Freestate one of five Challenge programs defunded, per National Guard order

An embattled camp for at-risk and troubled youth is set to close, the Maryland National Guard said Friday. The National Guard ...
USA Today

Challenge academy graduates 75 in latest class to help at-risk teens

The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy recently graduated its largest class of 75 cadets. This program offers at-risk teens a 22-week residential course to build discipline and obtain their basic ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Youth Challenge program shutdown has not had major impact, Division of Youth Services director says

The shutdown of the Arkansas National Guard's Youth Challenge program has not had a significant effect on the number of youth committed to Arkansas' juvenile justice facilities, the director of the ...
KTVZ

Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program earns outstanding rating in national inspection

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)— The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program has become the first in the nation to receive an "outstanding" rating under new federal evaluation criteria, program director Frank Tallman ...