Basic Cadet Training

The Initial Entry Training for all new recruits whereby they are introduced to the basics of military training and life. Training is physically and mentally demanding, with heavy emphasis on personal accountability and teamwork. Each recruit is assigned to a platoon of 18-25 recruits lead by a Cadet Training Assistant and trained by a qualified Training Instructor. Recruits learn military drill and ceremonies, run the obstacle course, rappel, participate in water survival and learn basic marksmanship. Recruits must complete BCT to earn the title Cadet and wear the beret. BCT is also required for permanent promotion to Cadet Private First Class (C/PFC).

Programs are developed and taught by ex-navy seals, army rangers, and other prior military and law enforcement experienced individuals.

BCT Session 1  

BCT Session 2  

BCT Session 3  

Our 1-2 week fully immersive summer programs for the Military Adventure Camp program are as close to the real thing as it gets. These adventure camps are designed to give participants a condensed training as a foundation for careers in the defense or military fields. Courses give participants a full understanding of what working in a military position is truly like, (even the parts they don't expect) allowing graduates of Camp Sousley courses to make more informed decisions for their careers.

Cadet Drone Operators School 

In this intense one week course, cadets will learn everything they need to know in order to successfully and safely fly Unmanned Aerial Systems or “drones” and receive instruction on drone Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTPs) employed by military units.

They will receive hands-on flight, maintenance, & troubleshooting training with various small drones. Cadets will also receive instruction on airspace regulations, preflight & mission planning, and simulator training prior to first flights. Cadets will learn how to gather intelligence from above and utilize drones to support their fellow squad members on the ground to complete mission objectives. Each cadet will recieve their own personal drone to use throughout along with access to higher-end drones at specified trainings.

 CDOS | 17 JUL - 23 JUL | $1950

Cadet Medic Course 

The Cadet Medic Course is a rigorous, one week program, which fosters the desire for Cadets who are interested in pursuing a career as a Combat Medic or Corpsman in the military. Participants will be educated in basic human anatomy, first aid techniques, and certified in basic adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard first aid by a nationally recognized organization. Participants also learn about the Good Samaritan Laws and how it will apply to them.

 CMC  

Cadet Private Security/Military Police School 

The private security industry is a 100 billion+ dollar industry that is growing in size every year. At Camp Sousley's intensive one week course you'll learn essential skills to serve clientele security needs. These skills include but are not limited to: transport logistics in hostile environments, mobile personnel security both domestically and abroad, fixed asset protection in hostile environments, law enforcement, forensics, cyber crime, narcotics and more. The program is modeled after trainings done by the US Military Police, Academi, Triple Canopy, DynCorp, and more.

CPSMPS  

Cadet Joint-Service Honor Guard Academy 

For graduates of Basic Cadet Training or equalant training program in other nationaly recognized para-military organizations. CJS-HGA emphasizes honor guard training including U.S. military honor guard standards, in standing manual, firing party, flag folding and all color team movements. CJSHGA is a one-week-long period of instruction. Cadets must be 14 years old, or have two years of Cadet service. Graduates of CJS-HGA are awarded the Honor Guard tab.

Note: This program of instruction is offered to and can be conducted alongside Sea, Civil Air Patrol, Young Marines and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets. Cadets in these organizations are encouraged to wear their uniforms and distinctive unit patches.

 CJSHGA  

The Military Cadet Combatives Program (MCCP) 

Our Military Combatives program is designed to be eclectic and thorough. The necessary elements to a well rounded martial education should contain skills for dealing with any conceivable scenario.

We have assembled a curriculum to educate all aspects of assault, from defensive ideology to attack strategy, grappling for submission or safe defensive management, solo vs. multiple attackers with police techniques for groups and individuals. Our methods encourage philosophical thinking, mindfulness and character development.

Our goal is to grow confident actionable bodies and minds ready to act in the best interest of themselves and others, with courage, compassion and warrior spirit.

Our curriculum contains the total sum of many curriculum's including:

• American Freestyle Wrestling
• Modern Jujitsu for Sport and Combat
• Sanda for Modern Combat
• San Shou for Sport Kick Boxing
• Wing Chun Kung Fu
• Tai Chi Combat Strategies

Required Gear for participation:

• Fitted and molded mouthpiece.
• Groin protection, compression underwear with cup.

