JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) & STEM Camps
JCLCs are Brigade-level training events held at military installations and outdoor facilities across the globe. These immersive leadership camps provide cadets the opportunity to challenge themselves physically and mentally while fostering teamwork, confidence, and discipline.
In recent years, many JCLCs have expanded to include STEM components, integrating hands-on learning in robotics, drone piloting, coding, and engineering. These additions expose cadets to future-focused skills and careers in technology and innovation.
- Format: Camps typically last 4–7 days with structured leadership tasks and outdoor challenges
- STEM Integration: Labs, simulators, drone flights, coding stations, and guest industry instructors
- Eligibility: Open to qualified cadets by Brigade nomination
Upcoming JCLC & STEM Events
| 📅 Dates | 📍 Location | 🔗 Status |
|---|---|---|
| March–August (Varies) | Camp sites & installations nationwide | 🟢 Active Season |
| Full list of JCLC sites coming soon — contact your Brigade representative for local details. | ||
🎥 Video Highlights
JROTC summer camp develops cadets into leaders shows cadets navigating physical and mental challenges at JCLC — a great overview of the leadership experience.
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge 2021 offers a look at the weeklong course designed to challenge cadets physically and mentally while incorporating STEM and leadership development.
STEM Futures: The Life-changing JROTC Leadership … highlights how STEM camps are transforming cadets’ futures through immersive tech learning.
JROTC + STEM = “Raising Cadets to be the next in line” captures the energy of summer STEM camps and cadet innovation in action.
Camps with JROTC introduces the leadership and critical thinking skills cadets develop through summer camp experiences.
The J.C.L.C. Experience (JROTC) documents the day-by-day journey of cadets through a full JCLC cycle, from arrival to graduation.
Leadership in Action
Tip: Units may submit photos and highlights from JCLC to be featured in upcoming Spotlight features.
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) & STEM Camps
JCLCs are Brigade-level training events held at military installations and outdoor facilities across the globe. These immersive leadership camps provide cadets the opportunity to challenge themselves physically and mentally while fostering teamwork, confidence, and discipline.
In recent years, many JCLCs have expanded to include STEM components, integrating hands-on learning in robotics, drone piloting, coding, and engineering. These additions expose cadets to future-focused skills and careers in technology and innovation.
- Format: Camps typically last 4–7 days with structured leadership tasks and outdoor challenges
- STEM Integration: Labs, simulators, drone flights, coding stations, and guest industry instructors
- Eligibility: Open to qualified cadets by Brigade nomination
Upcoming JCLC & STEM Events
| 📅 Dates | 📍 Location | 🔗 Status |
|---|---|---|
| March–August (Varies) | Camp sites & installations nationwide | 🟢 Active Season |
| Full list of JCLC sites coming soon — contact your Brigade representative for local details. | ||
🎥 Video Highlights
JROTC summer camp develops cadets into leaders shows cadets navigating physical and mental challenges at JCLC — a great overview of the leadership experience.
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge 2021 offers a look at the weeklong course designed to challenge cadets physically and mentally while incorporating STEM and leadership development.
STEM Futures: The Life-changing JROTC Leadership … highlights how STEM camps are transforming cadets’ futures through immersive tech learning.
JROTC + STEM = “Raising Cadets to be the next in line” captures the energy of summer STEM camps and cadet innovation in action.
Camps with JROTC introduces the leadership and critical thinking skills cadets develop through summer camp experiences.
The J.C.L.C. Experience (JROTC) documents the day-by-day journey of cadets through a full JCLC cycle, from arrival to graduation.
Leadership in Action
Tip: Units may submit photos and highlights from JCLC to be featured in upcoming Spotlight features.
