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MPAL Athletics

MPAL provides a variety of athletic programming where the emphasis is not only on building physical skill, but also respect, responsibility, and community. Current athletics include Aikido, Boxing, Skateboarding and Wrestling. Aikido is a Japanese art of self defense using locks, holds and principles of nonresistance to cause an opponent’s own momentum to work against them. Baton Twirling and Juggling are great athletic programs (ages 5+) and a Kid’s Play Group (ages 5-8) are new additions. Boxing provides an intense workout for those interested in improving their physical health and their mental strength. Boxing is about discipline and working out. Those who desire, and put in consistent work, may go in the ring to take mitts or spar. Skateboarding uses MPAL’s pop-up indoor skatepark to help kids ages 10+ learn to skate or advance their skills to the next level with a team of local skaters as coaches. Wrestling is a sport involving grappling-type techniques between two competitors who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. Sign up required.

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Health and Mental Wellness

Health and Wellness

Being healthy is so important to enable learning and building a positive and engaging community.

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Basic Needs

Basic needs are defined as something that we must have in order to live. Recognizing that our students cannot thrive when they may be worried about basic necessities, this section provides resources across the community where essential services and supports can be found.

Early Childhood

Early childhood education not only prepares our youngest students to be in school, but also supports the development of a child’s social and emotional skills.

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