Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy (HYCA) is a preventive rather than remedial "youth at risk" program, that targets unemployed, drug free, high school dropouts, 16-18 years of age.

The HYCA staff is comprised of adults who have a vested interest and genuine concern for our societies future leaders.  Come join us as we develop, guide, and mentor to our future, the Youth.

Follow the link below to learn more about CHALLENGE.

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Awards for the class of 2007-001

Distinguished Honor Graduate:
*Cadet Damend Berg

Leadership Excellence Award:
*Cadet Walter Harvard

Ironman Physical Fitness Award:
*Cadet Randal'lee Neeley

Cadets' Choice Award:
*Cadet Danny Sparks

Academic Excellence Award:
*Cadet Randal'lee Neeley

Most Overall Improved Cadet:
*Cadet Tameria Aldridge

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The ChalleNGe Program is designed around an intervention model built on eight core components needed for successful living. The eight core components of the intervention model focus on the holistic development of the participants. Much of a corpsmember`s skill development process is based on deliberate experiential learning situations created by the staff. The eight core components and performance measures associated with each component are listed below.

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HYCA provides individualized instruction based on the needs of each cadet.  This aides in preparing them for academic success.  Academic courses focus on Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Writing.  All ChalleNGe paticipants attend daily academic classes preparing them for testing for the General Education Development (GED) credential, a high school diploma, or increase math and reading comprehension.  Evaluation of Corps members' grade level progress durin

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Please follow the link to download our Fact Sheet or read below.

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