Becoming The Men They Were Meant To Be

“My parents taught me many great things as a youngster, but I learned more about applying those traits as I grew into adulthood at CMA. A big one for me was not being too absorbed with myself and my wants.The adult faculty and leadership at CMA showed us that we had to take responsibility for our actions, and deal with the consequences of our decisions.”

CAM WALTERS, CMA BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CMA CLASS OF ’73

“I can say with full certainty that attending Camden Military Academy permanently changed my life for the better. CMA’s “whole man” initiative isn’t just a talking point; I am a more well rounded person now than before my time there. I would not be who I am today without it. The military structure and dual enrollment courses prepared me for success in university, where I have thrived while others were unprepared. I have been able to effectively schedule my days, study, succeed in all of my courses and stand out from the crowd. I am now a confident, capable, and disciplined man thanks to Camden Military Academy. Mark McGregor Class of 2022”

MARK MCGREGOR, CLASS OF 2022

“I would like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to attend Camden. The structure, discipline, and academic support helped me succeed and develop and I owe that to Camden Military Academy.”

DEVIN WATLEY, CLASS OF 2023

“Camden Military was the best decision I have made for myself, it has given me educational and leadership opportunities I would not have had in the public school system. CMA made me set goals and gave me the support to achieve them!”

LUKE TSCHIMPKE, CLASS OF 2023

“Sending our son to Camden Military Academy was one of the most important and ultimately rewarding decisions we have made. Before arriving at Camden, he was struggling not just academically, but also with purpose, structure, and motivation. We knew he had potential but he needed an environment that could help bring out the best in him. From the moment he stepped onto campus, the transformation began. The structure, discipline, and accountability Camden instilled in him gave him a sense of purpose he hadn’t felt before. The faculty and staff didn’t just see him as a student—they saw him as a young man worth investing in, and that made all the difference. Over the two years there, we watched our son grow in ways we never imagined. His grades improved significantly, earning 30+ hours of college dual enrollment credits his senior year, but more importantly, so did his character. He became more responsible, respectful, and goal-oriented. He developed leadership skills and built lifelong friendships. Camden Military Academy didn’t just educate our son, it empowered him. It gave him the tools to succeed not only in the classroom but in life. For that, we are grateful.”

SAFRIET FAMILY, CLASS OF 2025

“My son’s graduation this year marked a significant milestone. One of the most beneficial decisions I made for him was enrolling him in Camden Military Academy, an institution boasting an exemplary program, distinguished educators, and administrators. The program’s robust leadership is instrumental in fostering students’ growth and success. My son attended CMA for his entire high school education, consistently excelling academically and graduating with honors, having completed 38 hours of college credits. He is now pursuing higher education at the University of South Carolina.”

WILLIAMS FAMILY, CLASS OF 2025

“We sent our 16 year old son to Camden after his sophomore year in high school. He left us that year as a confused young boy with an uncertain future. Two years later with the guidance of teachers, staff and coaches at Camden, he came out as a confident and focused young man! He learned that with self-discipline, Faith and confidence you can determine your own path moving forward. If you buy into the process at Camden and the future is yours.”

WINNEK FAMILY, CLASS OF 2025

“My son achieved more in one year than he had in the rest of his high school experience, where he was a frustrated underachiever. But thanks to Camden’s positive role models and seamless structure, he enjoyed an adventurous senior year (his first at Camden) while earning substantial scholarship money on his way to The Citadel. Smaller class sizes encouraged him to accept accountability and take control of his future!

BEST FAMILY, CLASS OF 2022

“One of the hardest decisions my husband and I made as parents was to send our son to Camden Military Academy at 15 years old, the beginning of his sophomore year in 2019. We prayed that this decision would help guide him to be the best that we knew he could be. We encouraged him to embrace the school and the opportunities as we knew that if he did that he would thrive. He needed guidance and leadership and was surrounded by strong male role models. He needed the structure and small class size and an education that is no longer provided in the public school system. Lon worked hard in school and equally as hard in athletics and in leadership roles. He is a proud member of the CMA class of 2022. I am so proud to say that he earned a National ROTC Scholarship and has a clear direction for his future!

CALLIS FAMILY, CLASS OF 2022

“Without a doubt, sending Anthony to Camden was a great decision…his character was molded in that military academy.”

MICHAEL GROOVER – MY DELICIOUS LIFE WITH PAULA DEEN