National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Thunderbird Youth Academy

Oklahoma

Our mission is to provide work skills and alternative learning opportunities to meet the unique individuals needs of students in order to increase positive behavioral and academic skills.

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    Success Story

    Just wanted to let parents know what a wonderful job they do at Thunderbird!  My son, Joshua Ward, graduated Cycle 28, next week he will graduate from BMT (AirForce).  When your kids come home from Thunderbird they probably won't be angels, they will be the same kids that went in, but eventually you will see changes that will amaze you!  Just don't ever give up on them, they need our support more than anything!  Thank you everyone at Thunderbird for everything! 

    Class 32 Newsletter

    Check out the first edition of the cadet newsletter on the Newsletter page under FAQ.

    Class 32 Newsletter

    Check out the first edition of the cadet newsletter on the Newsletter page under FAQ.

    Merit Passes

    To be eligible for a merit pass cadets must be on Commandant's or Director's List (Merit Level 7) with approved adult.  There may be one merit pass per month (dates posted on Upcoming Events page).  A calendar will be posted in each platoon building showing when and if a merit pass is scheduled.  Cadets will notify parent/guardian on Wednesday or Thursday before the weekend if eligible.  Pass times are as follows:

    Open House

    Who can go to open house?

    Photo Gallery

    Thank you for the pre-challenge pictures!  It does help us parents to see our children in action!  To see the smiles on their faces is so heartwarming.  I am so proud of my Cadet!

    Doris Pirlo

    (mom to Cadet Sarah Pirlo)

    THANK YOU FOR THE PICTURES

    It was such a nice surprise to find that pictures had been posted.  I miss my son, but feel like I got to see some of what he is doing.  Thank you again for the pictures. - Jacob Price's Mom

    Pre-Challenge Photos

    Dear Parents/Guardians of class 32:

    We uploaded some pictures to the Photo Galleries today of the candidates on the Gruber obstacle course.  You might be able to see some of your kids in action.

    TYA Logo Merchandise

    Has anyone received their orders from Sandys' Embroidry Works & More from this last cycle? I was told they would be mailing them out after graduation. Well it's after graduation and still no order has come in. I have tried calling them and have left numerous messages requesting a time frame to expect the orders. They have not answered my calls or emails. I was just wondering if anyone else was having the same problem? HELP!! I can't help but think that I paid for something that I won't be getting....

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