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Apr 27, 2023

Cadets Learn About Catalina

Catalina Island Conservancy visited Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy to lead the cadets through Naturalist I Training.

Nov 5, 2022

Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy offers structure, routine for students looking for positive focus

Nov 2, 2022

Five things to know about Sunburst Youth Academy

Jul 8, 2022

July 2022 – Cadets return to Catalina

Sunburst Academy visits the Boy Scout camp in Emerald Bay twice a year to volunteer their time and energy to clean up the camp.

Jun 14, 2022

Student cadets graduate from military-style program with second chance at life

May 26, 2022

Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy cadets recognized in Memorial Day essay contest

Students take second and third place in countywide writing competition

May 25, 2022

California Job Challenge officially opens new building

Program has a place to call home three years after inaugural class

Apr 9, 2022

Volunteer service takes Sunburst cadets to Catalina Island

Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Class 29 helps prepare Camp Emerald Bay for summer Scouting season

Feb 15, 2022

Task Force Torch students meet Super Bowl LVI flyover pilots

Joint Forces Training Base hosts educational outreach event

Dec 13, 2021

Sunburst graduates 28th class

Youth Challenge Academy holds program commencement and awards high school diplomas

Oct 29, 2021

October 2021 – Sunburst Academy sends cadets to Catalina for community service

The academy makes the trip twice a year to Emerald Bay’s Boy Scout camp for community service and a bit of fun.

May 26, 2021

Sunburst across the sea

Youth program finds safe harbor for volunteer work at Santa Catalina Island Emerald Bay.

Feb 4, 2021

California Jobs Challenge welcomes new class

Scholars arrive to brand new building.

Sep 5, 2019

Student profile: Sunburst Youth Academy helps Hannah create her own path

Jul 16, 2019