EACH GRADUATED CADET RECEIVED A FREE EDUCATION WORTH $27,000.
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program was established by Congress in 1993 to turn around the lives of young men and women between the ages of 16 and 18 who are experiencing difficulty in completing traditional high school. This is a free program open to Kentucky residents.
CHANGING LIVES ONE CHALLENGE AT A TIME.
The Bluegrass ChalleNGe Academy services students from around the Commonwealth of Kentucky and accepts applications year around.
Classes begin twice each year and are continuous for 22 Weeks. Following the residential phase of the program, the students must complete the 12-month post-residential phase in order to successfully complete the Youth ChalleNGe Program. The Bluegrass Youth ChalleNGe Academy graduates approximately 200 students each year.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BCA
Family Day Pass
October 5 from 10 am until 4 pm, Here at the Academy. Letters to parents will be sent out 1 September.
Thanksgiving Pass
November 27-29, Pick up on the 27th will be at noon and Cadets return to the Academy on the 29th by 6 pm.
Class 42
Begins January 12th and Graduates June 13th
Class 43
Begins July 12th and Graduates December 12th
Class 44
Begins January 10th and Graduates June 12th