What is the ChalleNGe Program?
The AMYA ChalleNGe Program is a course designed to help young Alaskans achieve high school completion and develop the life skills necessary to be successful in today’s American society. The AMYA ChalleNGe course closely follows a national model called the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. ChalleNGe is comprised of a 22-week mentally and physically demanding residential phase, followed by a year of follow-up and support to help students (cadets) maintain positive lifestyles. Unlike “boot camps” ChalleNGe includes demanding academic, healthy life skills and teamwork elements along with a strong volunteer adult mentor program to support students. During the residential phase, students live in upgraded military barracks, attend school, and participate in a rigorous curriculum designed to instill healthy, life-long skills that have been time-proven to lead to success. During the post-residential phase, students are required to be in school, working, or both, and must report monthly to
