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April 11, 2002 - The first meeting was held at the Elks Lodge off of S. Alston Ave in Durham, NC. Approximatley 35 people were in attendance.

March 2003 - The first set of cadets attended a modified Academy Program which consisted of 6 males. Academy Program was held at the old Police Sub-Station four off of Hwy. 55 in Durham, NC.

The cadets met for two hours daily for two weeks.

June 2003 - The first overnight Academy Program was held for a period of two weeks at Camp Mayo in Roxboro, NC. There were 37 cadets, both male and female.

June 2004 - The second overnight Academy Program was held for a period of two weeks at Camp Mayo in Roxboro, NC. There were 39 cadets, both male and female,(2 from Wilson, NC).

June 2005 - The third overnight Academy Program was held for a period of two weeks at Camp Mayo in Roxboro, NC. There were 39 cadets, both male and female,(6 from Wilson, NC).

June 2006 - The fourth overnight Academy Program was held for a period of forty days, which was extended from the previous two week camp session; There were 29 cadets, both male and female. The first two weeks being held at Camp Mayo in Roxboro, NC. and the remainder was held at N.C.C.U in Durham, NC. The cadets were taught drills, service projects, and they adhered to the ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) curriculum focusing on English, Math, Reading, Writing, Science and Public Speaking.

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