Missouri Military Academy Summer Camps Develop Grit, Resilience and Confidence in Kids
Parents looking to provide opportunities for growth for their children this summer can find it at Missouri Military Academy (MMA) summer camps. Summer camp offers children the chance to step outside their comfort zone and overcome the unknown through activities that develop a sense of pride in oneself - such as rappelling down a 45-foot tower, playing paintball or camping out - while socializing with peers their own age.
MEXICO, Mo., May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This combination of fun, accomplishment and encouragement create the ultimate synergy for positive personal development in children.
"Each MMA summer camp is uniquely designed to harness a child's interest and use that as a confidence-building tool," Camp Director and Director of Admissions, LTC Greg Seibert said. "We're not pushing them to achieve their fullest potential – we're inspiring them to do that themselves."
Camps are held at MMA's 288-acre campus in the heart of the Midwest in Mexico, Missouri. The 130-year old boarding school has a state-of-the-art academic building, air-conditioned dorms, a full gym, two weight rooms, a fieldhouse with indoor track, a large indoor swimming pool, horse stables, a paintball course and an outdoor challenge obstacle course with both rappelling and rock climbing walls.
Each camp – regardless of focus – has the opportunity to take advantage of these facilities. Common daily activities include paintball, horseback riding, rappelling and rock climbing wall, rifle marksmanship, pugil sticks, swimming, high ropes, climbing wall and field trips.
MMA offers nine different summer camp options
- Confidence Camp – for ages 8 to 11 – offers two separate sessions between July 7-13 and July 14-20.
- Leadership Camp – for ages 12 to 17 – is offered July 7 – July 20.
- Academic Camp – for ages 7 to 18 – is offered June 23 – July 19.
- Equestrian Camp – for ages 8 to 14 – is offered July 22 – July 26.
- Sports Camp – for ages 8 to 14 – is offered July 28 – August 2.
- Wind Band Camp – for ages 12 to 18 – is offered July 8 – July 12.
- String Orchestra Camp – for ages 12 to 18 – is offered July 15 – July 19.
- Drum Clinic Camp – for ages 12 to 18 – is offered July 15 – July 19.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Camp – for ages 8 to 18 – is offered July 15 – August 5.
Campers are hosted in a safe, supportive environment, well-supervised by experienced MMA staff and counselors, which include teachers and military leaders trained to who impart values of leadership, good character, self-discipline and teamwork in every camper.
For more information on camps, visit http://www.missourimilitaryacademy.org/summer.
Providing private, college preparatory education for boys and young men in grades 7 through postgraduate, the Missouri Military Academy is one of few such select academies in the United States. MMA's 360˚ Education® program is designed around the needs of boys during their formative years, tapping into what motivates them—positive reinforcement, structure, consistent physical and mental challenge, loyalty and a team mentality. MMA inspires boys from around the world to reach their potential by fostering academic excellence, character development and leadership training in a safe, structured environment. For more information, visit MissouriMilitaryAcademy.org.
SOURCE Missouri Military Academy
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