SUMMER 2027 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN

FOR FUTURE CHALLENGERS

Find Out What
You Are Capable Of.

For motivated young people ages 13–18. If you want a summer that asks more of you, explore the training, the people and the standards before choosing your challenge. Individual courses have their own eligibility requirements.

Camp Liberty · Battleground, Alabama · Cullman County, North Alabama

Challengers working together in a physical team-training exercise

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Show Up Willing.

You do not need to arrive perfect. You do need to want to attend, make an honest effort and follow the standards.

Understand the Challenge ↗

EARN YOUR PLACE

Start with the Foundation.

Cadet Basic Training is the starting point for earning the title of Cadet. The Fitness Challenge can help you prepare.

Explore Your First Course ↗

Make the Decision Together.

Start here: explore XMC with your parent or guardian. Talk honestly about why you want to attend, what the program expects and what you hope to learn.

Review daily life, grooming, fitness and communication before enrolling. Our training is demanding and voluntary.

ALREADY EARNED THE TITLE OF CADET?

Keep Moving Forward.

Explore the next leadership, specialty or seasonal course that fits your training and readiness.

New to XMC? Explore the Complete Online Program Overview ↗

Explore official service and education resources

EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE

We are an independent civilian youth program. Exploring these official resources creates no service obligation and does not imply Army sponsorship or endorsement of XMC.

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Take on your next challenge.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready to Accept
The Challenge?

Enroll For 2027 ↗
Questions about the right course or next step? Talk with Admissions.855-XMC-CAMPadmissions@xmccamp.com ↗

How Enrollment Works ↗

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