Author: Mack Trapp

A Hike Through Camden, South Carolina

A Hike Through Camden, South Carolina

Cadets were able to join up with the South Carolina 7 expedition today and hike through both the forest and urban environments of Camden. The South Carolina 7 expedition is lead by Dr. Tom Mullikin, a Camden native who has put the preservation of the environment at the forefront of his agenda across the globe!… Read more »

Summer Activities for CMA Boy Scouts

junior Cadets in a frame

Camden Military Academy cadets are staying busy over the summer and for this group of boy scouts that is especially true! A few of our scouts attended Camp Barstow in South Carolina to work on their outdoor skills. Camp Barstow is located along the banks of Lake Murray and provides an array of outdoor activities… Read more »

A Look Back At The Year!

Classroom setting with an individual in a military-style uniform seated in the foreground; blurred instructor at the front near a whiteboard; educational or training session within a military context.

Another school year at Camden Military Academy is coming to a close. The classrooms, barracks, and athletic facilities will remain quiet for a well-deserved Summer break. While many, (if not all) of our students are excited for the final day of school we say good-bye to our Senior Class. These young men are going off… Read more »

Boy Scouts Trip To Myrtle Beach, SC

Boy Scouts Trip To Myrtle Beach

This past weekend, Troop 38 (CMA Scouts) enjoyed a camping trip to Myrtle Beach State Park. The weather was great and cadets were able to enjoy some time swimming, cooking, camping, and going out for seafood!

A Trip to the USS Yorktown

A Trip to the USS Yorktown

A group of CMA cadets were able to take a trip to the historic coastal town of Charleston, South Carolina to visit the Patriot’s Point Naval & Maritime Museum. The highlight of the museum is the USS Yorktown, a decommissioned aircraft carrier that served from WW2 – Vietnam. The ship allows cadets to travel back… Read more »

Track Season Ends Strong!

The CMA Track Season came to an end on Saturday at the State Meet in Charleston, SC. The notable achievement in this last meet was that our Spartan athletes broke the school record in the 4×800! After a long day, they were able to enjoy some much needed Mellow Mushroom pizza before returning to campus…. Read more »

Congratulations to our Band Members!

Cadet Band Members

Congratulations to the following band members: Jude Moore, Michael Eilbeck, Mykel Connor, Ayden Puri, Evon Nohai, Griffin Lenrow, Wyatt Taylor, Sam Gazaille, and Kayden Barreto. They all earned Superiors at the SCBDA Solo and Ensemble Festival this past weekend in Spartanburg, SC. Afterwards they ate at the famous Beacon Drive-In and were treated to a… Read more »

Hole in One

Cadet playing golf

The CMA golf team had a fun season. The roster included Cadets Kasper, Duke, Halim, Barnes, Davolt, Moody, Jones, Meade, Berger, Puri, Novak, and Quinn. We notched a few wins against schools such as MacBee and Governor’s School. We played on many courses close-by including a few in Camden and also at courses in Great… Read more »

Senior Farewell – Nathan Heighton

Heraldic coat of arms with a quadranted shield, black griffin, golden lion, crowned helmet, and skull with crossed bones, set against a white background.

As I stand here, gazing at the familiar red-brick buildings of Camden Military Academy, a bittersweet feeling washes over me. Graduation looms, a marker separating the structured life I’ve known for the past two years from the vast, uncharted territory of “after.” It’s a time of excitement, yes, but also of saying goodbye to a… Read more »

FCA Breakfast

A teacher is reading book toward cadets

The Camden Military Academy Fellowship of Christian Athlete cadets had a breakfast and message this morning, April 12th. During this time, cadets were able to enjoy each others company and fellowship. John Griggs, the area FCA Director gave a message to the cadets and spent time with them. Our Headmaster, Col. Eric Boland and other… Read more »