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Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program

Pineville, LA

The Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program is a free, 5.5-month residential program for at-risk youth aged 16-18, focusing on academic and life ski...

▌ Editor's read The Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program website (langycp.com) loads successfully and details a free, 5.5-month residential program for 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of doing so. The program, which has been operating since 1993, focuses on academic excellence (GED attainment), life coping skills, and responsible citizenship. It is run by the Louisiana National Guard, making its owner type a university/government entity. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found include @langycp on Instagram and 'langycp' on Facebook. Google reviews for the 'Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program' show a strong average rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on participants' lives and the dedicated staff.
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Since 199729+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program 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
1997 (29 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: Residential
  • Address: 505 F Street, Pineville, LA 71360
  • Cost notes: Free for all participants

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program

What ages does Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program accept?
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program cost?
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for all participants Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program's hours?
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program runs Residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program?
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program is operated by a university program, with 29 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program provide lunch?
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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