Once candidates are physically cleared to participate in the ChalleNGe program, they get introduced to physically demanding activities designed to force team building. Many of the obstacles require candidates to depend on and trust in the other members of their team, whom they have known for only three or four days. This is for many …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy-Salemburg candidates received their ‘military training” in Physical Fitness, Road Marches, Land Navigation, and the Obstacle Course. The first phase of the ChalleNGe program is known as “Acclimation.” Acclimation is the first two weeks of the program and is designed to be the most stressful. Candidates are faced with the regimented daily military …
Generally, in processing day is a day of reckoning for many candidates. For most, this will be the very first time they spend an extended period of time away from family and all of the comforts of home. Being thrust into a communal environment with the others on their team, all males get their hair …
Dare is a Law Enforcement program that was designed to educate youth about the dangers of drug use and build their capability to resist peer pressure and other factors that can lead to use and dependence on drugs. Law Enforcement officers many of whom also serve as School Resource Officers utilize TCA Cadets as part …
Family Day is the first “Big Day” for candidates. It is the first-time candidates get to see their families in over since they in processed. Prior to the family day, the only communication between candidates and family is via US mail. Families are pleasantly surprised by the noticeable changes they see in their candidate. Candidates …
On Thursday, 11 August, Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – New London Class 58 Cadets and staff traveled to Raleigh for the class state capitol field trip. Cadets toured the North Carolina Science Museum, North Carolina History Museum and the state legislative building. Cadets view artifacts, science exhibits, etc. and learn how the state legislature works during …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – Salemburg Family Day will be an “on campus” event. Cadets will be restricted to campus but allowed to visit with families for four hours 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Food Truck vendors will be available on campus along with the several local food establishments from which take-out orders can be obtained. …