National Guard Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy (IDYCA) is a volunteer program for 15-½ to 18 year old* teens who are at risk of dropping out or have already dropped out of high school. The program is open to all students, without regard to race, sex, religious affiliation or household income. The goal of the program is to give youth a second chance to become responsible and productive citizens by helping them improve their life skills, education levels, and employment potential. The program incorporates a highly structured format, with an emphasis on student discipline and personal responsibility, to provide a positive, safe, and secure learning environment.

A division of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, the IDYCA was established under authority of both federal and state law. As a state-run residential and post-residential intervention, the program requires a 29-1/2 month commitment and is divided into three phases. The program begins with a two-week “Acclimation Phase,” where staff works with new teens to see if they have the fortitude to become Cadets. During the remaining five months of the Residential Phase, youth work on improving in each of the Eight Core Components, and build a set of goals called a Post-Residential Action Plan (PRAP), with the help of IDYCA staff. If the youth complete this phase, they participate in a commencement ceremony, and enter the Post-Residential Phase.

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