Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy

Category: Youth organization

Address: 10892 IN-140, Knightstown, IN 46148, USA

Phone: +18778600003

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Kathy Ward

Feb 8, 2022

We foster teens, mainly teen boys. Three of our teen boys completed the program: one in one class and the other two in a later class. All now have their GEDs and are glad they went. It is an awesome program.

Ben Huber

Dec 24, 2021

It's been little over six years now almost 7 but ill.never forget the academy it helped me so much I've been debating on working a cycle there since I've left the academy I've served my country In the army worked for the sheriff dept an …

Arianna Smith

Nov 24, 2021

It has been one year. One year since I was refused medical care until I could barely walk and genuinely thought I was near death. While this place did have some good aspects, such as lifelong friendships and simply learning how to come …

Brian penley

Oct 5, 2020

We had custody of our grandson who we enrolled at HYCA in 01/15. Our grandson wasn’t the typical recruit going to HYCA, he didn’t have have any drug or disciplinary problems but he was extremely socially awkward. People may wonder why we looked to send him there, it was because he was a prime candidate to be accepted into gangs or groups which could have sent him down that path. We needed a place that would build his self esteem and confidence. It was truly an eye opening experience for him, but he focused on what was expected of him and his school work. He ended up with the high academic award and placed extremely high on the armed forces battery test, high enough he could have his choice of military careers. After graduating HYCA he went back and finished his senior year at high school and received his core 40 diploma. He enrolled in the Navy just before graduation and was accepted into the nuclear propulsion program. He transferred to the sonar program for submarines and is now a sonar tech on a ballistic missile sub in Washington state. We really feel that the HYCA program was instrumental in his success, it helped his self confidence and pointed him in a direction that kept him from being swallowed up in wasted future.

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Questions & Answers

How do I get my son sighed up? I tried calling but the number is no longer in service.

Melinda Clevenger-Fenton | Feb 21, 2021
Cali Callahan | Feb 22, 2021

It easy go too thee website

Can a 13 year old attends to this school???

Maggy Martinez | Feb 22, 2019
Chad Moore | Feb 23, 2019

I believe it is only 16 & up. Im not too sure but a great program it is! I was in Class 17.

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Is it possible for a 13 year old to go through this

Levi Qualls | Feb 21, 2021
Mykenzie Dodd | Feb 22, 2021

Must be 16 by the time of graduation

What is their days schedule like

Melissa Blanchard | Feb 22, 2020
joaquin rench | Feb 23, 2020

The first couple of weeks are a boot camp type of experience and then a more regular boarding school it's 5 and a half month program I believe

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I would like to know if I am from another state can enter the program?

Glorymar Gonzalez | Feb 21, 2021
ysb skype | Feb 22, 2021

You might want to check if your state has one first, but I don't believe you can enter from another state.

How many cadets, male and female, at any one time??

Margaret Ross | Oct 24, 2021
brynan hopkins | Oct 25, 2021

We started class 29 with around 100 cadets halfway through we are at 67

Can I write my boyfriend while he is there?

ALYSSA BARTON | Feb 22, 2020
Big Z Tank | Feb 23, 2020

Yes just contact his parents for his cadet information to write him letters. They have a class where they encourage to write back.

What is the cost for this? I have a 16 year old son that won't go to school or obey anyone at all. He keeps getting in trouble ever time he leaves My house.

Melinda Clevenger-Fenton | Feb 22, 2020
Big Z Tank | Feb 23, 2020

The HYCA academy is an alternative program. Free and paid for by the government as it's staffed and maintained by the military and ex Military ect. Just contact your nearest HYCA recruiter and they'll be able to meet and tell you all that you need to know. It's an extremely easy process. And this program is amazing and growing more and more every day. As they have been up and running for 13 yrs I believe. You're sun will thrive in there if he chooses to deep down. I had alot of problems growing up and getting affiliated with this academy has saved my life and my education.

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Do the kids live at the school? If not how often do they go to classes?

Heather Sullivan | Feb 22, 2020
Damon Brown | Feb 23, 2020

Three times a day. Two before lunch and one after lunch. They live in barracks

Are the teens here able to get a highschool diploma aswell as discipline within this 6month program

Brookins XD | Feb 22, 2020
Melinda Troutman (KsMidget) | Feb 23, 2020

Yes, my daughter just completed the first part of the program. 5 1/2 months on site residence and then 6 months at home with monthly check-ins with a mentor. Kids have to study and pass the tests, but they can have it all when they leave

#1: what is the policy on phones and phone calls? #2: what do the students do on holidays, are there any breaks through the year?

cross | Feb 22, 2020
Chad Moore | Feb 23, 2020

I believe cadets still get home pass for Thanksgiving for 2 weeks. When I attended HYCA, that was the only home pass we had. As far as phones go, you are not allowed to have cell phone. Each cadet will be issued one phone call every sunday.

I have a friend that goes there. Would I be able to write to her? If so how would I go about it?

Scarecrow Gaming | Feb 22, 2019
Micheal Atchison | Feb 23, 2019

Yes you can, and should. Letters are very important. You need to contact her family. They should be able to give you the address and instructions.

Are you able to send more than just letters, I.E necklace via mail?

Alex Cole | Feb 22, 2019
Stephanie Smiley | Feb 23, 2019

Yes, there is a list of available items that they can have on the website. I'm unsure on jewelry, I sent things such as hygiene items and shoes, pics

I have a girlfriend going here, is it possible to visit her? I'd like to surprise her on Valentine's day.

Alex Cole | Feb 22, 2019
Franny Miller | Feb 23, 2019

No, it is not possible to visit her.

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Do the kids take the asvab test while there?

T Stoute | Feb 22, 2019
Stephanie Smiley | Feb 23, 2019

Yes

If I have a 15 year old son who has totally refused to communicate with me, has told me he doesn't want to have anything to do with me or my wife. He has totally isolated himself to his bedroom. What are my options for getting him help?

HARRY MILLER | Feb 22, 2019
Franny Miller | Feb 23, 2019

The challenge academy is for 16-18 yo and it is voluntary only. It is a great place, but if your child refuses to go, they will not make him.

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What is the cost of the Academy?

jeanette johnson | Feb 22, 2019
Nancy p | Feb 23, 2019

There is No Cost!

How old do you have to be to join and how much does it cost

Junior Arciga | Feb 22, 2019
Tanya Brown | Feb 23, 2019

16-18 years old. There is no cost

What address/format do I use to write to a student (family member) at the academy?

Miranda Agee | Feb 22, 2019
Franny Miller | Feb 23, 2019

HYCA Your Cadet's last name, first initial, then their assigned number 10892 N. St. Rd. 140 Knightstown, IN 46148

When is the next time I can sign up to go to this academy?

Cacelia B. | Feb 22, 2019
Franny Miller | Feb 23, 2019

The program starts in January and in June.

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Can I visit a student at the academy?

Charles Bobe | Feb 22, 2019
Franny Miller | Feb 23, 2019

No

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Do you have a food pantry

sandra turner | Feb 22, 2019
Franny Miller | Feb 23, 2019

No

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