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Georgia Military College host JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp Inspiring hundreds of cadets across Georgia
Georgia Military College host JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp Inspiring hundreds of cadets across Georgia
Georgia Military College (GMC) marked the successful completion of its three-week-long JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) camp, which brought together nearly 700 Army and Air Force cadets from more than 50 high schools across Georgia. Each week-long camp offered cadets an immersive experience and a unique opportunity to enhance their leadership skills through the exceptional facilities provided by GMC.
The JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge camp, held annually, aims to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. This year’s event witnessed an unprecedented turnout, showcasing the enthusiasm and dedication of JROTC cadets from schools across the state. Throughout each camp, these students actively engaged in various challenging activities, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, personal growth and leadership development.
One of the highlights of the camp was the utilization of GMC’s outstanding facilities, which provided an ideal environment for leadership development. The Leadership Reaction Course, an interactive obstacle course designed to test problem-solving and decision-making skills, challenged cadets to think on their feet and overcome obstacles. The GMC Lake Lot allowed them to practice water-based activities, including drown proofing, problem solving and canoeing instilling confidence and resilience. The rappel tower offered an exhilarating opportunity for cadets to conquer their fears and demonstrate their courage as they rappel down the – foot rappel tower. Furthermore, the Baugh Barracks and the Bulldog Cafe served as the central hub for student accommodations and dining, ensuring a comfortable and enriching experience throughout the camp.
GMC’s senior leadership played an integral role in engaging with the students, further emphasizing the unique opportunities GMC can provide as they pursue higher education. These interactions allowed the JROTC cadets to gain valuable insights into the college experience, the benefits of military education, and the wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities available at GMC. The senior leadership’s presence served as a source of inspiration for the cadets, demonstrating the tangible rewards of dedication, discipline, and hard work. At the conclusion of each camp, a graduation ceremony was held where all rising seniors and top performing cadets were awarded with collegiate scholarship opportunities to be a part of GMC’s U.S. Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program (ECP) or GMC’s State Service Scholarship Program after their high school graduation.
“Georgia Military College is honored to have hosted the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge camp and to have witnessed the exceptional talent and potential displayed by these young leaders,” said Major Benjamin Carrick, Georgia Military College Operations Officer. “We are committed to nurturing their growth, empowering them with the necessary skills to succeed, and showcasing the opportunities that await them at GMC. We believe that this camp has provided invaluable experiences and memories that will shape their futures.”
As the JCLC camp concluded, GMC stands proud of its commitment to foster leadership and excellence among the youth of Georgia. The college remains dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities, empowering students to reach their full potential, and shaping them into future leaders who will positively impact their communities.
Participating schools included:
Week 1
Central Macon High School
Crawford County High School
Crisp County High School
Dodge County High School
Dooly County High School
Georgia Military College Prep School
Irwin County High School
Jones County High School
Mary Persons High School
Mitchell County High School
Northeast Macon High School
Worth County High School
Putnam County High School
Sumter County High School
Taylor County High School
Thomas County Central High School
Turner County High School
Wilcox County High School
Week 2
Adairsville High School
Alexander High School
Cass High School
Campbell High School
Cartersville High School
Dalton High School
Douglas County High School
Gordon Central High School
Haralson County High School
Hiram High School
Lafayette High School
Lakeview-Fort Olgelthorpe High School
North Paulding High School
Osborne High School
Paulding County High School
Pebblebrook High School
Ringgold High School
Sonaraville High School
South Cobb High School
South Paulding High School
Week 3
Etowah High School
Houston County High School
Lowndes High School
Monroe High School
New Hampstead High School
Northgate High School
Sandy Creek High School
Sequoyah High School
Troup County High School
Twiggs County High School
Veterans High School
Warner Robins High School
Westside High School
For more information about JCLC camp at Georgia Military College contact the Corps of Cadets Commandants Office at 478-387-4900.
