Vocational Classes
Thunderbird cadets will have the opportunity to learn and explore different trades through our partnership with Northeast Tech. This invaluable relationship allows cadets to expand their potential and introduce them to new career paths.
Community Service
As a part of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program, every cadet will complete a minimum of 40 volunteer community service hours. However, they don’t stop there. Cadet’s continue long after 40 hours, learning to give back and help the communities that have given to them.
Mentors
Mentorship is a key component of The Challenge Program. Every Cadet must have a mentor to be in the program. These unsung heroes are a vital part of the Cadets’ success while in the Challenge Program and long after the Cadets leave our campus.
Last Saturday a group of 11 cadets woke up well before the sunrise to travel to and compete in the Bixby Spartan Challenge! This is a competition between 10 local High Schools JROTC programs. Our teams competed in 6 intense challenges as…
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✨WHAT DOES IT MEAN WEDNESDAY ✨
A TAC, which stands for Tactical Officer/Trainer, Advisor, and Counselor, is a key figure in military schools and academies. They play a multifaceted role in cadet development and daily operations.
TACs are integral to the cadet experience, providing constant guidance, support, and supervision. Their close interaction with cadets allows them to significantly influence character development and leadership skills. The TAC's role is crucial in shaping well-rounded, disciplined, and capable future leaders, whether those cadets pursue military careers or civilian paths.
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🌟 PROUD TO SERVE! 🌟
Last Friday, Thunderbird Challenge cadets had the incredible honor of volunteering at the Special Olympics Oklahoma event at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater!
Our team helped with Bocchi ball and cornhole. They spent their time cheering on these amazing athletes. The determination and joy we witnessed was truly inspiring - these competitors showed us what real courage and perseverance look like!
Special thanks to the Special Olympics Oklahoma organization for allowing us to be part of this wonderful day. Service is at the heart of what we do at Thunderbird Challenge, and days like this remind us why.
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That’s amazing.
Awesome, heard they had a great time doing it.
That's amazing. Great job cadets
Last week we celebrated employee appreciation. Thunderbird would not be as successful without all of our amazing staff. The dedication among our team is unmatched. Everyone that works here plays an integral part to the success of our Program and the success of our cadets futures. It’s a common phrase among the staff that “It’s always a good day at Thunderbird” that doesn’t mean we don’t have tough days but any of the staff here will tell you any struggles we may face are all worth it when we see these cadets start to thrive and achieve their goals. Thank-you to all our staff that work so hard to ensure that our cadets are successful!
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Thank you to all of you who help our kids. You are a blessing.
A well-deserved celebration. Thank you very much for all the dedication and effort with all these young people.
Team leaders and everyone who works at TCP are amazing people with hearts for children who need the help that Thunderbird provides!!!
The extraordinary impact of mentors on our Thunderbird Challenge cadets cannot be overstated. These dedicated individuals serve as guiding lights during crucial transformative moments, building trust and character while providing personalized support tailored to each cadet's unique journey.
Our mentors demonstrate accountability and integrity daily, showing rather than simply telling cadets how to conduct themselves with honor. Some of our mentors were once cadets themselves, creating a powerful cycle of positive influence and living proof that today's challenges build tomorrow's character.
Their consistent guidance helps cadets develop resilience and problem-solving abilities that extend far beyond the program itself.
If you're interested in making this kind of difference in a young person's life, we invite you to reach out about mentor opportunities at Thunderbird Challenge.
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Now tell the future plans for all to know. Worst leadership decision EVER made in regards to the program. To say I am crushed is an under statement.
The days leading up to home pass can seem to drag by as the cadets get excited to go home and see family. The first platoon girls broke out the chalk to help keep the nerves down before our last home pass. We have some awesome artists in this group of ladies! Enjoy!
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