SUM M E R AT M M A
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MMA adds two new summer camps to 2020 lineup.
Young musicians and sports enthusiasts can add Mexico, Missouri, to their list of summer fun hot spots this year. Missouri Military Academy has a packed calendar of summer camps planned for 2020, including new offerings for a band and choir camp and an all-sports camp. Six camps are scheduled through June and July at the Academy. With both residential and day camp options, MMA summer camps offer opportunities for boys and girls to challenge themselves and explore new horizons on its 288-acre campus. It’s an experience campers never forget. “Lucas has told stories all the way home,” says Lori Alyea, recounting her son’s return from an MMA camp. “Success!” Jennifer Ley’s son, Everett, was also full of praise for his camp experience. “Everett couldn’t stop talking about how much he loved MMA!” she says, adding it has helped her son “develop into a leader and a disciplined young man.” Leadership Camp A residential camp for boys in grades 7 to 12, this two-week experience builds confidence and teaches leadership skills to teens. Activities include daily physical training, paintball, rappelling and rock climbing, rifle marksmanship, pugil sticks, swimming, knot tying, a leadership reaction course, first-aid training with certification, high ropes, a climbing wall and map reading, all aimed at developing personal independence and team building. July 5-18; boys only, ages 12-17; $2,190
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Confidence Camp This residential program for younger campers helps boys in grades 4 to 6 develop a sense of pride in themselves and their accomplishments. Activities include daily physical training, paintball, rappelling, rifle marksmanship, pugil sticks, swimming, knot tying, a leadership reaction course, high ropes and map reading. Choose a one-week or two-week camp experience. July 5-11 & July 12-18; boys only, ages 8-11; $1,110/1 week or $2,110/2 weeks Summer Academy
CAMP CALENDAR June 15-19 Band & Choir Camp June 21-July 17 Summer Academy
This coed program is so much more than summer school! The academic camp features two tracks — one for middle school and one for high school — designed to challenge students academically and physically through a range of experiences.
July 5-18 Leadership Camp
The middle-school program covers key academic skills and knowledge in math, science and reading. After-class and weekend activities include soccer, horseback riding, swimming, field trips, paintball, basketball, physical fitness, flag football and tennis.
July 5-11 & July 12-18 Confidence Camp
The for-credit high school academic camp is designed for students who wish to make up a course or take an enrichment class, earning up to two credits over the four-week program. After-class and weekend activities include horseback riding, swimming, field trips, paintball, basketball, scuba, physical fitness, weight training and flag football. June 21-July 17; boys & girls, grades 7-8 & 9-12; $4,150 boys residential or $950 coed day camp
July 6-9 & July 13-16 Equestrian Day Camp July 20-24 All Sports Camp
