Alpha
How many phases are in the Challenge program?
THREE
1) Acclimation Phase
2) Residential Phase
3) Post-Residential Phase
At YCA the term DFAC refers to ...
DFAC refers to the Dining Facility, also called the Chow Hall
Cadets who complete the YCA program earn what kind of certificate?
The Youth Challenge Academy Diploma
On average, how many cadets will earn their GED at YCA?
Historical Average is 70%
(Some classes have passed at more than 80%)
Name the one work-book that must be completed for YCA Graduation...
PRAP
(Post Residential Action Plan)
Branch of the military that supports YCA
US (NJ) Army National Guard
The two mandatory tests at YCA are...
1) TABE and
2) ASVAB
TABE = The Adult Basic Education exam
ASVAB = Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery of tests
How many Core Components are there in the YCA program?
EIGHT
On average, what percentage of high school drop-outs get their GED in New Jersey?
20%
Where to you sleep at YCA?
The Barracks
(Sleeping in the Classroom is FAILURE TO TRAIN and will impact participation on trips and other activities)
At YCA the term PT means ...
PT means Physical Training
True or False: The GED is an earned privilege
TRUE
Cadets earn the privilege to take the GED through ACTIVELY engaged in class.
* Asking questions
* Not Sleeping * Finishing Assignments
IN what town is the NJ YCA located?
Sea Girt, NJ
What are bathrooms called at YCA?
Latrines
What do we call a group of people who live in the same barracks?
A Platoon
Alpha -- Bravo -- Charlie
What time is Lights Out?
Lights Out is 9:00PM (11,00 Hours)
What are the FOUR areas you are tested in on the GED?
1) Math
2) Science
3) English / RLA (Reasoning through Language Arts)
4) Social Studies
On what kind of base does the YCA program operate?
NJ Army National Guard
What are YCA participants called during Acclimation?
Candidates
Name of the small flag used to lead a group of cadets:
A Guidon
What time does the YCA day begin?
YCA starts its day at 5:00AM! (05,00 Hours)
Cadets who pass all four sections of the GED get what kind of DIPLOMA?
New Jersey High School Diploma
As of 2024 how many years has the NJ YCA been in existence?
30 Years
What title is bestowed upon participants who graduate Acclimation?
CADETS!!!
YCA Motto:
Deeds, Not Words