National Guard Youth Challenge The Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy is part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program.  We serve male & female at-risk youth, 16-19 years of age. The MYCA has graduated 17 classes to total 1,417 cadets to date.
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The Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy is now a proud member of the 
Boys & Girls Club of America
 

The Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy now has a MYSPACE account.  Go to www.myspace.com/michallengeacademy

Take a peek at your cadet throughout the cycle & help the MYCA!
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`"Who would have thought angels came in army fatigues?"
    - Quote from an MYCA parent, Cycle 13

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What IS the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy?

We are a voluntary, no-cost, quasi-military 22-week residential program geared toward Michigan's at-risk youth, ages 16-19, who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out.  We provide purpose and direction for the future of Michigan's youth through education and structure.  The MYCA is located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Bldg 13, Battle Creek, MI 49016

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Program Overview

Core Components

Education & Curriculum

Pre-ChalleNGe & ChalleNGe Phases

Available Cadet Awards & Scholarships

What Purpose Does the Youth ChalleNGe Serve?


     

Does ChalleNGe work?

Our program is for volunteer applicants only.  Cadets must have a desire to complete the program to get their lives on a better path.  The MYCA and it's staff will supply the youth with the necessary life coping skills, education, discipline, self-discipline, leadership/followership abilities, and structure.  Only YOU can decide if you will let it work for you.

Click here to review the overall results of ChalleNGe

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