Challenge Academy 749 East 12th Avenue, Fort McCoy, WI 54656

"I wish to Thank the members of the Challenge Academy for their support efforts on 18 September 2023, with the Community Food Distribution in Sparta. You presented yourselves in a sharp, professional manor. Keep up the Good Work! Thank You Cadets!"

"Everything is excellent about this invaluable program—from the Director, who just took one hour of her workday to meet with me; to the leadership; to the support staff; and to the success stories of Graduates. The program has a proven track record over time. I, absolutely, want to work here now!"

"Former cadet here class 28. Best thing I ever did. It took a lot and I was honestly scared when I pulled up to the gates of fort McCoy. Months later I gained a confidence I never had. They helped me instill discipline in my life and it formed me into a young man. I left there very determined for a bright future. I was doing great & was taught from the best of the best! Years later I fell of the wagon and started hanging out with old friends. I ruined my life & I am great full I pulled out of it again. There are something’s you have to learn on your own & I want to tell others that you have to leave people, places & things behind or your chances of a new life is slim. You have to become aware of your thoughts and think on them. The thoughts are the gateway to your actions. I hope everyone who goes there gets our & lives a prosperous life. Good luck cadets & remember what I said. There is a great life for you out there & what you learn here is a solid foundation & a great new beginning. The real test begins after you leave. Don’t let your guard down and be viligant in hard times, you’ll do great!"

"I attended back in the Day's when there was a 6 week program. Cadet John Christensen honestly it saved my life I still Have the same manners I learned up at Fort Mcoy my brother Dan Christensen also attended the 5.5 Month program if you want to save your life or your kids life then 6 months is definitely worth everyone who is not succeeding in normal school/ Community settings"

"I was A cadet in class 12. My opinion, I believe every teenager should have to attend this course. Teaches more about what's ahead of us in life, than any other high-school has to offer."