Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy

"It's a long difficult drive to get there, but if you want to see kids who've had a hard time in the past, learn to soar like the eagles that make their nests there, it's well worth it. At-risk high school students are finding a second chance at success with the help of heroically kind and dedicated staff in a gorgeous mountain setting."

"I loved being here.. but Mrs. Stemrich was horrible, get rid of her. She’ll make almost everyone’s experience at the Idaho Youth Challenge Academy terrific."

"So much fun I had there I would definitely go back if I could I am axemen not such thing as previous AxeMen to the next class make sure you guys set the standard"

"The best choice my 16 year old self has made was coming here! It changed my life for the better by making me go through these experiences both scary and happy! I can proudly say that there was a moment in my life where I had 51 other brothers! I miss it every day! I graduated high-school here a year early when my freshman year I was expected to drop out... I'm 17 and am finding my way through life, without the academy I would be on the downward path for a while now. Axemen Set the Standard! AHOO! AHOO! AHOO! 10/10 would do again!"

"This is an amazing program! The best opportunity for a high school kid struggling in society or school! It will make the student healthy inside and out! Graduate High School and even graduate early. Staff is caring. Through a rigorous military training, student builds new confidence to take on anything life throws at them."