The training is designed to develop the physical and mental stamina required of junior officers in the Army.
Emphasis is placed on leadership training.
The student has many opportunities to practice leading others under a variety of conditions. Instruction is presented by Army professionals in marksmanship, land navigation, tactics, first aid, military customs, and many other areas. Officers from schools across the country are available for counseling, instruction, and guidance. Camp Challenge graduates are fully eligible for enrollment into the Advanced Program upon returning to college in the fall. Camp Challenge is six weeks of training conducted at Fort Knox , Kentucky.