Core Components of the

CHALLENGE Academy

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Life Coping Skills

Includes life plan development and money
management

The CHALLENGE Academy is designed around

eight core components needed for successful
living. These components focus on the
complete development of each participant.
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Academic Excellence
Includes TABE test, GED and high school
equivalency credentials

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Responsible Citizenship
Includes student government, voter registration
and selective service registration

Physical Fitness
Includes physical training, team sports and
the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness test

Information packets can be obtained

from your local high school as well as
the District of Columbia National Guard
Armory located at:

Leadership and Followership

Includes evaluation of performance in
leadership and followership positions within
student command structure

2001 East Capital Street, SE

Washington, DC 20003-1719

Service to Community
Includes cadet involvement in community
service projects

For more information, call

202.730.1579

cgyca.org

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Job Skills
Includes job shadowing, personal resume
and interviewing skills

Health, Hygiene and Sex Education

Includes hygiene training

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Learn more about the Academy.

Capital Guardian
Youth CHALLENGE Academy
2001 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003-1719

Your future is in your hands

The Capital Guard Youth CHALLENGE
Academy is for young men and women who
choose to make major changes in their lives
and are willing to take responsibility for
making them happen.
CHALLENGE is a 17 month long unique path
to self-improvement that helps to enhance
personal tools you will use in your adult life.
It requires both attention and commitment
through five months of residential activities
and twelve months of post-residential
support.
Although the program is truly a challenge, it
can be one of the most rewarding experiences
of your life. Along with having fun and being
a unique adventure, CHALLENGE will help
you grow emotionally and physically while
you acquire new skills and a self confidence
you might not have known you had.

Why choose CHALLENGE?

Whos eligible for CHALLENGE?

For selection into the program,
all applicants must be:

Get a SECOND CHANCE and put your

life back on the right track! Along with
acquiring an extensive list of new skills
and knowledge, there are plenty of other
benefits associated with the program.

16-18 years of age at the time of entry into

the program

GED/High School Equivalency Credentials

Citizens or legal residents of the United States

and residents of the District of Columbia

Capital Guardian CHALLENGE Academy

Certificate
Presidential Physical Fitness Awards
District/Community Service Certificates

Those who withdrew from high school

without graduating

Unemployed
Not currently on parole or probation for
anything other than juvenile status offenses

Work Experience

Free from use of illegal drugs or substances

Build Physical Strength and Endurance

Physically and mentally capable to participate

Post-Residential Mentoring Program

Scholarships

DC National Guard Mission

We defend America at home and abroad

Our commitment to CHALLENGE

The District of Columbia National Guard

is committed to ensuring every child in the
District who drops out of high school gets a
second chance. We will work with federal and
district government officials to ensure the
program is funded. Our vision is to add value
to America through a commitment to our
community.

Errol Schwartz, Major General

Commanding General
District of Columbia National Guard

We support local authorities during

disasters and civic unrest
We fully participate in community activities

Mailing Address:
Capital Guardian
Youth CHALLENGE Academy
2001 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003-1719

cgyca.org