Hannah Mader, a 2020 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy selectee, poses with her SLCDA shirt and acceptance certificate May 1, 2020. Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently honored 123 students for their achievement as being selected to attend the SLCDA at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The academy, now in its ninth year, was originally scheduled to take place June 15-20, 2020, but was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the cancellation, MCRC wanted to recognize the achievements of all the students. (Courtesy Photo) - Hannah Mader, a 2020 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy selectee, poses with her SLCDA shirt and acceptance certificate May 1, 2020. Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently honored 123 students for their achievement as being selected to attend the SLCDA at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The academy, now in its ninth year, was originally scheduled to take place June 15-20, 2020, but was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the cancellation, MCRC wanted to recognize the achievements of all the students. (Courtesy Photo)

Haven Primm, a Louis D. Brandeis High School junior, will attend the 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy taking place at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Primm was selected to attend due to her dedication to community service, scholastic excellence and active athletic and school club participation. - Haven Primm, a Louis D. Brandeis High School junior, will attend the 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy taking place at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Primm was selected to attend due to her dedication to community service, scholastic excellence and active athletic and school club participation.

Chris Escamilla picks up trash with other high school students as part of a community service project at a beach during the 2017 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) aboard Quantico, Va., July 21. The SLCDA is a six-day-long program focused on teaching high school students skills critical to future success, such as honor, courage and commitment. Escamilla travelled approximately 7,000 miles overseas from Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan, to Quantico to attend the event, and is a student at Zama American High School. - Chris Escamilla picks up trash with other high school students as part of a community service project at a beach during the 2017 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) aboard Quantico, Va., July 21. The SLCDA is a six-day-long program focused on teaching high school students skills critical to future success, such as honor, courage and commitment. Escamilla travelled approximately 7,000 miles overseas from Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan, to Quantico to attend the event, and is a student at Zama American High School.

Students participating in the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy performed Marine Corps physical training throughout the week, including a modified combat fitness test. - Students participating in the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy performed Marine Corps physical training throughout the week, including a modified combat fitness test.