About
Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a state-run residential and post-residential intervention program that includes academics, leadership, mentoring, personal development, small unit clubs, and educational enhancement activities. The program also includes a seventh period in the academic design, service to community, job search support, educational appointments, vocational and technical training, options to return to high school classes, and full-time volunteerism. Program graduates can recover up to 8.0 credits, which is approximately 1.3 years of high school credits.
• Ages: 15–18 years old
• Schedule: A class cycle is 147 days and includes a 22-week intensive residential phase followed by a two-year post-residential phase.
• Price: This is a FREE Life Intervention-Credit Retrieval program.
The Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program established under authority of both federal and state law, and credits are approved by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and taught by certificated teachers. The program partners with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Schools to address the need Washington public schools have for focused dropout reclamation and prevention. Kitsap County named the Academy as its Partner of the Year for 2024, and this institution is an equal opportunity provider. Anyone 15–18 years old from the state of Washington who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, permanent resident alien, or green card holder may apply. Limited visitors are allowed on campus, by appointment only.
Last updated February 28, 2026.
• Ages: 15–18 years old
• Schedule: A class cycle is 147 days and includes a 22-week intensive residential phase followed by a two-year post-residential phase.
• Price: This is a FREE Life Intervention-Credit Retrieval program.
The Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program established under authority of both federal and state law, and credits are approved by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and taught by certificated teachers. The program partners with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Schools to address the need Washington public schools have for focused dropout reclamation and prevention. Kitsap County named the Academy as its Partner of the Year for 2024, and this institution is an equal opportunity provider. Anyone 15–18 years old from the state of Washington who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, permanent resident alien, or green card holder may apply. Limited visitors are allowed on campus, by appointment only.
Last updated February 28, 2026.
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