MMA Cadets participating in evening colors folding the American Flag

An extraordinary home away from home.

Missouri Military Academy is filled with opportunities and experiences
our cadets could never have at home.
While this can certainly be said of any boarding school,
the MMA experience offers your son something more.
Every day we will help him develop the best traits found in men,
and these are the most important tools for living life.   

A Typical Day


 

Below describes a typical day at Missouri Military Academy. Please note that the schedule varies based on needs of the corps and special activities.

Rise and shine.

A Missouri Military Academy cadet in full dress uniform plays trumpet during an outdoor ceremony on the MMA campus in Mexico, Missouri, with fellow cadets and guests standing in the background.

0600 REVIELLE

Starting the day with room and uniform preparation and personal hygiene instills discipline, builds personal responsibility, and sets a focused tone for success.

 

0705 MORNING FORMATION

Missouri Military Academy cadets stand in formal formation in front of the historic MMA academic building in Mexico, Missouri, during a morning assembly.

A man’s gotta eat.

Missouri Military Academy cadets in OCP uniforms share a meal together in the MMA mess hall dining facility in Mexico, Missouri, representing the structured residential life experience at the academy.

0725 MORNING MESS  

Fuel is important, because our guys are a lot more active than most. So, we load them up with a generous array of mouthwatering, healthy choices. Our chefs use local purveyors for fresh foods and produce to prepare delicious meals every day. When the cadets gather to eat, you hear lots of laughter and conversation. The food’s good, and so is the company. 

0800 MORNING CLASSES

Missouri Military Academy cadets in OCP uniforms work on laptops and desktop computers during a cybersecurity Capture the Flag challenge in the MMA computer lab in Mexico, Missouri.

1210 NOON MESS

1255 AFTERNOON CLASSES

Athletics

Missouri Military Academy Colonels soccer players work to win possession of the ball against opponents in blue during a varsity soccer match on the MMA athletic field in Mexico, Missouri.

1600 TIME TO PLAY

No cadet stays on the sidelines. At Missouri Military Academy, everyone participates in a sport – with plenty of varsity and middle school sports, plus other athletic activities, to choose from.

 

A composite image featuring two Missouri Military Academy Colonels varsity sports moments: a Colonels football player breaking free on a run during a night game, and a Colonels basketball player finishing a layup at the rim against blue-uniformed opponents in the MMA gymnasium in Mexico, Missouri.

Field trips and off-campus activities.

Two smiling Missouri Military Academy cadets in maroon polo shirts race go-karts during an off-campus recreational outing, enjoying a break from the structured cadet schedule.

2015 FREE TIME

Cadets experience the world with their brothers through faculty and staff-led off-campus trips. These activities take your son out of his room, and build memories that he’ll carry with him always. Field trips to museums and national monuments bring classroom learning to life. Attending ball games, marching in parades and paint ball games fill his free time with fun. A trip to Six Flags marks the end of a great academic year.

A composite image featuring two Missouri Military Academy cadet experiences: a large group of MMA cadets in maroon letter jackets posing for a photo at an academic competition, and MMA cadets in OCP uniforms skiing down a snow-covered slope during a winter recreational outing.

Residential life.

A group of Missouri Military Academy cadets in dress whites raise the American flag on the MMA campus flagpole in Mexico, Missouri, during a morning colors ceremony.

Our residence halls are monitored 24/7, and cadets are supervised by our trained staff, day and night (learn more about our safety and security). So, you can rest easy knowing your cadet is safe. He’ll enjoy making friends from his company of cadets, who are all quartered in the same hall. Each residence has a common area where the guys are able to relax, play foosball, shoot pool or just shoot the breeze. On weekends cadets can hang out in the Canteen, which has a snack bar, televisions and a video-game room.

2200 QUIET TIME LIGHTS OUT

The historic Missouri Military Academy campus in Mexico, Missouri, featuring the iconic brick academic building with gold dome, white columns, and a bronze cadet statue in the foreground on a clear blue-sky day.

Campus Amenities

From the moment you pull into our long circular drive, Missouri Military Academy inspires confidence. On deeper inspection you’ll be heartened by all that our 288-acre campus and our people can offer your son.

Ekern Health Center

MMA’s on-campus clinic stands ready to keep our cadets healthy and promote their physical and emotional wellness. Should your son get sick or injured, our clinic will provide a quiet place for him to rest and recover, and our team will stay in touch with you. They also closely monitor and administer any prescription medications he may need to ensure his safety.

Spiritual Life

Your son’s spirit will be fed at Missouri Military Academy too, and all faiths are encouraged to worship in their own way. Our chaplain welcomes any spiritual questions or discussions your son may want to have. On Sunday mornings, cadets go to the local house of worship of their choosing. Sunday evening Vespers, a nondenominational Sunday evening service held in Memorial Chapel, is a time for cadets to reflect on the week behind them and mentally prepare for the week ahead. It’s a pause for self-reflection, growth, gratitude and prayer, supporting cadets' exploration of the spiritual dimension of their lives.

A Rapelling Tower and So Much More

MMA offers a number of on campus amenities that will keep your son active, engaged and happy. MMA boasts four athletic fields, a field house with an indoor track, a fitness center, a rock climbing wall plus another 100-plus acres of outdoor facilities. Stables. A marksmanship range. Obstacle courses and trails. Adventure awaits at every turn. 

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Rows of Missouri Military Academy class pins featuring the MMA crest and founding year 1889 are displayed on a blue velvet surface during a cadet pinning ceremony in Mexico, Missouri.