Lincoln's Challenge Academy
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Located in Rantoul, Illinois LCA's mission is to train, mentor and develop selected applicants into contributing members of their communities by providing life application skills through a variety of activities based on the 8-core objectives.
In 1993, the Center for Strategic and International Studies published a study entitled, Forging a Military Youth Corps. That same year, Congress, acting upon the studies recommendations, provided funding in the 1993 Defense Authorization Act for the National Guard Bureau to conduct a pilot youth intervention program. The purpose of this pilot program was to determine if life coping skills and employability of a high school dropout could be significantly improved through participation in a life skills program using a military model.
Fifteen states became operational during the first five-year pilot period with Illinois chosen as one of the original pilot states. Currently, 29 states are operating Youth Challenge Programs. Illinois has the largest program with an annual target of 800 graduates. In May of 2001, the Illinois program's name was changed from Lincoln's ChalleNGe Program to Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy
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We are gearing up for our upcoming class 49-17 starting July 12th. Orientations are the first step into enrolling into Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy and to learn all the benefits and opportunities the challenge provides. For questions on orientation times and addresses please call 217-892-1367. For more information on Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy visit http://www.lincolnschallenge.org/ Below are the upcoming orientations: May 16: Region E- ILNG Army Aviation Facility Armory in Peoria, IL May 17: Region A- Donelly Building Armory in Chicago, IL May 18: Region F- ILNG Armory in Mattoon, IL May 23: Region B: ILNG North Riverside Armory in North Riverside, IL #ChalleNGe4chaNGe #Spreadtheword
Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy, A ChalleNGe for ChaNGe
We are gearing up for our upcoming class 49-17 starting July 12th. For questions on orientation times throughout the state please call 217-892-1367. For more information on Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy visit http://www.lincolnschallenge.org/ or call 1-800-851-2166. #spreadtheword #ChalleNGe4ChaNGe #Beyourbest
Illinois National Guard
Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes, the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, visited Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy May 5 at the LCA campus in Rantoul, Illinois. Hayes spoke to staff and Cadets and toured the construction site of the new LCA facility.
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Tommy Rose with WZOE 1490 AM Radio speaks with Cdt. Robinson with Team 3 'Wolf Pack' and Cdt. Fuller with Team 10 'Black Widows' during a live interview on 'Open Line' May 3 at the WZOE station in Princeton, Illinois.
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We are gearing up for our incoming class 49-17 starting in July. For questions on orientation times please call 217-892-1367. For more information on Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy visit http://www.lincolnschallenge.org/ Below are the upcoming orientations: May 3 Region A- the Donelly Building in Chicago May 9 Region B- North Riverside Armory in North Riverside May 9 Region E- The ILNG Army Aviation Facility in Peoria
Illinois National Guard
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Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes, the Adjutant General of the Illinos National Guard, presents an award to Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy April 28 during the 'Arbor Day Let it Grow' award program at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. LCA was recognized for the participation by Cadets from Team 1 'Bomb Squad' and Team 3 'Wolf Pack' in the area beautification at Camp Lincoln. Cadets alongside Illinois National Gaurd service members and civilians planted trees and removed trash on the installation grounds. (Photo courtesy of the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Class 48-17 La'Vant Guard performs MIA/KIA table ceremony clip
LCA Class 48-17's La'Vant Guard preformed a MIA/KIA table ceremony at the 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans' program hosted by the College DuPage and Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs April 25 at the CoD campus in Glen Ellyn, IL . The ceremony is steeped in tradition and honors the servicemembers who have not come home from foreign lands and while they are not amongst us we will never forget them.
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Cadets with Class 48-17 help with area beautification April 19 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. Cadets, civilians and servicemembers came together to clean the installation in honor of Earth Day April 22. (Photo courtesy of Illinois National Guard Public Affairs)
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We are gearing up for our incoming class 49-17 starting in July. For questions on orientation times please call 217-892-1367. For more information on Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy visit http://www.lincolnschallenge.org/ Orientations for the upcoming week: 18 Apr Region D Shiloh Armory Region C Boys & Girls Club, Springfield IL 19 Apr Region D Marion Armory Region E Rock Falls Armory 20 Apr Region E Peoria Armory, Airport Rd Region F Danville Armory 21 Apr Region D Carbondale Armory, Murphysboro, IL
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on understanding the importance of a balanced diet and healthy food choices. Video by the Team 10 'Black Widows' media Cadets CDT Lopez, CDT Lonerwright, CDT Finch and CDT Robinson.
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March is National Reading Month, a time to encourage reading for people of all ages. Reading is good for the body and mind. Art and Image by the Team 2 'Wrecking Crew' Media Cadets Cdt. Webster, Cdt. Sayre
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