Optional but suggested:

• 12oz Boxing Gloves
• MMA Gloves
• MMA Shin Guards
• Knee Pads
• Elbow Pads 

MCCP 

CADET AIRBORNE JUMP SCHOOL

The Cadet Airborne Jump School is a week long course and is limited to Cadets 18 years and older. The first few days will include a ride in a private plane or helicopter to get acclimated to being 10,000 feet in the air.

After initial training at our base in Flemingsburg, Cadets will be deployed to our jump facility in Middletown, Ohio. The Cadet will go through a brief ground school where they will be familiarized with the basics of skydiving. They will then enter an aircraft and perform two to three tandem dives. Exiting the aircraft from 10000’ (feet) above the ground, they will free fall for approximately 50 seconds and then deploy their main parachute.

 CAJS 

CADET SNIPER SCHOOL

Our Cadet Sniper School is a one week training event designed to develop modern, shooting skills with general purpose rifles, such as the AR-15. CSS is designed for shooters of all skill levels and ages. Attendees will learn safe firearm handling skills as well as how to be proficient with a weapon.

Participants will be deployed to a military instillation and learn from basic to advanced techniques. This course will benefit cadets without shooting experience, as well as veteran marksman. A strong emphasis is placed on sniper operational tactics, marksmanship skills, urban sniping, fieldcraft/stalking skills, data book entries, and observation/reporting techniques. A simulated live-fire stalking exercise is conducted placing snipers in an operational situation.

 SNPR | 17 JUL - 23 JUL | $1550

Is this a program for at-risk kids?

Absolutely not! Simply put, our Cadets must be crime-free, drug-free and have the ability to do well in school. We do not accept court-ordered students and are NOT a substitute for the juvenile justice system. In fact, we are just the opposite. All Cadets need to be willing participants. No one is held here against their will. Though we do encourage Cadets to remain and complete their programs, parents do have the option to disenroll their children early at their expense. Credit for future MACs may be given on a case-by-case basis.

How safe is the campus?

Camp Sousley is staffed by adults 24 hours a day, and is also well monitored with security cameras when students are on campus. Camp Sousley Camp has strict code of conduct policies with regards to hazing, touching and student violence. By any standard, Military Adventure Camp can be considered a very safe campus.

When will I hear from my Cadet?

Cadets are afforded the opportunity to make phone calls during certain points in their training, but not daily. Cell phones will not be allowed during training – they are confiscated and stored in a safe until the Cadet gets ready to depart camp. They will also not have access to computers to post on Facebook, Twitter, etc. However, if you have a personal emergency or need to get in touch with your Cadet, call our front office number at 859-608-3155. We encourage letter writing, as they tend to be a real and tangible comfort for the Cadets.

Can I visit my Cadet at Camp?

Parents are not encouraged to visit the camp while classes are in session. The night before graduations are designated “Parents Night”. This will be an opportunity to see the Cadets in action, and to spend about three hours in the evening with the Cadets here at Military Adventure Camp. All parents of Cadets who are on station are invited to come, even if their Cadet isn't graduating the next day.

Will my Cadet be able to take their medications during camp?

Yes. We have staff members who make sure our Cadets take their medication as required. Rather, we place their prescribed medications in a locked cabinet. Cadets needing to take their meds report to the medical staff at their prescribed time, and are observed taking their own medications, then sign a log book to ensure accountability. Parents are welcome to look over the log book at their request if they are concerned about frequency and time.

What a day at Sousley might look like:

Meet and Greet. Introduction to Camp Sousley and tour of Franklin Sousley Museum.

Learn Facing Movements. Standing in formation, the troops will learn right face, left face, half face type movements.

Simon Says – using what they learned in Facing Movement, we will play a game of Military Simon Says.

Tactical Paddle Boats – learning how to work as a team to successfully complete a competition will be taught.

Breach and Clear – the troops will be taught how to enter a room military style.

Take group pictures on Tank and ride on 1953 M37 Military vehicle.

We're conveniently located within a short driving distance of Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Columbus. We're available 7 days a week and respond to most inquiries within 24 hours. We also pick up and drop off at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport and the Lexington, KY Airport with an additional charge of $100.