaching, and counseling them.