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 …
At the beginning of each class, Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy candidates travel to DPS’ Samarcand Training Center for team and confidence building exercises. Candidates go through an obstacle course designed to help individuals conquer insecurities and fears such as heights. To view the photographs from Class 59’s visit to the training center, visit the photo album …
On September 17, TCA New London held their graduation exercises at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center. 2AM Photography covered the event and created a highlights video of the ceremony. If you would like to view this video, please visit our YouTube channel.
Congratulations to the candidates of Class 59 for completing the first two weeks of the program. Monday will begin the education portion and the candidates are excited and ready for this new adventure. Please encourage your candidate to do their very best in class and to keep pushing to the finish line. We will hold …
As TCA New London Class 59 gets under way, please remember to write your candidate. Encouraging letters from home can mean the difference between your child succeeding in the program or not. Evening mail time is so important to the candidates, especially in the beginning when they are trying to acclimate to their new surroundings …
We would like to thank our Class 59 parents/caregivers who entrusted us with their child on Saturday, October 15. Candidates have been fitted for boots, met with staff this morning for introduction to the different departments that make up TCA-New London as well as beginning the process of learning drill and ceremony movements to prepare …
On Friday, September 23, 2022 Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – New London will conduct the graduation exercises for Class 58 cadets at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, Albemarle beginning promptly at 10am. We will be live-streaming this event on the Academy’s Facebook page for those who cannot attend in person. You will be able to find …
During the week of September 12 – September15, select cadets from Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – New London participated in the North Carolina Governor’s page program. Cadets Mary Ann Dowd, Emily Eatman, Aurora Roope, Mackenzie White, Angel Contreras, Tyler Santana, Thomas Wiggs, Benjamin Rose II and John Warrick were chose to represent TCA New London. During …
One of the 8 core components required to graduate from the ChalleNGe program is completing the Job Skills component. Within the job skills component is practicing interviews in the computer employability class which is led by Ms. Warner in New London. With each class, Ms. Warner creates an interview atmosphere by having cadets participate as …
