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.
The Tarheel Challenge Academy screens and trains an adult mentor for each cadet. Mentors and cadets are matched during the residential phase. This mentor volunteers to give support to one cadet for at least 12 months following graduation. Mentors provide the support and guidance necessary to keep their graduates on track and focused on the …
TCA-Salemburg Cadets complete a 4-hour training certification in First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillators. (AED)
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. Afterwards, 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 …
