MMA offers exciting educational opportunities for juniors and seniors outside of traditional programs on campus. Through our partnerships, cadets may take dual-credit, trade and fine art courses at William Woods University, Hart Career Center and Presser Performing Arts Center.

With the long summer weeks upon us, boys will find themselves enjoying their free time having adventures outside, hanging out with their friends and relaxing in front of the television watching Netflix or playing video games. But the truth is – just because they are taking a break from school, doesn’t mean they should take a break from scholarly thinking. In fact, in a perfect world, reading would be considered an instrumental part of every child’s summer break.

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, Missouri Military Academy Class of 1969, is an internationally known author and public speaker on the subjects of male-female relations, marriage, parenting and communication. He has spoken to audiences across the world – from the New York Giants to troops in Iraq – in hopes of improving communication and healing relationships.

Families choose Missouri Military Academy for a variety of reasons. Some find that MMA offers the character development, academic challenge, leadership training, or structure they've been looking for. Below is just one story of how a family vacation set them on the path to 360° Education that has made all the difference in the life of their son.

A boarding school can provide your son a truly life changing experience. The introduction to high level academics, a structured environment, and leadership development provided by institutions like Missouri Military Academy gets young men ready for the challenges that lie ahead.