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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy

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Building productive & respected young adults through education, employment & attitude since 1999. They do this because THEY want to be successful.
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No cost 22 week quasi-military academic program with a focus on education, employability, and life-skills. Each Cadet volunteers to live at the academy for 5.5 months in a rigorous environment.

10/19/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Cadets for earning the prestigious Marshall Public Schools Redhawk Award! Their hard work, dedication, and leadership continue to shine bright and set an amazing example for the academy.

To celebrate this well-deserved honor, the Cadets enjoyed a special congratulatory lunch with the Deputy Director and Captain Boggerty.

A massive shoutout to the Cadets for representing the Redhawks with absolute excellence. Keep up the phenomenal work!

10/13/2026

Attention parents, graduates, and supporters of the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA). If you want to represent your cadet and sport official academy gear, the MYCA school apparel store is online and ready for orders.

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10/12/2026

Last Wednesday, our cadets from Food Council, Student Council, and the Leadership team had the awesome opportunity to attend the Gordon Food Service Show.
From sampling tons of incredible food options to learning more about the culinary industry, it was a fantastic hands-on experience for everyone involved. Not only did our student leaders get a taste of what goes into food service coordination, but it's safe to say they all left with full bellies!
A huge thank you to Gordon Food Service for hosting such an immersive and delicious event for our future leaders.

10/08/2026

Getting through the Academy takes an immense amount of discipline, heart and dedication. Seeing the Cadets get recognized and taken out for a birthday lunch by the Director, Deputy Director and the Commandant is such a wonderful reminder of how much this leadership team cares about the youth in their charge.

09/28/2026

Good morning, Michigan!!!!!!!!!

Don't forget, we have 2 information sessions this week. You can sign up or attend right up until the start time!! Click the following links for more information! Hope to see you there!

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09/25/2026

Last week we started a select program that we are proud to offer in partnership with CHUM Therapeutic Riding. This stands for Children and Horses United in Movement, and it is a unique opportunity to build confidence, practical skills, and strength!

Here are a few images from the first couple sessions.

09/21/2026

Proud of our First Wave PFC! Their hard work, discipline, and determination are already showing. It’s inspiring to see these young men and women step up, push their limits, and grow stronger every day.

09/17/2026

Here's a sneak peek for the Cycle 55 families! The company will be participating in a Ruck to Remember by the Veteran's Coalition of Lenawee County.

If you are able to be present, please remember that this is NOT a visitation and your cadet will be unable to leave their platoon to talk with family members during this time. Your support is always appreciated and if you are able to be present for your cadet, we encourage you to use this photo opportunity to capture these MYCA moments. Come out to show them the pride on your faces!!

09/15/2026

3rd Platoon Cadets had the opportunity to signed up and compete in the 3rd Platoon Co****le Tournament... Congratulations to the top three Cadets (who have earned a special treat for their top three finishes) and all the competitors! (Cadets eliminated from the tournament by loses we able to play against Director Gillum and MSG Kent!!)

09/15/2026

2nd Platoon Cadets had the opportunity to signed up and compete in the 2nd Platoon Co****le Tournament... Congratulations to the top three Cadets (who have earned a special treat for their top three finishes) and all the competitors! (Cadets eliminated from the tournament by loses we able to play against Director Gillum and MSG Kent!!)

3rd Platoon Co****le Tournament results will be posted soon! Stay tuned in for results and pictures!

Address

VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road (Bldg 13)
Battle Creek, MI
49037

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://michigan.gov/myca

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