Louisiana Youth Academy Boot Camp

The Louisiana Youth Academy Boot Camp's purpose is to provide an organization that will support the gap between detention and shelter care for non-adjudicated juveniles who need structure and behavior modification training. We firmly believe that the child is only one part of the linkage to a successful family relationship and we will assist in coordinating for parent/guardian training and aftercare to support the long term effect of our training. We accept all those young men who have not committed a crime and are willing to put forth effort to make a difference in their lives. Our program is multi-component driven and is outcome based with personal asset management, a key to individual success. Check out some photos of our current class in these current class photo galleries. You can also see our last class photo galleries here.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Louisiana Youth Academy Boot Camp
400B John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303

Directions to LYA Boot Camp

Phone Numbers - (318) 449-4366 or Toll Free - (866) 864-0654
Fax Number - (318) 449-4374

Director - Captain E. Palmer
Chief Drill Instructor - Lieutenant K. Nelson
Senior Drill Instructors - Sgt. R. Jones, Sgt. L. Philpot, Sgt. E. Brandly, Sgt. C. Aultman
Secretary - Renee Bordelon

90 Day Program Goals
• To focus on changing behavior leading the cadets become a responsible productive member of society.
• To provide for meaningful accountability by the cadet to their community through service to others
• To provide the cadet with a structured means of building a feeling of good self-esteem and worthiness about himself
• To instill the meaning of trustworthiness and loyalty to the cadets, family and peers
• To create an environment that promotes learning by courtesy, attention to detail and proper attitude
• To encourage healthy physical exercise for better bodies and minds>
• To promote high character and good moral values through role modeling and leadership training
• To focus on the aftercare program by community based mentors and enhancing family strengths

Admission Criteria
• United States citizen
• Resident of the State of Louisiana
• Physically and mentally capable
• Age 13 to 16 years
• Approval of parent or legal guardian
• Recommended by the juvenile court system or by F.I.N.S. Program

Status Offenses
• Ungovernability
• Truancy
• Runaway
• Disregard of lawful/parental authority
• Unruliness
• Repeated use of alcohol
• Repeated traffic violations
• Repeated curfew violations

Referral Sources
• Juvenile Courts
• F.I.N.S.
• Law Enforcement
• Mental Health Services
• Social Services
• Schools
• Physicians
• Hospitals
• Family Members
• Clergy