The purpose of the District of Columbia National Guard ChalleNGe Program is to provide cadets from Washington, DC  the opportunity to develop the
strength of character and life skills necessary to become successful, responsible citizens.

Core  components of the program are:
    -    Responsible Citizenship 
    -    Academic Excellence 
    -    Life-Coping Skills
    -    Service to Community 
    -    Health and Hygiene 
    -    Job Skills Training
    -    Leadership/Followership
    -    Physical Fitness

The ChalleNGe Program is a 22 week residential camp administered
by the District of Columbia National Guard for at-risk youth, that is
followed by a year-long mentoring relationship with a specially trained
mentor from the youth's community.

The program is FREE to any struggling youth in the District that is
looking for a way to change his/her life.

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