Dallas ISD (DISD) JROTC
2023 SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP
On Location with Dallas ISD JROTC
2023 DISD JROTC SUMMER CAMP
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 07:30 AM
Paul Quinn College, Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, TX, USA
DISD JROTC "This Year’s Concept"
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) is an outstanding program of instruction that provides JROTC Cadets an opportunity to practice leadership skills, team building, and adventure training in a hands-on military environment. Training activities are categorized into Core, Integrated, and Optional events.
Departure Day (1) at Adamson High School
5th Brigade, Dallas ISD had over 23 JROTC High School programs to arrive at Adamson High School for the first day of JCLC leadership Summer Camp.
Approximately 120 cadets and over 80 Cadre arrived excited and ready for 2023 JROTC Summer Camp held at Paul Quinn College located in Dallas, Texas. The Cadets and Cadre were both excited for the first day of camp. The Camp will give Cadets a new perspective on life by introducing them to more outdoor and adventurous activities.
Cadets arriving at departure site
Cadets saying Good-Bye to parents
Cadets arriving at Paul Quinn for start of camp
Cadets enroute to Camp
Cadets arrived at Camp
Opening Ceremony
An Insight into DISD JROTC Summer Leadership Camp
Archery
Cadets had the opportunity to be introduce to the new sport of Archery. It is a sport where cadets utilize bowing arrows to shoot arrows.
Land Navigation/Orienteering
Cadets participated in the Land Navigation activities where they would utilize their skills to navigate to various locations and positions using military maps and compasse. The Cadets were closely supervised during this course. The objective is for the Cadets to maneuver through unfamiliar terrain and find different points.
Water Safety
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp Cadets at Summer Camp attempt to complete water safety.
Techniques
The event is conducted in a swimming pool. The Cadets utilize their Army OCP pants as a flotation device. The event is conducted in the shallow end of the pool for safety reasons. It helps if a Cadet can swim or thread water but it is not a must.
Trinity Forest Adventure Park
The Trinity Forest Park is located in the southern part of Dallas. The park features many adventurous activities for kids and adults. The park is comprised of high ropes, and ziplines courses of different levels.
The Trinity Forest Park is a great adventure. It is located only minutes from downtown Dallas. It is a park on seven acres. The Cadets had an opportunity to complete the high rope course. Climbing the ropes were fun and exciting for the Cadets. They had an opportunity to utilize their upper body strength to maneuver through obstacles. Upper body strength is key in achieving the obstacles. Although the obstacles were challenging, the Cadets were up for the challenge. Many demonstrated a sense of self-confidence in completing the course. Many of the Cadets overcame their fear of heights and met the challenge. Overall, the Cadets had an amazing time.
Only a limited number of Cadets are selected from their school out of the many Cadets in the program due to a limited number of slots. Cadets are fortunate to be able to attend the summer camp and have this experience. These experiences will lead to lifelong memories that will impact their team and leader skills.
JROTC Summer Camp is an excellent opportunity for Cadets to build on their self-confidence and leadership skills. The Cadets are so into the adventure camp activities that they don’t even think about their phone, social media, the internet or web. It is truly a healthy and refreshing experience for Cadets to get back outdoors after Covid.
Relay Competition Team Comradery
Relay Competition Fireman's Carry
Relay Competition Litter Carry
IRON MAN TEAM COMRADERY
IRON MAN TUG OF WAR
IRON MAN LOG CARRY
Robotics Vex V5 “Over Under”
There are sixty (60) Triballs on a VRC Over Under Field.
There are two netted Goals on opposite sides of the field. A 2” PVC Barrier divides the field into a Red Offensive Zone and a Blue Offensive Zone.
Each Triball scored in a Goal is worth five (5) points, and each Triball which makes it into an Offensive Zone is worth two (2) points.
The VRC Over Under field also includes two sets of Alliance-specific pipes on either side of the Barrier. These are called Elevation Bars, and are used at the end of the Match for Elevating Robots.
At the end of the Match, each Robot’s height off the ground will be measured to determine their Elevation Tier. Elevation Points will then be awarded based on each Robot’s Tier relative to all other Robots. For example, getting to Tier E could be worth as many as twenty (20) points OR as few as five (5). Elevation Tiers begin at the floor, and they end above the Elevation Bar!
Drill Competition Bravo Company Take's the Win
Drill competition is an activity where the cadets demonstrate their drill and ceremony skills. It also is an opportunity to highlight teamwork. The Cadets at camp have spent the last few days marching to numerous locations and practicing their drill movements as a unit.
Schedule
Closing Ceremony
Cadets Corner "Should I tell my friends to Join JROTC"?
A: Absolutely, It's an opportunity to grow as a leader and become a team player.
thoughts... What was Summer Camp Like for you?
It was an excellent opportunity to learn, network, and build relationships while gaining expert professional insights. But we know it can be challenging to afford to attend. That's why they proudly offer us an affordable opportunity to cadets attending our camps.
Brigade Executive Officer Cadet LTC Damien Polk
Brigade Operations Officer Cadet MAJ Carol Resendez
Brigade Personnel Officer Cadet MAJ Erick Pereda
DISD JROTC Brigade Commander Cadet COL Nicolas Powell
Dallas ISD JROTC Director of Army Instruction
Director's Corner
Summer Camp gives the Cadets an opportunity to implement and execute what they have learned in the class all year from a leadership perspective. My hope is that the Cadets will find it worthwhile and fulfilling. My goal is that they will leave summer camp more confident in their leadership abilities. The idea is that the Cadets experience personal and team building challenges that will allow them an opportunity to expand their leadership knowledge and encourage them to lead and be an active part of a team.
LTC Fred Holland
DISD, JROTC Director