Family Day is a big day for Cadets and their families. A spirited Drill and Ceremony competition between the teams allowed Cadets to showcase their newly acquired skills. Afterward, Cadets were allowed to leave campus to pick up supplies and enjoy a good meal from an area restaurant rather than the academy Dining Facility. Family Day …
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 …
During the first week immediately after being cleared for physical activity, candidates are introduced to team-building exercises. The focus of these activities is to instill trust and confidence among the team members. Candidates also get their initial exposure to negotiating tough physical challenges which they must complete relying on their own grit and determination.
On June 7, 2024, Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy-Salemburg, Class 62 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 to help them achieve their goals and become productive community citizens. They are now going …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy -Salemburg, Class 62 Cadets enjoyed themselves at the class Military Ball. The TCA – Salemburg, Military Ball is a semi-formal function infused with several military traditions designed to provide an opportunity for Cadets, and Staff to meet socially to recognize and celebrate the achievements and pending graduation of the Corps of Cadets. …
TCA Talent Show We had a lot of great singers and Rappers in the Talent Show. The Cadets work very hard at practicing before the Talent Show. They did a great job.
Service to the Community is a requirement for all Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy Cadets. Cadets are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of service to the community and or conversation projects. Cadets must perform four of the 80 hours with their mentor, and this is done during the two home passes cadets receive.
TCA Salemburg Class 62 Academic Awards Ceremony Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – Salemburg held its Class 62 Awards Ceremony on June 3, 2024. All cadets who earned awards, honor cords, and other recognition are to be commended for their outstanding performance in the academic component of the Eight Core Components. Congratulations to all Class 62 graduates! …
Class 62 Cadets enjoyed three days of fun and challenging activities at Camp Bowers. Camp Bowers is a massive outdoor facility that belongs to the Cape Fear Council of Boy Scouts of America. At Camp Bowers, Cadets have to negotiate a high ropes and low ropes course, rappel from a high tower, zip line and …
Class 62 Cadets held their Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on 28 February 2024. 50 Cadets were able to participate along with four staff members. A total of 44 pints were collected. The Blood Drive is a program requirement for each class.
