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Class 57 Virtual Orientation 3/11/22 @7PM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process. We are hosting virtual orientations due to COVID restrictions. The platform we are using is ZOOM. You do not... Read more »

Class 57 On Campus Orientation 3/12/22 @10AM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

Class 57 On Campus Orientation 3/17/22 @11AM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

Class 57 On Campus Orientation 3/17/22 @5PM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

Class 57 On Campus Orientation 3/18/22 @11AM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

Class 57 On Campus Orientation 3/18/22 @5PM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

Class 57 On Campus Orientation 3/19/22 @10AM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

Class 57 Scheduled Start Date

We are scheduled to start Class 57 on March 29th, 2022. Once your applicant has been accepted you will receive an email and phone call with their platoon assignment and... Read more »

Class 58 On Campus Orientation 5/17/22 @7PM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

Class 58 On Campus Orientation 5/19/22 @7PM

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

Class 57-First Pass May 25-June 1st

Pass Pickup Will Be on 25 May 2022 and Drop off Will be on 1 June 2022 We will provide additional details as we get closer to the dates.

Class 58 Henrico, VA Orientation

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process, we want to ensure parents/guardians and candidates are well informed of what we have to offer at Commonwealth ChalleNGe.... Read more »

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About Commonwealth Challenge

The Mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly structured learning environment.

Commonwealth ChalleNGe VISION

The Vision of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to be recognized as Virginia’s premiere program for potential, or actual, high school dropouts or transfer students from Virginia’s high schools, and to provide eligible teenagers throughout Virginia the opportunity to participate in an alternative educational program that helps them become productive contributors to America’s future.

Spread the Word

Do you know of a teenager who is ready to change his or her life, but is finding it hard to do? A young person who is falling behind in high school, who is in danger of dropping out, or who has already called it quits? Well, Commonwealth Challenge is here to offer a FREE second chance to help turn that young life around! We are state and federally funded. There is NO CHARGE for tuition to attend Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS
1208 S. Birdneck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

MAILING ADDRESS
253 C Street
State Military Reservation
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PHONE: 757-491-5932

ADMISSIONS PHONE:
Phone: 757-491-5932 ext. 235, 231 or 254
Fax: 757-491-2146


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