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 …
TCA Salemburg Class 64 Academic Awards Ceremony Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – Salemburg held its Class 64 Awards Ceremony on June 9, 2025. All cadets who earned awards, honor cords, and other recognition are to be commended for their outstanding performance in the academic component of the Eight Core Components. Congratulations to all Class 64 graduates!
TCA-Salemburg Class 64 enjoyed Class Activity Day at the Round-A-Bout Skating Center in Fayetteville. During each Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy class, Cadets are required to raise funds that support the program requirement to make donations to charitable organizations and purchase their graduation memorabilia providing they raise enough money. Cadets also use this funding for the Military …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy -Salemburg, Class 64 Cadets enjoyed themselves at the class Military Ball. The TCA – Salemburg, Military Ball is a semi-formal function infused with several military traditions designed to provide an opportunity for Cadets, and Staff to meet socially to recognize and celebrate the achievements and pending graduation of the Corps of Cadets. …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy’s Class Walkathon was conducted to raise Cadets’ funds and scholarships. The Walk-A-Thon was led by Director Forte. Walk-A-Thon is a fun activity for the Cadets, Mentors, and Staff.
