National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy

New Mexico

Through training, discipline, structure, and mentoring, the New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy provides the education, physical fitness and life coping skills to "at risk" youth so they may become contributing members of society.

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How to Apply

Mentor Application

Your Mentor is a very important part of your success at ChalleNGe!  Please download the Mentor Application (pdf) and ask your Mentor to complete all pages.  

 

Ask your Mentor to mail the completed application to:
NM Youth ChalleNGe Academy
Attn: Mentor Coordinator
131 Earl Cummings Loop
RIAC, Bldg 610
Roswell, New Mexico  88203

Cadet Packing List

Once accepted, you will need to bring all items listed on the
Cadet Packing List
(pdf) to the Academy.  If you have any questions regarding the packing list, please contact a recruiter at 575.347.2681.

 

Cadet Application

Below you will find the forms required for acceptance to the New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy.  Simply click on the title to download. 

Mail all completed forms to:
NM Youth ChalleNGe Academy
Attn: Recruiter
131 Earl Cummings Loop
RIAC, Bldg 610
Roswell NM  88203

 

Orientations

*It is important to receive completed applications as soon as possible!* 
*Candidates and one parent/guardian are required to attend one orientation.* 
*Attendance at an orientation is mandatory for acceptance into the program.*

**Unless stated otherwise, all orientations listed below are scheduled for 6pm and last approximately one and one half hours.** 

Eligibility

The basic eligibility qualifications for acceptance into the program include the following participant criteria:
* Must be at least 16 years old at the Start Date of the cycle and cannot have reached their 20th birthday by the Graduation Date of the Residential Phase
* Must be a school dropout or at risk of dropping out
* Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and a resident of New Mexico
* Must be unemployed or underemployed
* Must not be under any indictment, have charges pending, or convicted of a felony

Meet the Recruiters

 If you live North of Interstate-40,
your recruiter is Mr. Mike DiNapoli

Email: mike.dinapoli@roswell.enmu.edu
Phone: 575.347.7609

How to Apply

We are very glad you have chosen to
apply for acceptance into our program.
This is the first step toward changing your life! 

Please follow the steps listed below in order to be considered for NMYCA Cycle 16, which begins Sunday, January 11.  Please note all applications must be received by December 19, 2008!

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