Summer Camps 2021

MMA summer camps offer lessons in grit, growth, teamwork and fun.

Parents looking to provide opportunities for growth for their children this summer can find it at Missouri Military Academy summer camps. With six different options this year, MMA summer camps offer boys and girls the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and overcome challenges through activities that develop an individual sense of pride while socializing with peers their own age.

This combination of fun, accomplishment and encouragement creates synergy for positive personal development in youth. Campers develop resilience, social skills, teamwork, personal accountability and confidence while having fun.

“Each camp is designed to harness a child’s interest and use that as a confidence-building tool,” says MMA Camp Director and Commandant R. L. Grabowski, Colonel, USMC (Ret). “Our goal is to make every day fun and memorable while fostering personal growth in each camper.”

MMA’s Summer Academy provides personal attention and small class sizes, notes MMA Academic Dean Mike Harding. “Our focus on relational teaching, plus guided study hall, helps each student find success, whether they need to make up coursework or receive enrichment, and our fun, challenging physical environment helps each build confidence that carries over into the classroom.”

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.

Camps take place on MMA’s 288-acre campus in Mexico, Missouri., where amenities include a state-of-the-art academic building, air-conditioned dormitories, a full gym, Olympic-size swimming pool, fieldhouse with indoor track, horse stables, a paintball course and an outdoor challenge obstacle course with a high rope bridge, rappelling and rockclimbing walls. Each structured camp — regardless of focus — offers access to these facilities. 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.”

MMA summer camp experiences

Confidence Camp Develop a sense of pride in self and accomplishments while learning to work as a team member and make good decisions. Ages 8–11, boys only Residential June 27–July 3, July 5–11, July 12–18 $1,010 per session

Leadership Camp Teens build confidence and learn leadership skills while developing personal independence and team-building techniques. Ages 12–17, boys only Residential July 5–18 $2,090

Summer Academy No ordinary summer school, this camp challenges students academically and physically through a range of experiences. Ask about credit recovery opportunity. Grades 7–12 Residential experience for boys; day camp available for boys and girls June 20–July 16 $3,950 boys residential or $950 coed day camp

Summer Jazz Academy New for 2021, this is a dynamic camp for jazz aficionados! Polish ensemble skills and take improvisational talents to the next level. Ages 12–18 Residential experience for boys; day camp available for boys and girls June 20–25 $600 boys residential or $350 coed day camp

All Sports Camp Athletes, rejoice! MMA has opened its state-of-the-art athletic facilities for boys to discover new endeavors or play what they already love. Campers may learn and practice up to four sports each day. Ages 8–14, boys only Residential or day camp July 5–9 $600 residential or $350 day camp

Equestrian Day Camp Each session focuses on building confidence and responsibility through morning horseback rides. Campers enjoy 2½-hour trail rides every day, learning different western horsemanship techniques and equine management skills of safety, grooming and handling. Ages 8–18, coed Day camp only June 28–July 1 July 5–8 $265 per session

Bagpipes and Drums Camp MMA has partnered with Davidson Scottish Arts Academy to provide a week of world-class Scottish piping and drumming instruction. All ages, co-ed Residential June 27–July 2

For more information, contact the MMA admissions office at 573-581-1776 or email admissions@missourimilitaryacademy.com.