Source: US State of Pennsylvania
June 14, 2025 – Annville, PA
ADVISORY – ANNVILLE – Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy for At-Risk Teens Graduates Latest Class
The latest class of the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) for teens will graduate on their way to a brighter future. The cadets successfully completed the 22-week residential phase of the program and will now embark on a 24-month mentorship phase in their home communities.
Dr. George M. Schwartz (Brig. Gen. Ret.) will be the commencement speaker.
The KSCA provides Pennsylvania teens who are struggling an opportunity to learn skills such as self-discipline, leadership, and responsibility through an engaging, safe, and structured residential experience. Cadets are guided to improve their academic standing, regain credits, and increase their potential for future employment or further their high school or post-secondary education.
WHAT:
Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy’s graduation
WHEN:
Saturday, June 14, 2024, 10 A.M.
WHERE:
Bldg. 8-80 Bearty Ave.
Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA
NOTE: All media interested in covering the graduation should contact Angela Watson at watsona@pa.govor 717-507-7000 today to arrange easy access to the event.
DIRECTIONS: All visitors must enter through the main gate. All other entrances and exits to Fort Indiantown Gap are permanently closed.
Take I-81 North and get off at exit 85B Indiantown Gap. This will put you on 934 north to the main gate. You must show a state- or federally-issued identification card to enter the installation.
Continue through the access point to the first light, and take a right onto Service Rd. Next, take a right onto Bearty Ave. Then turn right on Bellamy Ave. to Bldg. 8-80. More information here: https://www.ftig.ng.mil/Gate-Construction/.
NOTE: Commonwealth Media Services will film the graduation ceremony and distribute video through PAcast after the event.