Florida Youth Challenge Academy

I myself went to FLYCA and I can honestly say it has made me a better person! It showed me who I was, broke through that shell and let me face all my fears, but not alone. Thank you FLYCA! Class 18!
--Submitted by a student

My son is currently at FLYCA (Class 18). He now has confidence, self esteem, respect for others and all properties. Thank you FLYCA you saved my son!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a mother of a17yr old girl,who is currently enrolled. We are so pleased with her developments. She has show leadership qualities,and wonderful charater qualities as well as a new appreciation for her family and future possibilities,she might never have recognised,or developed if she had not been enrolled,i thank flyca so much,for there comitment,to this program!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Iam a grandmother of a cadet who is going to grad. in dec. my son a single dad and myself cannot say enough about this program without it many teens along with my grandson would be lost in the system. He hated high school and was skipping and not doing homework, hanging out with kids who did not care about him just like him for his car. When we heard about this school, we were so scared, but we followed through and now am so grateful for what they have done for him and the other teens. They saved my granson from a life of not knowing where he was going to a young man who in such a short not only know where, but how to get there and know people do care about him. we rate this far more then a 4 words cannot say enough.
--Submitted by a parent

My grandson/adopted son graduated from flyca june 15th, 2008.I can't praise the staff at the academy enough for all they did for him, hes an amazing young man. He has afull time job, and will also be going to school to get his ged, then his diploma. His goal is to go to school for computers.He has made a 180 degree turn since flyca, and all for the best. I would highly recommend flyca for any family that has an at risk child. Regards to flyca and many thanks.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has made a positive change in our daughter. She was able to achieve her goal of graduating and has learned to make better choices. This school uses positive reinforcement as well as teaching responsibility and accountability. Grateful parents
--Submitted by a parent

My 17yr old son attended the Florida Youth Challenge Academy in 2007. He graduated with honors and is now attending a jr College and working a full time job. He was awarded a full scholarship. I can't say enough about this school. Without the Challenge my son would not be where he is today. The staff truly cares about each child and helps them to strive and stay focused. My son graduated last year and the Academy still calls us once a month to see how he is doing. Do this for your child. You won't regret it and neither will they. Sincerely, Jeri
--Submitted by a parent

This school is an absolute godsend to families that feel their children are slipping through the cracks. Youth that are either not the school type, have issues with authority, struggling with academics will excel in this program.
--Submitted by a parent

I've had four children in schools in both California and Florida. No school I've ever seen compares with this one. This school has a gift for giving the kids what no other school I've ever seen gives these days. Pride, self-confidence and a future are the things they give the kids. When a high schooler is 'at risk' for dropping out of school or has already done so, or when a teenager has issues, this is the place they need to go to get back on the right road, to get the help and compassion they need, to give them a life! Is it tough? Yes!! Does it work? Yes .. far more and far better beyond my wildest dreams! Is is a 'boot camp'? Absolutely not -- it works on a positive reinforcement protocol. Would I recommend it?? Yes .. without hesitation.
--Submitted by a parent

This Academy gives Cadets the confidence needed to become a productive adult.
--Submitted by a parent