What is the

Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy?
(FLYCA)

FLYCA is a 17 1/2 month voluntary program geared toward Florida's 16 to 19 year old at-risk youth.  The program consists of a 5 1/2 month residential phase and a 12 month post-residential phase. 

The residential phase of the program takes place in a highly disciplined and motivational environment promoting structure and academics along with leadership, health, community service, life skills, job skills, physical fitness and citizenship. 

The post-residential phase takes place after graduation from the residential phase and is a time when the cadet uses the skills learned in the residential phase through their placement in either a job, further education, or the military.  The cadet is matched with a mentor during the residential phase and this mentor helps to guide the cadet during the 12 month post-residential phase.

Please read and follow carefully the Cadet Application Instructions. If you have any questions, contact us at flyca@fl.ngb.army.mil. You can also contact the program staff by telephone at (904) 682-4032, 682-4033, 682-4028 and our FAX line is (904) 682-3010.