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Congrats to Our Class of 2021 Eagles & Come Support YLA Through Our SNDP Fundraiser Car Wash June 19th!

-CONGRADULATIONS- TO OUR CLASS OF 2021 EAGLES! We are so proud of our Class of 2021 Eagles, as they have persevered through this difficult school year! They have clearly displayed the important attribute of  “GROWTH THROUGH CHALLENGE” We are so thrilled for these accomplished young leaders and know that their future is bright!They are the future leaders of America! Check …

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Program Recap: YLA/SNDP 4th PT of the Season!

PROGRAM RECAP:  YLA/SNDP Physical Training Leadership Program The 4th PT of the season! Check out highlights and photos below! This week our Pups endured very warm morning of Physical Training and Leadership Development! They are getting stronger and stronger, both physically and mentally.  This weekend, the Pups learned about “decisiveness and Initiative” while getting in …

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20th Memorial Weekend of Community Service Recap

WEEKEND RECAP:  YLA/SNDP’S 20th YEAR OFMEMORIAL WEEKEND COMMUNITY SERVICE AT THE BOULDER CITY VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY  Check out highlights and phots from this weekend below! On Saturday, May 29, 2021, the YLA/SNDP team, along with several other community members, laid over 30,000 flags at the Boulder City Veterans Memorial Cemetery to honor the brave men …

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NEW DATE SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 – AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL  -NEW DATE- SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2021 Why the Change? We are so glad you asked!Read below for exciting news and details! We have MORE EXCITING NEWS in YLA land – YLA/SNDP is moving into a new and challenging chapter of is leadership and responsibilities, while helping teens be the best that they can be! …

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YLA/SNDP PT Recap & Memorial Weekend Community Service Details

PROGRAM RECAP:  YLA/SNDP Physical Training Leadership Program  UPCOMING EVENT:  YLA/SNDP Memorial WeekendCommunity Service Check out highlights and information below! PROGRAM RECAP That’s a wrap for our second PT in Southern Nevada Devil Pups Land! Our teens did an AWESOME jobpushing through the challenges they faced! YLA IS BACK IN ACTION BUILDING AMERICA’S FUTURE HEROES! Not …

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Devil Pups 6-Day Encampment is on for THIS SUMMER!

EXCITING NEWS! DEVIL PUPS ENCAMPMENT IS HAPPENING THIS SUMMER! Find details and information below! We are excited to announce that there will be a Devil Pups Encampment this summer! Since 1954, Devil Pups Inc. has brought thousands of young men and women to take part in this Good Citizen-Physical Development Program.  Because of the unforeseen challenges …

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The 1st YLA/SNDP PFT

The 1st YLA/SNDP PFT Was a Success!

Check out highlights and pictures below!  On Saturday, May 15th, YLA hosted the 1st YLA/SNDP PFT for the 8-Week Physical Training Leadership Program!  All of our students did an excellent job pushing themselves to be the best that they can be! Through the yelling, running, and challenges, they still persevered! This is just the beginning …

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Roman Kokowsky receiving his first salute

Meet Roman Kokowsky, a former YLA/SNDP Graduate and now a United States Naval Officer!

Roman Kokowsky, a former YLA/SNDP Graduate who was involved with all of our programs, took his oath as an Ensign in the US Navy, and graduated from Summa Cum Laude from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.  In addition to this OUTSTANDING accomplishment, he was awarded the 1st-Honor Graduate Class of 2021, and the Robert G. …

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Check Out Our New Website and 2021 Board Retreat

Check Out Our New Website and 2021 Board Retreat

Our YLA Board Retreat was a Success Thank you Green Valley Ranch!A huge Shout-Out to Chris, Jeremy, Kara, Kat, and Kimo!  This past weekend, the YLA Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Committee came together for one mission – to help kids because they matter. Our dynamic and inspirational leadership team joined together to refine our current …

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Meet Sgt. Hernandez, Cpl. Martinez, and Ronnel Jones!

Meet Sgt. Hernandez, Cpl. Martinez, and Ronnel Jones!

Meet Sergeant Daniel Hernandez Sergeant Hernandez has been with YLA for 8 years. I grew up in a home that taught me about self-reliance and having a good work ethic. I have immigrant parents and grandparents that gave up their life dreams to raise me and my siblings in America. I saw the sacrifice needed for …

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