TCA-S Class 59 recently visited the State Capitol. On this tour, cadets visited the Legislative Building, the State Capitol, and the North Carolina Museum of History. The Cadets enjoyed a fun-filled day of observing the North Carolina center of government and learning the History of North Carolina.
TCA-S cadets showcased their skills in the performing arts. Several Cadets performed rap or musical renditions of their favorite artists.
Cadets engaged in rappelling exercises on the rappelling/zip-lining tower located on the 1000 acre reservation after learning Boy Scouts of America safety procedures and rules from certified BSA staff. Each cadet was given the choice to rappel from the 57′ platform on a walled side or an open side. The exercise helps cadets build confidence …
Military Day Military recruiters visited with Class 59 to answer questions from cadets about career and educational opportunities available through the Armed Forces.
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 …
