Visiting Camden Military Academy is the best way to discover all that we and Camden, South Carolina have to offer!
We are confident that once you meet our outstanding faculty and cadets, you will realize that no other military school in America provides more opportunities for young men to excel academically, physically, and emotionally. Camden conducts visits each weekday, and prospective family open houses are available on select dates. If you would like to arrange a campus visit, please call us at 1-800-948-6291. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Plan Your Visit to Camden Military Academy – Why Weekdays Are Best!
While weekends might seem like a convenient time to visit Camden Military Academy, we highly encourage prospective students and their families to schedule their visit during the week. Here’s why:
✅ Experience the True Cadet Life – On weekdays, you’ll see our cadets engaged in their daily routine, from structured academics to leadership training and extracurricular activities. Weekends tend to be more relaxed, meaning you won’t get the full picture of the discipline and structure that make CMA unique.
✅ Meet the Faculty and Staff – Teachers, coaches, and administrators are available throughout the week to answer your questions and provide insights into our rigorous academic and character-building programs. Visiting on a weekday allows for more meaningful interactions with those who shape our cadets’ futures.
✅ Observe Classes in Action – Camden Military Academy’s academic programs are a crucial part of our mission. A weekday visit gives you the opportunity to sit in on classes, witness our teaching methods firsthand, and see how cadets engage with their coursework.
✅ Tour a Fully Operational Campus – During the week, our campus is alive with activity. You’ll see cadets following their schedules, participating in leadership exercises, and preparing for future success. The atmosphere on weekends, while still structured, doesn’t fully showcase the day-to-day life of a CMA cadet.
For the most authentic and informative visit, we highly recommend scheduling your tour during the week. This will give you the best feel for what life at Camden Military Academy is truly like.
Contact our admissions office today to set up a weekday visit!
Directions from I-20: Take Exit 98, and go towards Camden on Highway 521. The third stoplight you will reach is DeKalb Street. Make a right onto DeKalb. Camden Military Academy is 5 miles down the road on the left.
Directions from I-77 South: Merge onto I-20 East towards Florence from I-77 (Exit 16A). Travel on I-20 for about 20 miles. Take Exit 98, and go towards Camden on Highway 521. The third stoplight you will reach is DeKalb Street. Make a right onto DeKalb. Camden Military Academy is 5 miles down the road on the left.
Directions from I-26 East: Merge onto I-20 East towards Florence from I-26. Travel on I-20 for about 20 miles. Take Exit 98, and go towards Camden on Highway 521. The third stoplight you will reach is DeKalb Street. Make a right onto DeKalb. Camden Military Academy is 5 miles down the road on the left.
Directions from I-26 West: Merge onto I-77 North towards Charlotte. From I-77, merge onto I-20 East (Exit 16A). Travel on I-20 for about 20 miles. Take Exit 98, and go towards Camden on Highway 521. The third stoplight you will reach is DeKalb Street. Make a right onto DeKalb. Camden Military Academy is 5 miles down the road on the left.
Directions from I-95 North and South: Merge onto I-20 east towards Columbia. Travel on I-20 for roughly 40 miles. Take Exit 98, and go towards Camden on Highway 521. The third stoplight you will reach is DeKalb Street. Make a right onto DeKalb. Camden Military Academy is 5 miles down the road on the left.
Columbia, SC (CAE) approximately 40 minutes from campus
Charlotte, NC (CLT) approximately 80 minutes from campus
Personal aircraft may land at the Woodward Field (CDN) which is adjacent to our campus.
Begin your transformative journey toward academic excellence, leadership development, and personal growth by taking the first step—apply now to join Camden Military Academy and unlock the doors to a future of opportunity and achievement!