National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program

Wyoming

To offer our Cadets the opportunity to develop the strength of character and the life skills necessary to become successful, responsible citizens.

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About Us

Program Staff

Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program
P.O. Box 697
Guernsey, Wyoming 82214
(307) 836-7500
(307) 836-7525 Fax

Administrative Staff

 

 Program Director

Other Available Programs

For some youth, the Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program doesn't quite fit and sometimes the youth doesn't meet the criteria for entry into the program.  The links below are other available programs that may be an opportunity for these youth.

Focus Adolescent Services

About Troubled Teens

Teen Help

Visitors Information

Guernsey, Wyoming

If you would like more information about Guernsey, Wyoming, please visit the Town of Guernsey Website.

                

Nurse's Notes

 

Vaccine  

Immunizations

 

Required Immunizations for WYCP

Awards

The cadets at WYCP work very hard throughout each class.  Several awards are presented to the cadets for outstanding achievement .  These include academic achievement awards, core component awards, physical fitness awards and scholarships for college.   To see a list of awards by class click on the class below.    Class 7    

Activities and Training

The cadets' training schedule is very intense. Cadets are kept active and engaged in academics, counseling, skills training, and volunteer service. The Core Components weave through every experience and lesson. Weekends include major voluntary service activities and provide some relaxation and events that reward those students who have met the standards for each week.

Phases

The Wyoming Youth Challenge Program is 17 months long and consists of three phases  – Pre-Challenge Phase, Residential (Challenge) Phase, and the Post-Residential phase.  The Pre-Challenge Phase, also known as the "Hard Core" Phase, is the first two weeks of the program and the most intense portion of the program.  Once Candidates graduate from the Pre-Challenge Phase, they become Cadets and begin the Challenge Phase which

Curriculum

Academic Curriculum


Education at the Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program involves many facets of academics. One of these facets is the General Education Development (GED) program.

Core Components

Core Components

The Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program is designed around an intervention model built on 8 core components needed for successful living.  Much of the skill development process is based on deliberate experiential learning situations created by the staff.  The 8 core components and performance measures associated with each component are listed below:

1. Academic Excellence

About us

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 .
 
A Brief History of ChalleNGe   

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