The Joel Fund’s mission is to improve the lives of veterans and their families by reconnecting them to life at home and connecting them to non-traditional services. The Joel Fund uses the power of community to engage, educate, and encourage veterans and their families.
TCA Talent Show Calls 63 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.
Class 63 held a blood drive for the American Red Cross. Donors must be at least 16 years old to donate. All eligible cadets are encouraged to participate, with credit earned towards their Service to the Community Component.
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-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.
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. Afterward, 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 Day …
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 …
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.
We are fast approaching our class walk-a-thon and 5k fund raiser. The walk-a-thon and 5k will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Albemarle. We invite you, your family, and friends to participate in this exciting event that supports our cadets. The Walk-a-Thon is a crucial part of our program, and the donations collected go …
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 …
