Lincoln's Challenge Academy

Lincoln's Challenge Academy LCA is a cost-free life skills and education program for Illinois youth 15 1/2 to 18 years of age. The academy is a voluntary program.

Cadets have the opportunity to earn their GED or recover credits. They learn positive habits and develop life skills necessary to be successful, and responsible citizens. LCA uses a holistic approach to help Cadets become responsible and productive members of their communities. Cadets learn positive values and skills to use in everyday life. Cadets are not court-ordered or placed in the program. I

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LCA is looking for more businesses, education institutes, and professional organizations to present at Class 66-26's Car...
03/16/2026

LCA is looking for more businesses, education institutes, and professional organizations to present at Class 66-26's Career Fair on April 16. Help guide and influence the careers of tomorrow's leaders. For more information, please call 217-892-1366.

LCA is holding orientations for the upcoming class starting in June. Please contact an admission specialist to attend an...
03/09/2026

LCA is holding orientations for the upcoming class starting in June. Please contact an admission specialist to attend an orientation or tour at 1-800-851-2166 or 217-418-8431.

Every choice you make matters.The habits you build, the people you listen to, the effort you give — they all shape the d...
03/04/2026

Every choice you make matters.

The habits you build, the people you listen to, the effort you give — they all shape the direction of your life. Your future is not something that just happens to you. It is built, one decision at a time.

Choose wisely today, and you build a stronger tomorrow.

LCA Class 66 Cadets in the GED education path gathered for an academic formation following the Science GED test. CDTs Fl...
03/03/2026

LCA Class 66 Cadets in the GED education path gathered for an academic formation following the Science GED test.

CDTs Flournoy, Kundi, Carr-Driver, and Perez received a score with honors.

Team 3 'Wolf Pack took first place in the highest overall team score, followed by Team 1 'Titans' in second, and Team 4 'Valkyries' in third.

Every challenge brings a choice: stop or grow.At LCA, challenges are opportunities to build strength, learn resilience, ...
02/25/2026

Every challenge brings a choice: stop or grow.

At LCA, challenges are opportunities to build strength, learn resilience, and discover what you’re capable of. Growth doesn’t happen when things are easy—it happens when you keep going.

Face it. Learn from it. Grow stronger.

Mentors and Cadets with LCA Class 66-26 met on February 22 at the LCA campus for the first mentor match. This meeting ma...
02/24/2026

Mentors and Cadets with LCA Class 66-26 met on February 22 at the LCA campus for the first mentor match. This meeting marks the start of a meaningful partnership focused on growth and success.

The mentor program connects Cadets with trusted adults who provide guidance, accountability, and support throughout the program and beyond, helping Cadets set goals and prepare for life after graduation.

Lincoln's ChalleNGe is looking for volunteers to join our mentor pool. To sign up or learn more about being an LCA mento...
02/19/2026

Lincoln's ChalleNGe is looking for volunteers to join our mentor pool. To sign up or learn more about being an LCA mentor, call 217-892-1352 or email [email protected].

LCA Class 66 Cadets in the Military Prep Group recently had the opportunity to learn about the Illinois Army National Gu...
02/13/2026

LCA Class 66 Cadets in the Military Prep Group recently had the opportunity to learn about the Illinois Army National Guard from Sgt. Williams, an ILARNG recruiter.

Military Prep (MilPrep) provides Cadets with direct exposure to the different branches of service, enlistment processes, and long-term military career pathways. Through sessions like this, Cadets gain valuable insight to help them make informed decisions about their future.

A group of cadets with LCA Class 66 took part in a dance workshop with performers from the Mark Morris Dance Group on Fe...
02/13/2026

A group of cadets with LCA Class 66 took part in a dance workshop with performers from the Mark Morris Dance Group on Feb. 11 at the LCA campus.

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Rantoul, IL
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