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A New Mexico National Guard Organization

About NMYCA

The New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy (located in Roswell, New Mexico) is a multi-phased intervention program targeting high school teens ages 15½ to 18 years of age. Youth ChalleNGe starts with structured, disciplined 5½ month Residential Phase focusing on education and life skills followed by a 24-month Post-Residential Phase.

During the Residential Phase, we focus on the development of the whole person through training of the 8 Core Components, which are designed to instill healthy, life-long skills that have been proven to lead to success. In this phase, all cadets will live in recently renovated military barracks, work towards earning a HiSET, and are eligible to receive college credits in a vocational training program provided by Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell.

Once a cadet graduates the Residential Phase, the 24-month Post-Residential Phase begins. This phase requires Cadets keep monthly contact with their assigned NMYCA Case Manager. The Case Manager helps the cadet stay on track and remain focused on their life goals during the Post Residential Phase.

The New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a program of the National Guard. Participation is voluntary and tuition-FREE. Unlike "boot camps" ChalleNGe includes demanding academics, healthy life skills and teamwork elements along with a strong support system designed to help cadets succeed. There is no obligation for youth to enter the military by attending or completing the program.

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NMYCA Mission

Through training, discipline, and mentoring, the New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy provides the education, leadership, character development and life coping skills to New Mexico's youth so they may become productive citizens.

NMYCA is a viable, community-oriented program and of New Mexico's finest Leadership Programs. We are committed to providing a safe environment for New Mexico's 15½-18 year old youth. Our goal is to provide our Cadets the education and the life skills necessary to become productive citizens with sustainable futures.

NMYCA Motto

"If it doesn't challeNGe you, it doesn't chaNGe you"

NMYCA is a second chance.
NMYCA is an opportunity to change.
NMYCA is a place to start your future.
NMYCA is alternative learning.
NMYCA is rewarding.
NMYCA is a life changing adventure.

NMYCA is NOT a place for "Bad Kids."
NMYCA is NOT a placement for adjudicated youth.
NMYCA is NOT a boot camp, detention or treatment facility
NMYCA is NOT enlistment into the military.
NMYCA is NOT a punishment.
NMYCA is NOT easy. It is called ChalleNGe for a reason.

Want to know more? Attend one of our NMYCA Virtual Orientations or Campus Tours. Get the opportunity to speak to an NMYCA Admissions Team member and get a run down of everything New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy has to offer.

Orientations

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