National Guard Youth Challenge The West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy in Kingwood, WV is part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program.
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<br>Congratulations to Graduating Class 1-08! Class 2-08 begins July 13, 2008. Applications are now being accepted for Class 1-09 which begins January 11, 2009.
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n application may be obtained by downloading the application form [This application is a PDF. Free Adobe download]  All directions for completing the application is included in the cover letter of the downloaded application.

You may also obtain an application by calling 1-800-529-7700 or by picking one up from your local high school guidance office, local juvenile probation department or local DHHR office.  No referrals are necessary.

  • The Academy is unable to accept court-ordered youth. 
  • Teens must volunteer to attend. 
  • The Academy offers two classes annually, January and July.
  • Applications are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis.

NOTE: Applications are now being accepted for Class 1-09 which begins January 11, 2009.

 In order to apply, download the application form and return to the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy.