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Program Information Sheet for:

Challenge Academy

Program ID:BCUW0170AA

656 O Street
Ft. McCoy, WI 54656

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
Toll Free :(866) 968-8422
Front Desk/Receptionist :(608) 269-9000 Administration
Other :(608) 269-4605 Admissions
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Fax Number:(608) 269-9001

Web Page: www.challengeacademy.org
E-mail to:   challenge@challenge.dma.state.wi.us

Operating Agency:



The Challenge Academy

Also Known as (AKA):



Hours:



Eligibility:

At-risk youth (as defined by the State of Wisconsin) ages 16 years 9 months through 18. Cadets must be free of drugs, mentally and physically healthy, not on probation and not be awaiting sentencing, be convicted of, or have charges pending for a felony.

Fees Charges:

Free, funded by the Dept. of Defense and the State of Wisconsin.

Intake Process:

Call to inquire, applications may be obtained directly from the program office. A completed application form is needed.

Language Spoken or Available:

English

Service Area:

Wisconsin

Program/Service Description:
What is it? The ChalleNGe Academy is a residential program committed to improving the quality of life for Wisconsin's teens. Where is it? The ChalleNGe Academy is located between the two cities of Sparta and Tomah in Western Wisconsin at Fort McCoy. Who can attend? Sixteen and nine months through eighteen year old at-risk teens. We offer habitual high school truants an opportunity to obtain an HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) and to change their lives in a positive manner. Why should I attend? To make positive changes in life, obtain an HSED, learn necessary job skills, and learn to develop character. These are just a few reasons as to why anyone should apply to be a Cadet at the ChalleNGe Academy.

This information is maintained and was last updated on 05/30/2008 by Brown County United Way.

This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Brown County United Way and Aging & Disability Resource Center may not be held liable for misuse of this information.

Operating Agency:		The Challenge Academy
Also Known as (AKA):
Hours:
Eligibility:		At-risk youth (as defined by the State of Wisconsin) ages 16 years 9 months through 18. Cadets must be free of drugs, mentally and physically healthy, not on probation and not be awaiting sentencing, be convicted of, or have charges pending for a felony.
Fees Charges:		Free, funded by the Dept. of Defense and the State of Wisconsin.
Intake Process:		Call to inquire, applications may be obtained directly from the program office. A completed application form is needed.
Language Spoken or Available:		English
Service Area:		Wisconsin