Our Mission
The mission of the joint Wyoming National Guard Youth ChalleNGe is to set the example by consistently bringing structure and discipline to unfocused lives with an emphasis on prevention to produce successful adults .
The mission of the joint Wyoming National Guard Youth ChalleNGe is to set the example by consistently bringing structure and discipline to unfocused lives with an emphasis on prevention to produce successful adults .
A Brief History of ChalleNGe
The National Guard`s Youth ChalleNGe Program began in 1991, when the House Joint Armed Service Committee tasked the National Guard to develop a plan to help at-risk teens and "add value to America." By providing values, skills, education, and discipline to young people using the structure and esprit de corps of the military model, the Youth ChalleNGe Program began a three year pilot program in 1993. Fifteen states participated in the pilot program, which became a permanent National Guard program in 1996. The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program will celebrate its 15th Anniversary in 2008.
The National Guard`s Youth ChalleNGe Program began in 1991, when the House Joint Armed Service Committee tasked the National Guard to develop a plan to help at-risk teens and "add value to America." By providing values, skills, education, and discipline to young people using the structure and esprit de corps of the military model, the Youth ChalleNGe Program began a three year pilot program in 1993. Fifteen states participated in the pilot program, which became a permanent National Guard program in 1996. The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program will celebrate its 15th Anniversary in 2008.
Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe
The Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program opened its doors in January 2006 and successfully graduated 22 Cadets in June 2006. The program is located in Guernsey, Wyoming and resides on the Camp Guernsey Joint Training Facility in building 505. After modifications in the summer of 2006, the program consists of 3 main buildings: Main program building (Building 505), Classroom (Building 319) and a storage/supply building (Building 222). The program also utilizes the Camp Dining Facility for meals, Chapel for presentations and services, and the obstacle course for the ChalleNGe Confidence Course.
The Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program opened its doors in January 2006 and successfully graduated 22 Cadets in June 2006. The program is located in Guernsey, Wyoming and resides on the Camp Guernsey Joint Training Facility in building 505. After modifications in the summer of 2006, the program consists of 3 main buildings: Main program building (Building 505), Classroom (Building 319) and a storage/supply building (Building 222). The program also utilizes the Camp Dining Facility for meals, Chapel for presentations and services, and the obstacle course for the ChalleNGe Confidence Course.