A MESSAGE TO FAMILIES
From the Commander.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step towards providing your child with the Adventure of a Lifetime by exploring enrollment in Extreme Military Challenge! (XMC). Please keep in mind that we are not a correctional camp nor a punishment for teens. Our participants attend because they have an interest in a military career or they just want to push themselves during the summer.
Our program is realistic and challenging. It's meant to be. The days are long, tiring and exciting, much like life in the Army's Basic Combat Training. With that said, we work with teens, and we are very aware of that. Most of our staff started as Cadets or have a long history of working with teens. Therefore, we maintain a delicate balance of providing a realistic military environment, while always remembering that our real mission is to develop leadership and self-confidence in young people. Your child's greatest challenge may be getting through the first few days. With continued effort, Challengers learn how much they can accomplish.
Your son or daughter will be trained hard, pushed physically and mentally, and provided an unmatched opportunity to experience the military lifestyle first-hand. From marching to marksmanship training, their days will be filled with much of the same experiences a Soldier receives while in Basic Combat Training. Our Drill Instructor Staff consist of experienced Army Drill Sergeants, Marine Corps Drill Instructors, Coast Guard Company Commanders and Air Force Military Training Instructors. Our staff has an immense amount of experience. In fact, 95% are either retired military, veterans or currently serving in some capacity.
Our programs fill each summer. To avoid being waitlisted we encourage you to save your spot as soon as you've decided to enroll. If you know of someone who would also like to attend Extreme Military Challenge! along with your son or daughter, please contact us for an opportunity for both you and the other family to save a portion of your enrollment fee.
Most of your questions should be answered by the Online XMC Program Overview and the detailed pages linked from it. After enrollment, use the 2026 Parents’ Guide for preparation, required items and the practical details of camp life.
For recent news, photos and updates, follow our Official Facebook Page. Explore the XMC Video Library and Camp Liberty facilities for a closer look at training and daily life.
Thank you for taking the time to look at Extreme Military Challenge! If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to call us toll-free at 855-XMC-CAMP.
Mega-Hooah!
COL Land
“Liberty 6”