Georgia Youth Challenge

Admissions

Begin Your Journey

 Are you ready to Rise to the ChalleNGe? Then take the first step toward a positive future by submitting your initial application to the Georgia Youth ChalleNGe program. If you can DREAM of a brighter future and you BELIEVE you want and need to change the direction of your life, then come to Youth Challenge and see how we can help you ACHIEVE that brighter future so you can become the person you want to be. 

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Our Mission

Through training, discipline, and mentoring, the Georgia National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program provides the education, leadership, character development, and life life-copingls to Georgia's youth so that may become successful members of society. 

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Eligibility Requirements

  • A U.S. Citizen (U.S. National) or lawful permanant resident of the United States. 
  • Willing to be free from the illegal use of drugs or substances, alcohol,  and tobbaco products during the program. 
  • Willing and able to participate in a challenging work and living environment with the resonable accommodition of physical and mental limitations. 
  • Able to communicate sufficiently with program staff to participate safely in the program. 
  • Between the ages of 16 and 18 on the first day of the Residential Phase. 
  • Not be under indictment or ever convicted of a felony and not currently on probation for other than juvenile status offenses or misdmeanors. 
  • Applicants must voluntarily enter the program (cannot be court-mandated)

 

How to Prepare

Being physically and mentally prepared helps applicants successfully meet the challenges of the Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program. 

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FAQ's

Have a question about our program? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

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