01 / THE RIGHT FIT
They Must Want to Attend.
We welcome motivated young people ages 13–18 who choose to attend. Discuss the daily routine, program standards and your teenager’s goals together before making a commitment.
Understand the Expectations ↗FOR PARENTS EXPLORING XMC
A Challenge for Them.
Clarity for You.
Understand the program, the standards, the investment and the people supporting your teenager before you enroll.
Camp Liberty · Battleground, Alabama · Cullman County, North Alabama
02 / THE PEOPLE
Know Who Is Teaching.
Explore Cadre experience, youth-protection practices and the program’s approach to health and safety.
Health & Safety ↗Meet the Leadership & Cadre ↗Insurance & Parent Transparency ↗03 / THE PLAN
Understand the Investment.
Review course dates, tuition, what is included and the no-refund policy before paying.
Review Dates & Tuition ↗
A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE
“My son is so proud of all he learned and accomplished while at XMC.”
Command Master Chief Misti Marcucci, U.S. Navy (Ret.) · Former 5th Fleet CMC
Read Family Experiences ↗RETURNING TO XMC?
Plan the Next Step.
Choosing another course is different from preparing for a confirmed enrollment. Check the next course’s prerequisites before re-enrolling.
OVERNIGHT ACCOUNTABILITY
Adult Supervision.
Security & Privacy.
Electronic lodging alarms report to the Command Post and designated leaders, with automatic overnight arming during the Training Mission. A separate common-area camera system provides recorded footage for later review by designated leaders; cameras are not routinely watched live. There are no cameras inside lodging spaces. These systems support adult supervision and accountability checks.
Physical Security & Billeting Alarm Details ↗FLIGHTS & AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Fly into BHM.
We Provide the Ground Transportation.
Use Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Transfers serve enrolled Challengers only; parents arrange their own transportation. Flight Windows, Fees & Transfer Instructions ↗
A Welcome from the Commander.
Read COL Joseph M. Land, Sr., XMC, on the purpose of the challenge, the role of the Cadre and the family's part in the experience.
Read the Complete Welcome Message ↗New to XMC? Explore the Complete Online Program Overview ↗
PLAN YOUR GRADUATION WEEKEND
Friday Evening. Saturday at 10 a.m.
Friends and Family Night is Friday evening at Camp Liberty. Graduation Review is Saturday at 10 a.m. at West Point High School in West Point, Alabama. Confirm the current details in the Parents’ Guide and official Facebook announcements.
The Purpose Behind the Training.
Our mission, vision and seven guiding principles explain how XMC serves young people and the standards that guide our Cadre.
Read Our Mission, Vision & Guiding Principles ↗YOUR NEXT STEP
Find the Right Fit
For Your Teenager.
Enroll For 2027 ↗Questions about the right course or next step? Talk with Admissions.855-XMC-CAMPadmissions@xmccamp.com ↗