Texas ChalleNGe Academy
Texas Military Department / Camp Mabry, 2200 West 35th Street, Austin, TX 78763-5218
About
Texas ChalleNGe Academy is a tuition-free residential academy. The program includes education, training, mentoring, service to community, and volunteer service.
Programs
- Texas ChalleNGe Academy — 15½–18
At a glance
- Ages: 15–18 years old
- General schedule: Residential phase lasts 22 weeks. The program also states a 12-month post-residential phase and a 17 ½ month commitment.
About the provider
Texas ChalleNGe Academy, formerly Seaborne Conservation Corps, began as an AmeriCorps Program in 1994 and transitioned to the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program in 1999. The academy states a mission to reclaim the potential of at-risk youth through education, training, mentoring, and service to community. It is an accredited high school through a partnership with the Rice Consolidated Independent School District in Eagle Lake, Texas.
There is no military obligation for the students. It is not a juvenile detention center, a court ordered boot camp, a drug or alcohol treatment center, or affiliated with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Eligibility listed: ages 15½–18, U.S. citizen and Texas resident, physically and mentally capable of full participation, and ideal for youth currently disengaged from school.
Last updated October 14, 2026.
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