Much of the Air Force Junior ROTC program occurs outside of the classroom. In addition to the drill (marching) and teambuilding activities, which are an integral part of our AFJROTC curriculum, and number of optional activities are also available to all cadets. These include…

CURRICULUM-IN-ACTION (CIA) TRIPS:
These field trips are used to reinforce the concept discussed in class as part of our academic curriculum. There are generally a minimum of two CIA trips each year, and include museums, planetariums, military aircraft flights, and other aviation and/or military related outings.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
All Lincoln-Way students have a 20 hour community service requirement for graduation. Community service is also an integral part of the AFJROTC program as it develops both leadership ability and a sense of civic responsibility in our cadets. Numerous community service opportunities are offered throughout the year, and include Color Guards, parades, road/trail clean-up, school service, wreath laying at a local national cemetery, etc.

CORPS OF CADETS:
AFJROTC is a cadet run and Instructor supervised program. Cadets have the opportunity for management positions in the Corps of Cadets where they make leadership decisions and help set the program’s direction for the school year and beyond.

CADET LEADERSHIP COURSE (CLC):
CLC is a weeklong leadership camp during the summer months where selected cadets learn about military life, leadership, teamwork, drill, and take part in numerous outdoors and fitness activities. These courses take place on an active-duty Air Force base.

DRILL TEAM:
Cadets participate in competitive marching against other JROTC programs in the SWSC conference and at the national level. Drill teams include regulation and exhibition unarmed and armed drill (using non-firing replica rifles), and Color Guard.

PHYSICAL TRAINING TEAM:
The PT Teams competes in physical training competitions against other are JROTC teams from the local region. Competitive events include push-ups, sit-ups, relay race, volleyball, dodgeball, and tug-of-war.

CYBER-PATRIOT TEAM:
Computer-based competition against other AFJROTC programs across the country where cadets learn how to defend computer systems against malicious attack.

STELLARXPLORERS TEAM:
Computer-based competition against other AFJROTC programs across the country where cadets learn about space operations - including selecting satellite, launch vehicle, and orbits to accomplish various missions.

AFJROTC ACADEMIC BOWL TEAM:
Computer-based competition against other AFJROTC programs across the country. The cadets work together as a team to answer questions on a variety of ACT/SAT and AFJROTC subject matter questions.

AWARENESS PRESENTATION TEAM:
Cadets prepare presentations and skits for elementary and junior high students on important topics such as drug, alcohol, and tobacco avoidance, bullying, and high school success strategies.

JUNIOR HIGH AFJROTC CLUB:
Cadets meet weekly with local junior high students to educate them about AFJROTC. Activities include teaching drill fundamentals, constructing model aircraft and rockets, and preparing and participating in teambuilding activities.

ROCKET CLUB:
Cadets learn about rocketry principles and safety by constructing a launching their own model rockets. Participating cadets can earn the Model Rocketry badge.

ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS (AMA) CLUB:
Cadets learn principles of aerodynamics by constructing model aircraft and through local competitions. Participating cadets can earn the AMA wings.

KITTY HAWK HONOR SOCIETY:
The Kitty Hawk Air Society is the national honor society of AFJROTC. All cadets attaining the designated academic and community service qualifications are eligible to join. Kitty Hawk members perform community service by offering tutoring for fellow cadets and other students.

SOCIAL EVENTS:
In addition to the above, there are a number of other social event opportunities for cadets to make friends and have fun. Examples include movie and game nights, AFJROTC Halloween and Christmas parties/dances, laser tag, military balls and dining-ins, picnics, sports days, summer drill camps, etc.