8940 Military Department
Program Descriptions

65 - CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH PROGRAMS

The California National Guard Youth Programs are responsible for the command, leadership, and management of five unique youth programs located throughout California. These programs are financed with federal, state and local funds. The California National Guard is involved in youth programs because political and community leaders at the federal, state, and local levels recognize that the National Guard brings structure, discipline, and effective leadership training methods to the educational setting. These programs include the Grizzly Youth Academy, Sunburst Youth Academy, Oakland Military Institute, STARBASE Academy, and Santa Clara Alternative Placement Academy.