About the Program

The program operates in cooperation with the Walton County Juvenile Court and Walton County Public Schools. It is funded through a grant from the 21st Century Community Learning Center of Georgia through the Georgia Department of Education. It focuses on providing academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly for students who struggle with behavior issues. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers educational services to the families of participating children. The instructors are comprised of military officers, law enforcement officers, JROTC instructors, teachers, and a licensed counselor. 

Social Skills 

Social skills, decision-making, money management, health-hygiene, family responsibilities, computer skills, basic criminal law awareness, employability including career preparation, manners/respect and development.

Academic Excellence   

Focus on reading and math skills. Study awareness of current news events from local news to the world events, study skills, foreign language, CRCT prep, GED prep-as needed, basic overview of all subjects, nightly homework assistance, SAT /ACT prep, nightly test prep assistance, and arts/humanities.

Behavior Rehabilitation    

RESPECT! DISCIPLINE! SELF CONFIDENCE! MOTIVATION! Intense character education through a structured and challenging environment. Boot camp style PT sessions that breaks down barriers and builds respect for authority development of responsible citizenship, Gang Resistant Education and Training- GREAT, Drug Abuse Resistance Education- DARE, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Courses-JROTC, Ripple Effects-Behavior modification software,  and Professional Counseling on-staff.    

Physical Training 

Intense physical training through a military style confidence course, weight room activities, football, ropes course, and military drills.