Congratulation from all of us here at TCA, we are proud of all the hard work you have put in to reach this life Goal. All Class photos have been uploaded to the flickr.com site. TCA New London’s albums | Flickr Best Regards, TCA
Hello Class 63, We here at TCA are hoping that all of you are doing well and enjoying life to the fullest. All of the Pictures have been uploaded to Flickr and videos are being put on YouTube. Please follow the media links for TCA New London at the Flickr site click on the Albums …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy is currently accepting applications for the next session which will begin on October 11,2025 at the New London campus. If you know someone who would benefit from our program, he/she can complete the online application in order to be considered for the class. If you have any questions or would like to …
Family Day is a highly anticipated event for Cadets and their families. The day begins with a spirited Drill and Ceremony Competition, where teams proudly showcase their newly acquired skills. Following the competition, Cadets are granted the opportunity to leave campus, gather essential supplies, and enjoy a well-earned meal at a local restaurant with their …
Over the past four weeks, candidates at Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) have worked tirelessly to overcome obstacles and hardships during the program’s rigorous Acclimation Phase. Adjusting to 5:30 a.m. wake-ups, enduring frequent and often grueling physical training, and pushing through sore muscles was no easy feat. For many, the challenge once seemed impossible. On Friday, …
TCA-Salemburg Cadets complete a 4-hour training certification in First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillators. (AED)
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy-Salemburg (TCA-S) candidates in Class 65 visited Camp Butner during their second week of training. Camp Butner is the North Carolina National Guard Training Facility located in Granville County. As part of the twenty-two (22) week residential program at Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy, candidates spend multiple days at Camp Butner and are instructed by …
The first week of reintroduction to physical activity is crucial for candidates as it sets the tone for their overall experience and development. The team-building exercises are designed to foster trust and confidence, which are essential for effective collaboration throughout their residential phase. Through various activities, candidates engage in problem-solving tasks that require them to …
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 …
On June 13, 2025, Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy-Salemburg, Class 64 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 back …
