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The Youth ChalleNGe Academy (YCA) is part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. We serve male & female at-risk youth, 16-18 years of age. The YCA has graduated 58 classes for a total of 11156 graduates to date. YCA is currently accepting applications for Class 59 which starts July 15, 2023…Are you ready to accept the CHALLENGE? Call 601-558-2300 or 601-558-2301 (FREE TUITION!)
Mississippi National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy
Building 80 Halloran Ave.
Camp Shelby, MS 39407-5500
To Mail a Cadet:
MS Youth Challenge
Cadet’s name and platoon
Bldg. 80 Halloran Ave.
Camp Shelby, MS 39407
To Email a Cadet:
cadet@msyouthchallenge.org. In the subject line type the cadet’s name and platoon