Over the past four weeks, TCA candidates have worked very hard to overcome obstacles and hardship during the tough “Acclimation Phase” portion of the program. Accepting the 5:30am wake ups and the frequent and often grueling “PT”, not to mention sore muscles, was not easy. For many it seemed impossible. The candidates participated in a …
Throughout the 22 weeks residential phase, cadets faced many a challenge that tested their fortitude and required them to work extremely hard to achieve their goals. Cadets had to overcome physical obstacles designed to test their physical strength, build their confidence and appreciation for their efforts toward the end goal of graduation. Along the way, …
During the first week immediately after they are 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 …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy Salemburg candidates, traveled to Camp Butner this week for a part of their acclimation phase training. The Acclimation phase takes place during the first two weeks of the program and tends to be the toughest part of the program to many. Mostly because of the new daily regimen filled with military themed …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – Salemburg held the first class military ball on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Sampon County Agri-Exposition Center located in Clinton, NC. The TCA military ball is a class formal function that is attended by the cadets enrolled in Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy, their dates, TCA staff members and special guests. …
TCA Salemburg Class 51 cadets enjoyed their class activity day at Round-A-Bout Skating Center located in Fayetteville on Friday, November 30, 2018. During each class, cadets are required to participate in a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser where the proceeds from the donations provides graduation gifts, a military ball and the class activity day. Early in the class …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – Salemburg will hold Inprocessing for Class 52 candidates on Saturday, January 5, 2019. If you have completed an application, attended an orientation and have your acceptance letter, please make sure you have your documentation submitted to the RPM department by Saturday. You can submit documents via email at admissions@nc-tcachallenge.org. This class …
The TCA-Salemburg Color Guard did a fantastic job while marching on November 11, 2018. Their level has improved over the time they have spent working together.
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – Salemburg welcomes Ronnie McNeill as their new director. Mr. McNeill is a graduate of North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Minor in Geography. While a college student, Mr. McNeill enlisted into the United States Marine Corps Reserve, after graduation he reenlisted for active duty and …
TCA Salemburg is accepting applications for its upcoming session, Class 52 which begins on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Eligible teens who are interested should complete the online application and will be required to submit required documents and attend an on-site orientation. For more information, please contact the Recruitment/Placement/Mentoring office at 910-525-5520.
