National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Alaska Military Youth Academy

Alaska

The mission of the National Guard Alaska Military Youth Academy ChalleNGe Program is to help intervene in and reclaim the lives of Alaska’s at-risk youth and produce graduates with the values, skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

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    The Alaska Military Youth Academy's ChalleNGe Program is designed to meet the life coping skills and educational needs of 16 to 18 year old Alaskans.  The Youth ChalleNGe program is a 22-week residential school based on the traditional military training model.

    Skype Visitation

    Beginning on Sunday, April 15th, during weekly visitation, Cadets whose families reside outside of the Anchorage and Mat Su Bowl areas will be able to use Skype to communicate with their cadets. Please check our Facebook page for further information.

    JBER ACCESS

    Due to the security access requirements for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, it is important that anyone 16 years of age or older with or without the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) access and planning to attend schedule residential cycle events ensure their name is on the guest list. This applies to family members and mentors who plan to visit the campus this cycle. Those of you desiring access will need to provide your FIRST NAME, Middle Initial, and LAST NAME; last four of your Social Security Number; and driver’s license or State ID number.

    2012-2 Parent and Mentor Letter