XMC Cadet Basic Training
Cadet Basic Training at XMC provides a challenging military-style summer program focusing on discipline, leadership,
▌ Editor's read The XMC Cadet Basic Training camp website (xmccamp.com) loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs. The camp, founded by Dr. William J. Daugherty, has been operating for over 40 years, offering a military-style summer experience for young men aged 13-17. It is an overnight program focused on leadership, discipline, and physical fitness. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While the website details the camp's philosophy and activities, it does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or whether staff undergo background checks. The camp maintains an active presence on social media with an Instagram handle @xmc_camp and a Facebook page XMC.Camp. Google reviews for 'XMC Camp' show a rating of 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their sons' discipline and confidence.
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Since 198640+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
XMC Cadet Basic Training serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1986 (40 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 12–18
- Address: 1000 Military College Rd, Marion, AL 36756
- Phone: (334) 683-2700
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, part of 5-week $5350 total
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about XMC Cadet Basic Training
- What ages does XMC Cadet Basic Training accept?
- XMC Cadet Basic Training is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does XMC Cadet Basic Training cost?
- XMC Cadet Basic Training publishes $1,070/week for the standard session. USD, part of 5-week $5350 total Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs XMC Cadet Basic Training?
- XMC Cadet Basic Training is operated by a private business, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does XMC Cadet Basic Training provide lunch?
- Yes — XMC Cadet Basic Training includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside XMC Cadet Basic Training.
- XMC Cadet Field Leader Course · Camp Liberty, Battleground, Alabama · Ages 14–18 · $1,070/week
- XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge · Camp Liberty, Battleground, Alabama · Ages 12–18 · $1,070/week