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Summer at MMA
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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
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 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. 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. 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
CAMP CALENDAR
June 15-19 Band & Choir Camp
June 21-July 17 Summer Academy
July 5-18 Leadership Camp
July 5-11 & July 12-18 Confidence Camp
July 6-9 & July 13-16 Equestrian Day Camp
July 20-24 All Sports Camp
— Ashley Bell-Hacker, camper mom
Band & Choir Camp New this year, MMA’s coed band and choir camp is an intensive one-week experience for 12- to 18-year-olds, offering young singers and musicians the opportunity to hone their skills and polish their confidence. Campers cap off the week with a public concert. Following vigorous daily rehearsals, campers may cut loose and partake of MMA’s recreational facilities and enjoy swimming, paintball, a rappel tower, an assault course, gym activities and a movie theater. June 15-19; boys & girls, ages 12-18; $600 boys residential or $350 coed day camp All Sports Camp Athletes, rejoice! MMA has opened its state-ofthe-art athletic facilities to boys 8 to 14 years old. Whether discovering new endeavors or playing what they already love, campers may learn and practice up to four sports each day. Options in this residential camp include baseball, soccer, golf, horseback riding, basketball, tennis, paintball, football, bowling and wrestling. July 20-24; boys only, ages 8-14; $1,010
Equestrian Day Camp This coed day camp focuses on building confidence and responsibility through morning horseback rides. Campers spend 2½ hours a day on trail rides where they learn different western horsemanship techniques, such as saddling, mounting, walking and galloping, plus the important equine management skills of safety, grooming and handling. The two four-day sessions run consecutively in July. July 6-9 & July 13-16; boys & girls, ages 8-14; $250 per session, day camp only Make plans now for your child to create his own summer stories. Application deadline is 10 days prior to the start of the selected camp. Room availability is limited, however, and campers are admitted on a first-come-first-served basis. Apply early for best chance of admission. For more information, contact the MMA admissions office at 573-581-1776 or email admissions@ missourimilitaryacademy.com.
