On December 9 2022 Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy-Salemburg, Class 59 graduated from the Academy. Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy works to redirect and refocus at-risk teens through a residential program that uses a quasi-military approach. Cadets are equipped with strategies and methods designed to help them achieve their goals and become productive citizens in their communities. They are …
The Invitational hosted by South Carolina was an exciting, jam-packed day of competition. Cadets from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Programs enjoyed friendly competition between one another. The Cadets competed in events such as, One Mile Run, One Mile Relay, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Debate, and Drill & Ceremony. All Cadets enjoyed …
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 …
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. …
June 10, 2022 Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy celebrated the graduation of 47 cadets on June 10, 2022. This raises the graduate total for the Salemburg campus to 5460. Video of the graduation can be viewed via Facebook and Youtube through the following links: NC Tarheel Challenge Academy – Home | Facebook
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy -Salemburg, Class 58 Held their Military Ball on June 8, 2022. Cadets uphold military tradition in their participation of the Military Ball. This is a semi-formal celebration that includes several military traditions which introduces cadets to a basic tenet of military customs and courtesies. The Military Ball allows cadets and Staff Members …
