THE THREE LEVELS: SCOUT, CADET AND OFFICER
Adventure and Exposure as a SCOUT
Developing leadership as a Cadet OFFICER
Adventure and Exposure as a SCOUT
Ages: 11-13
Days: 21 days
This Program introduces the scout to numerous adventure opportunities, designed to increase the scout’s experiences with physical fitness, hiking, water adventures, sports, handling fire, wildlife, outdoor night/darkness, and heights. Scouts will have the opportunity to develop their self-confidence, respectfully i
Ages: 11-13
Days: 21 days
This Program introduces the scout to numerous adventure opportunities, designed to increase the scout’s experiences with physical fitness, hiking, water adventures, sports, handling fire, wildlife, outdoor night/darkness, and heights. Scouts will have the opportunity to develop their self-confidence, respectfully interact with instructors and peers, understand teamwork, excel to new levels of personal development, and overcome behaviors that may have limited their development in the past.
Rigorous and Demanding as a CADET
Developing leadership as a Cadet OFFICER
Adventure and Exposure as a SCOUT
Ages: 14-20
Days: 21 days
This Program introduces the cadet to phase of instruction that focuses on a robust military-styled training environment that uses a West Point inspired training model. The 18 training days are not intended to “break-down” a cadet and build them up in a new way, conversely, this model is intended to use a demandin
Ages: 14-20
Days: 21 days
This Program introduces the cadet to phase of instruction that focuses on a robust military-styled training environment that uses a West Point inspired training model. The 18 training days are not intended to “break-down” a cadet and build them up in a new way, conversely, this model is intended to use a demanding physical environment to inspire teamwork, respect for others, and the honor that comes from being a good follower and leader. Cadets will be exposed to rigorous training events such as military physical fitness, repelling, water operations, rope bridging, obstacle courses, land navigation, competitive sports, and outdoor skills development, that have a purpose as a part of achieving the program learning objectives.
Developing leadership as a Cadet OFFICER
Developing leadership as a Cadet OFFICER
Developing leadership as a Cadet OFFICER
Ages: 15-20
Days: 21 days
The finishing program complements the learned skills and values developed in the SCOUT and CADET programs but uniquely applies them in a leadership role. OFFICER program participants should be graduates of the CADET Program of instruction and have an exit evaluation from Program II that recognizes the candidate as
Ages: 15-20
Days: 21 days
The finishing program complements the learned skills and values developed in the SCOUT and CADET programs but uniquely applies them in a leadership role. OFFICER program participants should be graduates of the CADET Program of instruction and have an exit evaluation from Program II that recognizes the candidate as a future leader. The training days are rigorous and demanding, similar to CADET Program II, but the Cadet OFFICER will be integrated as an assistant trainer for the SCOUT and CADET Programs for half days in the training cycle and receive additional training during the opposite part of the day.
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Clothing
Clothing
Clothing
Trainees are required to wear only approved clothing for learning. All trainees will travel to the Victor Commander Camp in a designated travel uniform and wear the same uniform for excursions. Trainees will also wear a military-styled utility uniform for aggressive activities, such as rappelling, hiking, rock climbing and other adventure events. No individual clothing is needed.
Meals
Clothing
Clothing
Meals are designed to fuel the body and not distract from the needs a trainee will need during rigorous activities. Trainees will eat their meals in a dining facility in an orderly process. Leaders eat last and all trainees will be responsible for keeping a neat and clean dining facility.
Housing
Recognition and Awards
Recognition and Awards
Trainees will sleep in sex-segregated areas with 24-hour monitoring. All rooms have air-conditioning, heat, and new windows to allow for fresh air from the Shenandoah Mountains. Trainees will be housed two to three per room.
Recognition and Awards
Recognition and Awards
Recognition and Awards
All trainees will receive an evaluation before they depart and will also be identified as having met the Camp standards, exceed the Camp standards (25%) or among the best of Camp graduates (10%). Awards will be presented in a manner that recognizes the exceptional abilities of trainees who perform at this distinguished level.
PROJECT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
At Victor Commander, safety and security of all trainees and cadre members is particularly important. Trainees understand that ensuring proper safety is one of the points in the honor code that all trainees sign within an hour of arriving at Victor Commander. Safety is reinforced in all training, supervised by the cadre, and integrated in all activities.
Several of the Victor Commander cadre are medically trained to apply immediate first aid and are supported by a nurse on the training installation. Within one kilometer, the training location has a community hospital that has a full-service capability for any routine or emergency need.
All trainees must have travel insurance to ensure they can be treated if the unforeseen circumstance they must visit the hospital. All trainee visits to health care professionals must be accompanied by a Victor Education chaperone to ensure safety and security.
Proportion of Teachers – The trainee to cadre member ratio is a key part of the learning success in Victor Commander. The ratio is routinely small to ensure safety, security, proper behavior, and interaction between trainees that builds strength and does not degrade. Risk management is a large part of the cadre analysis for trainee to cadre ratio. During activities with higher safety needs such as water events, rappelling, and obstacle course, the ratio of instructors is remarkably high. Obviously, when the safety needs are much lower, in situations such as class instruction, the cadre supervision is lower. Cadre members are continually with trainees to ensure the learning environment is not limited by inappropriate behavior.
Emergency Plan – Victor Commander is designed with safety assessments during all activities. We are prepared for emergencies and can assist trainees on site for needs or take quick action to return a trainee back, depending on the nature of the emergency.
