LINCOLN'S CHALLENGE ACADEMY | LINCOLN'S CHALLENGE ACADEMY - ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD
17-month life skills program for at-risk adolescents - Residential Phase (first 5 months/22 weeks): On campus in Rantoul. Long days, rigorous mental/physical activities, very limited personal time. Includes at least 40 hours of community service activities. Select a personal mentor. - Post-Resident Phase (last 12 months): Graduates return to their community and work towards completion of their Individual Life Plan. Continue education, volunteering, or seeking employment. Mentor takes on an active role. Education includes: - Credit Recovery. - GED Class. - CPR Training. - Computer Class. - Food Handler certification. - Nutrition Class.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
07/30/2024
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PATH Inc. 211
Physical Address
212 W. Borman Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866
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Fee
There is no cost to attend the academy. Uniforms, meals, and linens are provided. Cadets only have to bring personal hygiene items and a pair of running shoes.
Eligibility
Criteria for admission: - At risk of not graduating, or secondary school dropout. - At least age 16 by completion of the residential phase and no older than 18 on the first day of Acclimation. - Free from illegal use of drugs or substances, alcohol, and tobacco products during the program. - Not under indictment or ever convicted of a felony. Not on parole or probation for other than juvenile status offenses or misdemeanors. - Physically and mentally capable of fully participating in the endrolled program with reasonable accommodation for physical and other disabilities. - Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, and a resident of Illinois.
Agency info
LINCOLN'S CHALLENGE ACADEMY - ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD