Challenge Life is a program designed to address mental and physical wellness in youth in communities and schools throughout the Alaska. The Challenge Life Program addresses issues ranging from drugs, smoking, alcohol abuse, bullying and suicide to achieving excellence as a lifestyle, school success, job satisfaction, developing your passions from art and music to engineering and civic responsibility. Challenge Life works with the schools, the community and families to present exciting learning opportunities. In addition to the classroom, Challenge Life uses physical activities and sports, like basketball, as a vehicle to interact with students.