The Wisconsin Challenge Academy welcomed new students to become cadets in Class 53 at the academy July 23. The Challenge Academy, a Fort McCoy tenant organization, offers youth the opportunity to ...

Located in the heart of Fort McCoy, the Wisconsin Challenge Academy stands as a beacon of hope for at-risk youth, offering them the chance to change for the better. Established in 1998 as part of the ...

THAN THEY KNEW. ONE. TWO. THREE. FOUR. CHALLENGE IS IN THE NAME. LEADING THE TEAM AS ROPE BRIDGE COMMANDER IS ZHANG. JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO, THE 17 YEAR-OLD TOLD ME SHE WASN’T MOTIVATED. I WAS ALSO ...

The program emphasizes physical fitness and academic improvement. The ceremony marks the start of a 12-month mentoring phase for the cadets. MAUSTON, Wis. -- Over 100 cadets from 48 counties will be ...

TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) -- Class 53 of the National Guard's Wisconsin Challenge Academy started their journey at Fort McCoy Wednesday. The academy is an alternative education program designed to reclaim ...

Packers Ty'Ron Hopper, Ellis Merriweather and Cornelius Johnson flew to the Wisconsin Challenge Academy to meet the cadets, take part in a Q&A and tour the facilities. In September and October, high ...

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Members of the Green Bay Packers visited Fort McCoy and cadets of the Wisconsin Challenge Academy. The Academy is a 22 and half week program for 16 to 18-year-olds who are ...

The In Wisconsin special airs on WHLA Channel 31, La Crosse at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) Producer Frederica Freyberg follows members of a recent class at Fort McCoy's ...