It is getting close to that time of year when young men are looking forward to the end of the school year.\u00a0 Thoughts are filled with ideas of how they are going to spend the summer months away from classes, books and homework.\u00a0 They are thinking of sleeping in late, hanging out with friends, staying up late, watching TV or maybe going on a Even meal times are special at MMA Summer Camp.\u00a0 No bologna sandwiches and chips.\u00a0 “Every meal\u00a0a feast<\/em>” is no idle boast.\u00a0 Full home style cooking with plenty of fruit, salad and desserts.\u00a0 Breakfast gets the day going and it’s all you can eat with plenty of choices; eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, biscuits and gravy, fruit, cereal and drink.\u00a0 We try to make sure they get plenty of fluids at every meal to offset the South Texas heat.\u00a0 After the noon meal you get to go back to your air conditioned room for an hour to relax and\u00a0regenerate for the afternoon activities.\u00a0 The evening meal may include chicken, fish, lasagna, \u00a0roast beef, ham, turkey and all\u00a0with plenty of side dishes.\u00a0Whichever meal\u00a0 you sit down to you won’t leave hungry.\u00a0 We even throw in pizza and spagetti once in while to keep things interesting.\u00a0 We know what a growing young man needs to keep the motor running and we provide plenty of it!<\/p>\n So if you still are wondering why you should consider summer camp at Marine Military Academy?\u00a0 You should only consider it if you want to experience the time of your life, to have memories that will last a lifetime and do things that your friends will marvel at when you tell them all about it!<\/p>\n Check out some of the video of Summer Camp 2012<\/a>\u00a0to see how much fun it can be!<\/p>\n If you are considering a camp this summer then check out the Marine Military Academy\u00a0<\/a> or click on the image below to request information.\u00a0 Slots are filling up fast so make sure you secure yours!<\/p>\n![\"MMA](\"https:\/\/www.summer-camp-mma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/lead2014.jpg\" "\\"summer")
<\/a>vacation with family for a week or so or just relaxing until the next school\u00a0 year begins.\u00a0 Why in the world would anyone ever consider spending a major portion of their summer at a camp?\u00a0 Well, just ask yourself “What did I do last summer?”\u00a0 Was it something so memorable that thoughts of it dance in your head or are you struggling to remember just what you did?\u00a0 If every summer seems to be a rerun of the last one or you can’t remember anything special about it, then maybe it’s time to consider a summer camp<\/b>.\u00a0 Not just any summer camp<\/em> and not one that will fill you with memories of leather crafts, hikes and sitting around a campfire singing songs and roasting marshmallows.\u00a0 I’m talking about a summer camp where you are on the go from sunup to sundown.\u00a0 Where you will take on adventures that you see in the movies or on Discovery Channel.\u00a0 I’m talking about Marine Military Academy’s Adventure\u00a0Summer Camp.\u00a0 We do more before 9:00 AM than most people will do in a full day and we do it every day for four weeks!<\/p>\nWhy MMA Summer Camp?<\/h2>\n
<\/a>First and foremost, MMA Summer Camp is a four week total immersion in action activities, group problem solving, teamwork building and just having a lot of fun.\u00a0 The days start before the sun breaks the eastern sky and ends after dark and you are on the go the entire time.\u00a0 You will be assigned to one of 5 companies and will be billeted with 60-70 other campers in two man rooms, air conditioned of course.\u00a0 All required clothing and equipment will be provided and you get one of those neat military haircuts!\u00a0 Don’t worry, it all grows back.\u00a0 All you need bring is a positive attitude and a sense of adventure.\u00a0 The adventure will begin immediately after checking in and continue unabated for the next four weeks.\u00a0 Senior Marine Non-commissioned officers will guide through each day, providing supervision and instruction.\u00a0 By the time the first week ends you will be ready to take on the toughest challenges of the camp, the LEAD Complex<\/a>.<\/p>\nMMA Adventure Summer Camp on the LEAD Complex<\/h2>\n
<\/a>The adventure kicks into high gear at the beginning of the second week of camp when campers take on the events on the LEAD Complex.\u00a0 They will experience activities such as rappelling, rock climbing and a 350′ zipline and this is just he beginning.\u00a0 Campers will test their skills on our Marine Corps Obstacle Course where a combination of strength, skill and technique will help them overcome every obstacle.\u00a0 Our Circuit Course will help them lose those unwanted pounds and develop that lean, mean physique.\u00a0 The Confidence Course will test not only their physical abilities but their confidence at heights.\u00a0 This will come in handy when the take on the High and Low Ropes Course.\u00a0 the Leadership Reaction Course will test their problem solving skills as well their ability to work as a team.\u00a0 The Pugil Sticks pit will test their courage and aggressivness and Rope Bridging will provide them with some fun technical skills.\u00a0 Every one of these events will be run multiple times durning summer camp<\/span> with variations each time.\u00a0 All of these events are broken up with a series of hikes throughout the local area, beginning with a 2 mile hike and finishing up with a good 5 mile hike.\u00a0 Throw in a mud course, paintball course and a trip to the rifle range and it gets even more fun.\u00a0 Boxing, swimming and sports activities round out the schedule.<\/p>\nEven Meals are An Adventure<\/h3>\n
MMA Summer Camp Wraps Up with a Wild Final Week<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Every day of MMA Summer Camp is an adventure however, the final week of camp it all comes to crescendo with several events to wrap it all together.\u00a0 Campers take on the Iron Man, a team competition that covers the entire campus and is composed of over a dozen different event.\u00a0 Campers hit the LEAD Complex for their final time during the Back 40 Round Robin where they get one last chance at all the major events.\u00a0 Rappelling, zipline, obstacle course, confidence course and high ropes course make up the event and it is a whirlwind of activity as the move from one event to the next.\u00a0 Camper put their close order drill to good effect during the summer camp drill competition where the Commandant of Cadets grades each platoon on their drill movement.\u00a0 The annual Field Meet wraps up the four weeks of activity and is the one event parents have the opportunity to watch.\u00a0 At the end you will find that you are more physically fit, self-confident and ready to take on the world.<\/p>\nLearn More about Marine Military Academy Summer Camp<\/h3>\n