• Boot Camp

     

    All new cadets must attend Summer Orientation Boot Camp.

    At Summer Orientation Boot Camp, cadets learn the basics of

    the NJROTC program, including drill and physical training.

    • All new cadets at BMA must participate in a week-long summer orientation at BMA. This year August 11th, 2025 through August 15th, 2025. During this orientation, cadets learn the basics of the NJROTC program, including drill and physical training, as well as have the opportunity to meet some of their teachers and become comfortable with the school building before the start of the school year.

     

    • New cadets are required to wear their BMA Physical Training (gym) uniform to orientation. They should bring water or a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all students. 

     

    • This is a physically and mentally stressful week.  Students will break a sweat and need to wash their uniforms or have more than one set.  As your children are now young adults, they will need to have fresh showers and use deodorant, otherwise it might be a long and smelly ride home. 

     

    • Orientation will be held from Monday, August 11th, 2025 to Friday, August 15th, 2025. Each day boot camp is held from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, except on Friday which will be from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.