Community Service
NJ Youth ChalleNGe cadets participate in community service projects in order to create a sense of responsibility and to understand and develop an appreciation for the intrinsic value of volunteerism and conservationism.
Community Service
ChalleNGe Brochure
New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Brochure
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Awards
Academy Staff
Academy Staff Contact Info
Recruiting/Admissions Office:
(609) 562-0582, 0191 or 1-800-997-5587, then press #1
Latisha.Malicoat@njdmava.state.nj.us
Activities and Training
Activities and Training
The NJ Youth ChalleNGe Academy is exactly that, a challenge. It is not an easy path, but it can be made easier if you enter with a positive attitude and a strong will to learn. If you are not accustomed to physical training, it is recommended that you begin some sort of physical regime before you come to the academy to help ease your transition.
Curriculum
Academic Curriculum
The NJ Youth ChalleNGe Academy offers a course of study to include Math, Science, Reading, English, History, Computer Applications, and Life-Coping Skills. After completing the courses, the cadets take the High School Diploma exam. If they pass the exam they will receive a New Jersey State High School Diploma after completion of the five month residential phase. The average cadet achieves a 1.2 grade increase in reading and a 1.5 grade increase in mathematics.
Core Components
Core Components
Cadets must successfully complete all eight core components to graduate from the Academy. The core components are designed to educate and help produce youth who will become productive members of their communities upon graduation.
Following are the eight core components:
1. Academic Excellence
2. Life Coping Skills
3. Job Skills
4. Health and Hygiene
5. Responsible Citizenship
6. Service to the Community
7. Leadership/Followership
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of the New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy is to provide a highly disciplined environment fostering academics, leadership development, physical training and personal growth to educate and train unemployed youth who have ceased to attend high school.
