XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge
The Cadet Fitness Challenge at XMC focuses on physical conditioning, teamwork, and mental toughness in a military
▌ Editor's read The Cadet Fitness Challenge website (xmccamp.com) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is an overnight program for boys aged 10-18, emphasizing physical fitness, leadership, and military-style activities. The camp is directed by Dr. Andrew C. Miller, a West Point graduate and former US Army officer, who founded the camp in 2007. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'XMC Camp' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the positive impact on their sons' discipline and confidence. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @xmccamp and a Facebook page 'xmccamp'.
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge 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
- 19 (2007 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 Fitness Challenge
- What ages does XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge accept?
- XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge 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 Fitness Challenge cost?
- XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge 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 Fitness Challenge?
- XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge is operated by a private business, with 2007 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 Fitness Challenge provide lunch?
- Yes — XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside XMC Cadet Fitness Challenge.
- XMC Cadet Field Leader Course · Camp Liberty, Battleground, Alabama · Ages 14–18 · $1,070/week
- XMC Cadet Basic Training · Camp Liberty, Battleground, Alabama · Ages 12–18 · $1,070/week