
From the Organizer
Join us for this event in rain or shine as participants get the chance to run the obstacle course and compete in other Raider events. Old clothes that can get dirty are encouraged.
Every year the cadet’s High School JROTC Raider program hosts their Mini Raider Boot Camp for students to get a taste of what it is to be a JROTC Raider. Mini Raider Boot Camp participants will take part in:
Physical Training Exercises
Running and Climbing
Coordination/Cooperation Building Exercises
Building Listening Skills
Following Leadership Directions
Traversing a One-Rope Bridge
Obstacle Course
Hiking
“It’s simply amazing to see the kids work so hard and have the time of their life!”
The Boot Camp is put on by JROTC cadets from Leavenworth High School under the direction of 1SG Wayne Cogdill and Coach Edwards. Any and all students, siblings, parents, or grandparents are encouraged to attend. Be prepared to take as many photos as possible. This event will be filled with endless photo opportunities!
The Mini Raider Boot Camp began back in 2009 with Cub Scout Pack 3109 and approximately 15 cub scouts. Last year we hosted more than 300 children and it’s growing year after year! This is a rain or shine event held in the heat or cold. Be prepared to get dirty, work hard, and have the best time ever!
Points of Contact:
wayne.cogdill@lvpioneers.org
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Leavenworth 3sw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
37,176
as of 2023
Elevation
911 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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16th Annual Mini Raider Boot Camp
Sep 5, 2026