Handouts
Knowledge is power
Download the Honor Code, Cadet Five General Rules, Courtesies and Conduct.
Search Procedures
Instructions for how candidates and cadets are searched for contraband upon entering and reentering the program.
Packing Lists
The following items are not allowed at Thunderbird Challenge Program.
If brought, items will be returned to parent/guardian on in-processing day at the last station.
Male Candidates List
Important Notes for Males
All candidates must report wearing casual clothes.
This includes (preferred) red cotton t-shirt, white cotton socks, white cotton underwear and running shoes (no court shoes), jeans. Please carefully read the list of materials and clothing each candidate is required to bring with them. Items that do not appear on the list will be provided by the academy at no cost.
Mark your clothing.
Print neatly in ½-inch letters, with black permanent marker.
Underwear: Print LAST NAME inside waistband in back, directly to the left of the tag.
Tshirt: Print LAST NAME inside back collar, directly in the center of the collar.
Socks: Print LAST NAME on top of each sock, directly across the toes.
Sports Bras: Print LAST NAME inside one of the back straps.
Towels/Wash Cloths: Print LAST NAME centered on bottom.
Candidate’s civilian clothing will be returned to the parent at the last station on in-processing day.
No Luggage Allowed.
Please bring all required items in the large mesh laundry bag that you purchased. Purpose: The academy does not have the space to store luggage or keep up with it. If used, it will be returned to the guardian on in-processing day. Please assist us in this requirement.
No Cell phones allowed.
Please ensure your Cadet does not bring it here on day 1 or any pass.
Fifteen (15) pictures allowed.
No gang signs, nudity or otherwise inappropriate behavior allowed in the pictures. The program staff will determine what is or is not appropriate. Again, all inappropriate pictures will be returned to the guardian on in-processing day. Pictures must be real photographs. No Pictures are to be carried on you or in your books.
Female Candidates List
Important Notes for Females
All candidates must report wearing casual clothes.
This includes (preferred) red cotton t-shirt, white cotton socks, white cotton underwear and running shoes (no court shoes), jeans. Please carefully read the list of materials and clothing each candidate is required to bring with them. Items that do not appear on the list will be provided by the academy at no cost.
Mark your clothing.
Print neatly in ½-inch letters, with black permanent marker.
Underwear: Print LAST NAME inside waistband in back, directly to the left of the tag.
Tshirt: Print LAST NAME inside back collar, directly in the center of the collar.
Socks: Print LAST NAME on top of each sock, directly across the toes.
Sports Bras: Print LAST NAME inside one of the back straps.
Towels/Wash Cloths: Print LAST NAME centered on bottom.
Candidate’s civilian clothing will be returned to the parent at the last station on in-processing day.
Feminine Hygiene Products:
Please bring a 2-3 month supply. If cadet supply depletes all hygiene supplies before home pass the parent may mail or bring by supplies needed to the academy. Cadets will be allowed to bring back supplies from home pass that is on the packing list.
No Luggage Allowed.
Please bring all required items in the large mesh laundry bag that you purchased. Purpose: The academy does not have the space to store luggage or keep up with it. If used, it will be returned to the guardian on in-processing day. Please assist us in this requirement.
No Cell phones allowed.
Please ensure your Cadet does not bring it here on day 1 or any pass.
Fifteen (15) pictures allowed.
No gang signs, nudity or otherwise inappropriate behavior allowed in the pictures. The program staff will determine what is or is not appropriate. Again, all inappropriate pictures will be returned to the guardian on in-processing day. Pictures must be real photographs. No Pictures are to be carried on you or in your books.
Male Candidates List
Important Notes for Males
All candidates must report wearing casual clothes.
This includes (preferred) red cotton t-shirt, white cotton socks, white cotton underwear and running shoes (no court shoes), jeans. Please carefully read the list of materials and clothing each candidate is required to bring with them. Items that do not appear on the list will be provided by the academy at no cost.
Mark your clothing.
Print neatly in ½-inch letters, with black permanent marker.
Underwear: Print LAST NAME inside waistband in back, directly to the left of the tag.
Tshirt: Print LAST NAME inside back collar, directly in the center of the collar.
Socks: Print LAST NAME on top of each sock, directly across the toes.
Sports Bras: Print LAST NAME inside one of the back straps.
Towels/Wash Cloths: Print LAST NAME centered on bottom.
Candidate’s civilian clothing will be returned to the parent at the last station on in-processing day.
No Luggage Allowed.
Please bring all required items in the large mesh laundry bag that you purchased. Purpose: The academy does not have the space to store luggage or keep up with it. If used, it will be returned to the guardian on in-processing day. Please assist us in this requirement.
No Cell phones allowed.
Please ensure your Cadet does not bring it here on day 1 or any pass.
Fifteen (15) pictures allowed.
No gang signs, nudity or otherwise inappropriate behavior allowed in the pictures. The program staff will determine what is or is not appropriate. Again, all inappropriate pictures will be returned to the guardian on in-processing day. Pictures must be real photographs. No Pictures are to be carried on you or in your books.
Female Candidates List
Important Notes for Females
All candidates must report wearing casual clothes.
This includes (preferred) red cotton t-shirt, white cotton socks, white cotton underwear and running shoes (no court shoes), jeans. Please carefully read the list of materials and clothing each candidate is required to bring with them. Items that do not appear on the list will be provided by the academy at no cost.
Mark your clothing.
Print neatly in ½-inch letters, with black permanent marker.
Underwear: Print LAST NAME inside waistband in back, directly to the left of the tag.
Tshirt: Print LAST NAME inside back collar, directly in the center of the collar.
Socks: Print LAST NAME on top of each sock, directly across the toes.
Sports Bras: Print LAST NAME inside one of the back straps.
Towels/Wash Cloths: Print LAST NAME centered on bottom.
Candidate’s civilian clothing will be returned to the parent at the last station on in-processing day.
Feminine Hygiene Products:
Please bring a 2-3 month supply. If cadet supply depletes all hygiene supplies before home pass the parent may mail or bring by supplies needed to the academy. Cadets will be allowed to bring back supplies from home pass that is on the packing list.
No Luggage Allowed.
Please bring all required items in the large mesh laundry bag that you purchased. Purpose: The academy does not have the space to store luggage or keep up with it. If used, it will be returned to the guardian on in-processing day. Please assist us in this requirement.
No Cell phones allowed.
Please ensure your Cadet does not bring it here on day 1 or any pass.
Fifteen (15) pictures allowed.
No gang signs, nudity or otherwise inappropriate behavior allowed in the pictures. The program staff will determine what is or is not appropriate. Again, all inappropriate pictures will be returned to the guardian on in-processing day. Pictures must be real photographs. No Pictures are to be carried on you or in your books.