Indiana 3rd Delta

civic youth development

Local churches, if you’d like to support Hoosier veterans while strengthening your outdoor ministry, consider sponsoring a Cadet from your congregation. IN3D equips youth for success at ALERT Cadet Regional and National Camps, as well as the International Alert Academy in Big Sandy, TX.

ALERT Cadet Motto

The biblical basis for ALERT Cadet is to assist fathers in developing sons who are able to overcome the evil one (from 1 John 2:14). “Strong to Overcome"

ALERT Academy Ethos

We believe the forging process occurs as the Gospel transforms a man, discipline strengthens a man, hardship matures a man, camaraderie sharpens a man, training equips a man, and service focuses a man.

donations help cover uniforms, basic training manuals, travel, etc.

A message from the Vetpark director: I think many vets can relate to this....the weather turns bad, the ruck is heavy, the miles keep coming. You’re cold, in pain, exhausted,- not knowing how long it will last — and then something shifts. You stop focusing on the suffering and start focusing on what the suffering is doing to you. You begin to understand that every step, every checkpoint, every obstacle is shaping you into something stronger than what started the march. And in that space, something else happens: you start taking pride in the experience. Not because it feels good, but because you can see the transformation taking place. You’re paying the price, and it’s working. The mountain is changing you. Growth is on the other side.

Young men — joining the military will not initiate you into adulthood. That responsibility belongs to your family, church, personal mentors, and community. But the military will test you. Likewise, ALERT missions, such as 5-7 day Leadership Training Corps Camps, are mentally and physically demanding, using a military‑style structure of shared hardships, high standards of discipline, attention to detail, and intense daily schedules.