Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Academy - Fort Gordon
The Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Academy at Fort Gordon is a tuition-free, 22-week residential program for at-risk youth aged 16-18, focusing on academic and life...
▌ Editor's read The Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Academy at Fort Gordon is a tuition-free, 22-week residential program for 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. It is part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, which is a federally and state-funded program. The website states that cadets can earn high school credits, prepare for the GED, and receive vocational training. The program emphasizes a military-style environment with a focus on discipline, leadership, and community service. The 'About Us' section mentions that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Academy' (which includes multiple locations) show an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 100 reviews, with many praising the program's positive impact on their children's lives and the dedication of the staff. The program is owned by the state and operated in conjunction with the National Guard, making its owner type 'university' in the broader sense of a state-funded educational institution.
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Academy - Fort Gordon serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 16–18
- Address: 40th St, Augusta, GA 30905, USA
- Cost notes: Free
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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