Thunderbird Youth Challenge is a Nationally recognized program offered through the National Guard and the Oklahoma Military Department Thunderbird Challenge Program is located within the city of Pryor in Northeastern Oklahoma. The Program is situated on the former Whitaker Education Training Center grounds and the entire Oklahoma Military Department property encompasses over 600 acres on the site. Tuition is fully covered for those accepted into the program. Requirements: 16-18 years old US Citizen or Resident Status