NGYCP-Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy

NGYCP-Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy Idaho's best intervention for helping high school dropouts get back on track. https://www.idyouthchallenge.com/social-media-terms-of-use/
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Holistic training. Likes ≠ endorsement. The Academy is part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) national community. IDYCA is a fully-accredited alternative high-school, which consists of a 5-1/2-month residential phase, plus a 12-month post-residential phase, for 15-1/2 to 18 year olds, who have dropped out of high school or are

at risk of dropping out. There are currently 39 Youth Challenge programs operating throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The program is FREE for students residing in Idaho State. IDYCA holds two classes a year, starting in January and July. IMD Required Terms of Participation/Posting Guidelines: "While this is an open forum, please keep your comments and posts appropriate. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. The appearance of external links or the use of third-party applications on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the Idaho Military Division or the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy."

11/13/2025

🫶 Congratulations to the earners of Week 16 Promotions & Academic Awards! Great job, Cadets! (Here's the correct video!)

WE ARE HIRING!🍪💜Our beloved Mr. Tchad, who has been with IDYCA since 2018, recently resigned as one of our DFAC cooks. T...
11/13/2025

WE ARE HIRING!

🍪💜Our beloved Mr. Tchad, who has been with IDYCA since 2018, recently resigned as one of our DFAC cooks. Though he is not replaceable, we need help feeding the cadets. So, along with the available Cadre position, we are also hiring for DFAC. Both vacancy announcements close on 11/21/2025.

Please see the following links for application instructions. All applications must be submitted through the State of Idaho portal, and questions directed to the HRO for the Idaho Military Division (not the Academy location).

Cook: https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/17022205-food-services-cook-idyca
Cadre: https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/17023795-cadre-team-leader-idyca

Cadets and Chemistry! 🧪👩🏽‍🔬🧑🏼‍🔬🧑🏻‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬🥼
11/12/2025

Cadets and Chemistry! 🧪👩🏽‍🔬🧑🏼‍🔬🧑🏻‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬🥼

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸Thank you to all the IDYCA staff that have served their country with honor, pride, and courage! We...
11/12/2025

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

Thank you to all the IDYCA staff that have served their country with honor, pride, and courage! We appreciate your hard work and sacrifice.

11/06/2025

👏Week 15 Promotions...Congratulations Cadets!

11/04/2025

Class 25-2 Round 2 Permanent Leadership installation. Congratulations Cadets! (Trying to upload a second time before I leave for the day, since this video posted immediately to IG but not to FB. If the video ends up on our FB page twice, I'll remove one tomorrow. 🙃)

Rope/Pins Issued:
Black Rope = Element Leader
Pin = Quartermaster (Cadet in charge of requesting needed supplies for fellow cadets/bay.)
Yellow/Black Rope = Flight Guidon Bearer
Yellow Rope = Flight Chief
Blue Rope = Squadron Guidon Bearer
Red Rope = Squadron Commander (SCO)

What an amazing week in the DFAC! 💫Our Gems have been such a huge help, and we’ve truly enjoyed having them with us this...
10/31/2025

What an amazing week in the DFAC! 💫
Our Gems have been such a huge help, and we’ve truly enjoyed having them with us this week.

Tuesday was extra special — we celebrated Idaho’s fresh produce with baked potatoes, Honeycrisp apples, and colorful rainbow carrots. 🥔🍎🥕

On Thursday, we had a blast dressing up as characters from the movie Grease! Some of the cadets didn’t know the movie, but they definitely had fun with it. 🎤🕺💃

We’re wrapping up the week on a sweet note — one of the cadets’ favorite desserts… brownies! 🍫

10/31/2025

Week 14 Promotions for Class 25-2. Congratulations to all our promotees! Keep moving forward. ▶️ 💪🎖️

Cadets have been getting lots of love from Lola our bunny and Pedro our greenhouse chicken! 🐰🐓🐔
10/29/2025

Cadets have been getting lots of love from Lola our bunny and Pedro our greenhouse chicken! 🐰🐓🐔

10/28/2025

This is the last barracks section to leave IDYCA campus.

**🍽️ Exciting Week at the DFAC!**Our amazing **Gems** have been helping out in the DFAC this week, and we couldn’t be mo...
10/24/2025

**🍽️ Exciting Week at the DFAC!**

Our amazing **Gems** have been helping out in the DFAC this week, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work and great energy! 🙌

Last Saturday, they helped us make some delicious **grilled cheese sandwiches**, and this coming week is shaping up to be just as fun — and tasty! 😋

Here’s what’s cooking this week:
🥔 **Baked Potato Bar** for lunch — a first for us!
🍳 **Biscuits and Gravy** for breakfast
🥞 **Homemade Pancakes** for dinner
🧀 And of course, our classic **Grilled Cheese Sandwiches** from last weekend!

It’s going to be a great week full of good food, teamwork, and fun times at the DFAC. Come hungry and ready to enjoy! 💪✨

Address

117 Timberline Dr
Pierce, ID
83546

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

(208) 464-1253

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The Academy is part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) national community. IDYCA is a fully-accredited alternative high-school, with a 5-1/2 month residential and 12 month post-residential phase for 16-18 year olds, who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. There are currently 40 Youth Challenge programs operating throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The program is FREE for students residing in Idaho State. IDYCA holds two classes a year, starting in January and July.