Commando Camp
Commando Camp at Missouri Military Academy offers a challenging overnight experience for boys aged 12-17, focusing on leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skills.
▌ Editor's read Commando Camp is an overnight program for boys aged 12-17, operated by the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. The camp's website details a program designed to build leadership, teamwork, and self-confidence through activities like rappelling, paintball, and obstacle courses. The Missouri Military Academy has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising the academy's positive impact on their children's development and the dedicated staff. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The program emphasizes a structured, military-style environment for personal growth.
Who thrives here Ages 12–17
Commando Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 12–17
- Address: 204 N Grand St, Mexico, MO 65265, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Commando Camp
- What ages does Commando Camp accept?
- Commando Camp is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Commando Camp cost?
- Commando Camp publishes $1,800/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Commando Camp?
- Commando Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Commando Camp provide lunch?
- Commando Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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