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Q: What does the program cost?
A: It is a cost free program. The real cost is the 17 and one half months total commitment from the individual cadet.
Q: Is the program co-ed?
A: Yes.
Q: What is an at-risk youth?
A: A youth that is failing academically and/or behaviorally. A youth that is in real danger of getting seriously involved in the correctional system.
Q: What does a cadet do on a daily basis?
A: Click here: Daily Activities
Q: Is there an orientation for applicants and guardians?
A: Yes, click here
Q: What does a student get from OYCP?
A: An OYCP graduate has the opportunity to achieve 8 high school credits or the GED. If the graduate has enough credits they can achieve a High School diploma issued by Oregon Challenge High School. A personal letter of recommendation is written for each graduate by the Director of the program. A graduation certificate is also granted. An OYCP graduate is eligible to enter any of the four main military branches with an OYCP graduate certificate accompanied with a GED or diploma. Life skills and self-discipline are a primary focus of the program.
Q: Is there weekend leave or visitation during the 22 weeks?
A: Yes. There is at least one visitation during the class for immediate family members and legal guardians only (i.e. brothers, sisters, grandparents). Cousins, boyfriends, or girlfriends are not permitted at visitation.
Q: Are there phone privileges?
A: No. Only in the case of an emergency.
Q: Can the cadets write and receive letters?
A: Yes.
Q: Do the cadets wear uniforms?
A: Yes, they are provided by the program and stay at the program after graduation (see Photos).
Q: Do cadets need money at OYCP?
A: No. Absolutely no money is permitted at OYCP.
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