Operation Adventure: MMA Boys’ Summer Camp, for ages 8-11Mission Command: MMA Leadership Adventure Camp, for boys ages 12-17
Commando Camp: MMA Summer Adventure Training, for boys ages 12-17
Summer Academy, for boys in grades 7-12
Basic Info:
Address: 204 N Grand St
Phone: (573) 581-1776
Email: [email protected]
Website: missourimilitaryacademy.org/summer
Type of Camp or Summer Program: Residential, Summer Classes, Summer Fun
Basic Categories: Academic, Adventure/Tripping
Gender of Campers: Male
Special Needs Offered: N/A
Dates: Commando Camp (Jun 14–19); Operation Adventure (Jun 21–26); Mission Command (Jun 28–Jul 10); Summer Academy (Jun 14–Jul 10)
Hours: 24hrs
Ages: 8–17
Activities: Rappel Tower, climbing wall, paintball, leadership reaction courses, rifle marksmanship, water survival skills, land navigation, swimming, ropes courses, team building activities and more!
Q&A with Missouri Military Academy:
What makes Missouri Military Academy unique?
Welcome to the Midwest’s biggest, baddest backyard!
At Missouri Military Academy, summer is more than a season — it’s a mission. Across 288 acres of fields, forests, rivers, lakes and trails, boys take on challenges that inspire courage, strengthen teamwork, and build leaders.
Every boy leaves stronger, prouder, and ready for what’s next.
Leave the video games and phones behind. At MMA summer camps, boys trade screens for real-life action and friendships!
What activities are offered at Missouri Military Academy?
- Daily physical training
- Paintball
- Rappelling and rock-climbing wall
- Rifle marksmanship
- Pugil sticks
- Swimming
- Knot tying
- Leadership Reaction Course
- First aid training with certification
- Map reading
- Obstacle courses
- Running trails
What is the camper-to-counselor ratio at Missouri Military Academy?
8/1
How much time do campers spend outside?
Most of the day is spent outside.
Does the camp provide lunch/snacks, or do parents need to provide them?
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner and there’s opportunities to buy snacks at our Canteen
What is the typical daily schedule?
Up at 6:00 AM & Lights out at 10:00 PM – Right after breakfast campers break into their platoons and head out to do whatever is on the schedule for them. After the day is done and dinner is over there’s usually some free time for campers to swim, visit our canteen and there will be some movie nights in our theater.
How old are the counselors and how are they trained?
Our counselors are typically ROTC cadets from Midwest colleges. All have a week of training and all are background checked. Our regular faculty and staff are always around as well.
What accommodations are made for campers with special needs?
N/A
Is Missouri Military Academy an overnight camp?
Yes
Overnight Camp Q&A:
What does the camper’s living situation look like at Missouri Military Academy?
2-man rooms. It’s similar to a college dorm
How do parents and campers communicate?
Parents have all the contact numbers to our Academy. We take a ton of pictures everyday and upload them to our Flickr site.
How does the camp handle homesickness?
Being a 137yr old boarding school with cadets from 14 different countries and 27 states, we’re pretty versed in handling homesickness.
What are the meals like?
95% of everything is made from scratch and in our kitchen. Lots of choices! Food is excellent!
Can parents visit Missouri Military Academy?
Typically no. They can come and tour the campus beforehand via one of our Open Houses or a private tour
What percentage of campers return every year?
30%
Is the schedule highly structured, or do kids have a lot of free choices?
There’s a Plan of the Day everyday. Very structured. Some free choices in the evening.
Is transportation available to and from camp?
We do offer pick up from and transportation to airports. This is an extra cost.
