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Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
My time at Camden military was one of the best things I have done. It shaped me into a better and more independent individual. My grades skyrocketed so much since leaving my old school, and it has also taught me many valuable life lessons.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
The best thing that happened to me was my drastic improvement in my grades.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
If I were to do anything differently, I would have come my freshman year instead of Junior year.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
What I liked most about my school was the teachers who cared so much about our academics and our well-being.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Do good work abs don’t be lazy.
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
What I most liked about my academics was the small classroom environment. This allowed the kids to make strong relationships with the teachers. We were also able to come see them anytime after school, when we needed help in their class.
Athletics:
1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
The athletics allowed everyone to participate no matter how good or bad you were.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
Mrs. Thaxton did an amazing job with the theatre program at CMA.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
We had lots of clubs and organizations that the teachers were involved in, which was really cool.
Dorm Life:
1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
Dorms were college style dorms that we kept to military standard every day.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
We went to buffet style this year because of COVID. But I preferred Family Style.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
It’s a small, quiet town
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Everyone had friends, we were a brotherhood, there weren’t any big cliques so everyone was included.
Daily Schedule:
Weekday
6:00 AM
Wake up
9:30 AM
First period
11:45 AM
Lunch
3:15 PM
Final period
3:30 PM
Free time starts
5:30 PM
Free time ends
6:00 PM
Dinner
7:30 AM
Study hall starts
9:00 PM
Study hall ends
10:00 PM
Sleep
Weekend
10:00 AM
Wake up
11:45 AM
Lunch
12:30 AM
Freetime
5:45 PM
Dinner
6:30 PM
Dinner ends
9:30 PM
Get ready for bed
10:00 PM
Sleep
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What sets Camden Military Academy apart is its structured military environment, which cultivates discipline, leadership, and accountability through uniforms, drills, and a clear chain of command. Unlike traditional boarding schools, CMA integrates character development into. . .
One aspect that makes Camden Military Academy unique among boarding schools is its structured military environment, which emphasizes leadership, discipline, and personal responsibility in every aspect of student life. Unlike many traditional schools, cadets at. . .
At Camden Military Academy, many aspects of the school are unique. One of my favorite things about Camden Military Academy is the willingness to bring the cadets out of their shells. For me, a small. . .
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