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How Military Summer Camp Prepares Teens for Success

Woodstock, VA (Massanutten Military Academy) – Summertime is a blank slate for your teen with every opportunity at their fingertips. Finding a space where they feel encouraged to grow, learn and challenge themselves helps prepare them for the school year ahead and beyond. Summer camp at a military school will strengthen your teen’s mind and body with enriching activities that benefit them physically, socially, emotionally and academically.
Massanutten Military Academy’s Summer STAR Programs will help your teen Strive, Thrive, Achieve and Reinforce their goals. Boys and girls in middle or high school can retake classes, hit their stride with athletics, enjoy new experiences or earn additional high school credits. We also host one of only four Summer JROTC Programs in the country approved by U.S. Army Cadet Command. Inquire today to learn about the adventures and opportunities waiting in Woodstock, VA!
What Your Teen Can Gain from Massanutten’s Summer STAR Programs:
Independence - Military school summer camps provide structure with choice. Teens have ownership over their activities, chores and friends. Having options within a daily routine teaches them how to make the best choices for themselves without becoming overwhelmed.
Self-Confidence – Military schools reward cadets for their hard work and success with promotions. Classmates and mentors alike highlight individual victories across academics, sports and leadership. This recognition reminds teenagers that they have the skills and ability to rise to the occasion, empowering them to walk through life with more confidence.
Social and Emotional Skills – Interacting with groups of people from different backgrounds helps teens manage their emotions and establish personal values. Summer programs at military boarding schools bring in teenagers from around the world, each with their own story. Having this variety among your peers and friends helps improve your perception of others inside and outside the classroom.
Healthy Habits – Military schools keep to a tight schedule. With dedicated time for classes, sports, meals, chores and studying, your teen will easily fall into a rhythm. Spending 5 weeks at military summer camp teaches time management and how to prioritize assignments with ease.
Character Development – The combination of independence, self-confidence, healthy habits and life skills instill positive traits in your teen. They’ll walk away with honor, integrity, self-discipline and accountability. This foundation helps them become strong leaders and people.
Mentors – Students are guided by adults with extensive and successful leadership experience. They will challenge your teen to live up to high expectations and show that there are consequences for poor performance. Program and class sizes are also smaller at military schools, translating into more one-on-one attention. The bonds formed within weeks of the program can last for a lifetime, giving your teen another trusted adult to provide guidance and advice.
Massanutten Military Academy Now Enrolling Greenville, VA, Applicants! 
As one of the nation’s most historic military schools, Massanutten Military Academy takes pride in our longstanding commitment to academic and personal excellence. Greenville, VA, students who enroll in our academy excel in their academic careers and beyond due to our emphasis on leadership training and service. To schedule a tour of our facilities, call (540) 459-2167 today.
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You know your child can do more but is not getting the attention needed in their current environment to reach their full potential. We know that choosing the right school for your child can be difficult because each child is so unique. We believe students should experience school as it should be, a place where children are educated in an environment that leads them to thrive and encourages their maximum potential.
Massanutten Military Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).

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