Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy

Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy


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About Commonwealth Challenge

The Mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly structured learning environment.

Commonwealth ChalleNGe VISION

The Vision of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to be recognized as Virginia's premiere program for potential, or actual, high school dropouts or transfer students from Virginia's high schools, and to provide eligible teenagers throughout Virginia the opportunity to participate in an alternative educational program that helps them become productive contributors to America's future.

Classes begin each January and July.

Refer a Student

Do you know of a teenager who is ready to change his or her life, but is finding it hard to do? A young person who is falling behind in high school, who is in danger of dropping out, or who has already called it quits? Well, Commonwealth Challenge is here to offer a FREE second chance to help turn that young life around! We are state and federally funded. There is NO CHARGE for tuition to attend Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS
1293 S. Birdneck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

MAILING ADDRESS
253 C Street
State Military Reservation
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PHONE: 757-491-5932

ADMISSIONS PHONE:
Phone: 757-491-5932 ext. 235, 231 or 254
Fax: 757-491-2146

  • About Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy
  • Academics
    • ChalleNGe Scholarships
  • Admissions
    • Application Process
    • Eligibility
    • Orientations
    • Request Information
    • Student Application
  • After Challenge
    • Alumni
    • Career Counselors
  • Commonwealth Challenge Application Form
  • Commonwealth ChalleNGe Cadets in the News!
  • Employment with CCYA
  • Home
    • About the Program
    • Contact Us!
    • Deputy Director
    • FAQs
    • Our Director
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Support Staff
    • Why Challenge?
  • Life at Challenge
    • Core Components
    • Daily Life
    • How to Succeed at ChalleNGe
    • Student Packing List
  • Mentors
    • Cadet Relationship
  • Opens houses – non covid text
  • Our Stories
  • Parents and Partners
    • Bulletin Board
    • For Parents
    • Partner with Us
    • Support Association
  • Staff
  • Typography
  • Video Gallery

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