Class 61 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 …
TCA-Salemburg cadets were visited by recruiters from multiple branches of the armed forces. This allowed cadets the opportunity to ask questions and compare the different options that exist between branches and to explore the possibility of embarking on a career in the military.
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy’s Class 61 Walkathon was conducted to raise Cadets’ funds and scholarships. The Walk-A-Thon was led by Director McNeill. Walk-A-Thon is a fun activity for the Cadets, Mentors, and Staff.
Cadets complete 4-hour training where they are taught Basic First Aid, CPR, and how to use an AED.
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy traveled to Raleigh to visit the State Capitol. They toured the Legislative Building, the State Capitol, and the North Carolina Museum of History. The Cadets enjoyed a fun-filled day of learning the History of North Carolina.
TCA-S Cadets participated in and enjoyed a wide range of talents on display by their fellow cadets. Several Cadets from one team gave a well-received performance of a popular rap song that brought cheers from those in attendance. One Cadet displayed some extremely detailed sketches, another performed an individual dance routine which required extensive training …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy traveled to Raleigh to visit the State Capitol. They toured the Legislative Building, the State Capitol, and the North Carolina Museum of History. The Cadets enjoyed a fun-filled day of learning the History of North Carolina.
Family Day was a big day for our cadets and their families. It was the first time they have seen each other since In-Processing. Their only means of communication has been by US mail. You can only imagine the excitement on their faces as they embraced each other for the first time in four weeks. …
Class 61 Candidates visited the North Carolina National Guard training facility at Camp Butner during Week 2 of the residential phase of the program. As part of the twenty-two (22) week residential program at Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy, candidates spent multiple days at the facility where National Guard members worked with our candidates to improve their …
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.
