Avon Park Youth Academy

/dave-bassler avon_park_youth_academy Avon Park Youth Academy 242 South Boulevard FL 33825 (863) 452-3815 (863) 452-3714 pete.zeegers@us.g4s.com 144, Ages 16-19 G4S Youth Services, LLC http://www.g4s.us/en-us/What%20we%20do/Services/Care%20and%20Justice/Youth%20Services/ Moderate-Risk http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/restrictiveness.html#Moderate

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10 Avon Park Pete Zeegers Facility Administrator

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This program provides behavioral health overlay services (BHOS), as well as vocational and occupational training.  This program is designed for youth who can participate and benefit in vocational training and may not be planning on returning to the traditional school setting. Clothing is provided. This program may be used as a step down from high-risk programs. Youth with significant mental health, learning or aggressive behaviors are not appropriate.

Avon Park Youth Academy (school number 539224) is a Type 3 program offering English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and one elective course. The elective course is typically used to provide additional reading assistance to needy students or vocational training.

Education and vocational services are provided through the Polk County School District. Vocational opportunities include: Concrete Masonry.

This program serves as a GED test site.

From I-4 & Hwy 27 junction in Haines City, travel Hwy 27 south to Avon Park. In Avon Park, turn left (east) at second traffic light on to SR 64. Proceed 9 miles to U.S. Air Force bombing range. Stop at guardhouse. Travel 1/2 mile and turn left on Oakleaf Avenue. Proceed to administrative building. Polk

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