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 Information on Our Programs 

Youth Programs...What We're About

Mission Statement

We serve California communities and families which entrust students to our care by delivering national level, high quality educational support programs, in partnership with the educational community, within a military/academic-structured environment.   

 Our Programs 

1.  California Cadet Corps, Since 1911:  A partnership between the California National Guard and local school districts to develop leadership, improve academics, foster school safety, and develop patriotism.

2.  Grizzly Youth Academy, Since 1998:  A life-altering experience for California's at-risk youth ages 16-18 years old.  This 17 1/2 month program includes a 20 week residential phase at Camp San Luis Obispo.   
               
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Grizzly Youth Academy was awarded the "Best Overall  Program" in the country for 2005!


3.  Oakland Military Institute:  A college preparatory academy.  Students learn self-discipline; a desire to learn in an environment that expands and encourages intellectual growth.

4.  STARBASE, Since 1993:  Serves grades 4-6 in the Sacramento Area with emphasis on at-risk children.  The focus is on science, math, and goal-setting skills.

5.  Alternative Placement Academy:  Serves students in grades 9-12 in Santa Clara County referred by the court system only.

6.  Sunburst Youth Academy:  Since 2007 Our mission to intervene in the life of California's at-risk youth ages 16-18 years old and produce a program graduate with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as an adult. 

To contact Youth Programs Headquarters call  916-361-4321

E-mail cajs-yp@ca.ngb.army.mil