Over the past four weeks, TCA candidates have worked very hard to overcome obstacles and hardship during the tough “Acclimation Phase” portion of the program. Accepting the 5:30am wake ups and the frequent and often grueling “PT”, not to mention sore muscles, was not easy. For many it seemed impossible. The candidates participated in a …
During the second week of January, Class 51 cadets traveled to Camp John J. Barnhardt located on the William C. Cannon Scout Reservation in Stanly County to participate in confidence building activities and perform service to community duties. Cadets engaged in rappelling exercises on the rappelling/zip lining tower located on the 1000 acre reservation after …
Throughout the 22 weeks residential phase, cadets faced many a challenge that tested their fortitude and required them to work extremely hard to achieve their goals. Cadets had to overcome physical obstacles designed to test their physical strength, build their confidence and appreciation for their efforts toward the end goal of graduation. Along the way, …
During the first week immediately after they are 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 …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy Salemburg candidates, traveled to Camp Butner this week for a part of their acclimation phase training. The Acclimation phase takes place during the first two weeks of the program and tends to be the toughest part of the program to many. Mostly because of the new daily regimen filled with military themed …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – Salemburg held the first class military ball on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Sampon County Agri-Exposition Center located in Clinton, NC. The TCA military ball is a class formal function that is attended by the cadets enrolled in Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy, their dates, TCA staff members and special guests. …
TCA Salemburg Class 51 cadets enjoyed their class activity day at Round-A-Bout Skating Center located in Fayetteville on Friday, November 30, 2018. During each class, cadets are required to participate in a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser where the proceeds from the donations provides graduation gifts, a military ball and the class activity day. Early in the class …
Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy – Salemburg will hold Inprocessing for Class 52 candidates on Saturday, January 5, 2019. If you have completed an application, attended an orientation and have your acceptance letter, please make sure you have your documentation submitted to the RPM department by Saturday. You can submit documents via email at admissions@nc-tcachallenge.org. This class …
During these first years at TCA New London, one of our strongest supporters has been 1st Baptist Church of Albemarle and its pastor, Andy Jung. Whenever a need arose at the academy for the cadets, Pastor Jung and his congregation stepped up with not only financial support but the giving of their time as well. …
Cadets and staff were treated to a special Christmas luncheon today served by none other than director, LTC (Ret) Williams and the rest of the dining facility staff. At this joyous time of year, relish the time you spend with your cadet and families. We at TCA New London wish all of you a Merry …
