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.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/30/2024

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PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

212 W. Borman Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866

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