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, Baton Twirling and Juggling, Boxing, Dodgeball, 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, ages 5+, helps youth practice and achieve new skills from a champion twirler and juggler. 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. Dodgeball happens on Fridays after school for youth who are 10+. We play various versions of dodgeball while learning team building skills and maintaining respect and community. Real Champions is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for youth and young adults with intellectual disabilities. 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. Registration is required and it is FREE.
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Girls Empowerment & Movement Class (GEM)
No Fee
The Girls Empowerment & Movement Class (GEM) was created to establish a safe haven for conversation and expressive art through movement. Sign up encouraged. […]
Expanded Learning Time
Juvenile Court Diversion Program
No Fee
The MPAL restorative justice Juvenile Court Diversion program offers first time, non-violent offenders a second chance to make a positive choice. In lieu of court, referred youth will receive an […]
Career Connected Learning, Expanded Learning Time
MPAL Ambassadors Program
No Fee
Ambassadors Program offers motivated 14-18 year olds the opportunity to develop their life skills while sharing what makes MPAL great with the community. Participants work on skills such as public […]
Expanded Learning Time
MPAL Cooking
No Fee
Participants 8 years and up work with local professional chefs to increase culinary skills, learn simple recipes and increase knowledge of food and kitchen safety. Several times a year, the […]
Expanded Learning Time
MPAL Athletics
No Fee
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 […]
