Prior to admission, all YLTC candidates undergo an intensive personal interview to assess the youth's level of commitment to completion of the program. The final component is an extensive 20-week aftercare component involving YCSP agents and local mentoring agencies. The core of the YLTC program is its military school-style operations and sustained leadership training. All students are provided uniforms and receive a thorough orientation in military decorum. Each day of programming includes all of the above components and physical training.
Physical training includes running, calisthenics and fitness tests.
Outward bound training includes canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, rappelling, survival skills and sustainable leadership development through activity-based scenarios. They are integrated into a team with other professionals so as to provide a holistic approach to addressing every youth's needs. At no time are youth demeaned or verbally or physically abused. Youth are challenged in a positive way to achieve pro-social goals. Volk Field is a premier training center for Air National Guard personnel and numerous aircraft from active duty bases.