Through Camp Challenge, students without ROTC Basic Course experience can examine the Army without incurring an obligation, and qualify for Advanced Course entry. The Army observes these students and determines their officer potential in a leadership oriented, challenging, and motivating 5-week training program. It gives students with at least 54 credit hours a chance to experience military training and help build their resume. They incur no obligation and are not required to join ROTC upon their return to campus - however that option is open to them. The camp philosophy is based on an action-oriented training plan.
Emphasis is hands on, outdoor training with rapid, constructive feedback to the cadet.
Above all else, Camp Challenge is a leadership experience. The training program is designed to inspire students to become outstanding leaders with a sound understanding of traditional leadership values. At Camp Challenge, students are trained to lead and develop their officer leadership potential. Additionally, many 2-year scholarships are awarded at Basic Camp.