What is MG Academy?
MG Academy is a virtual program designed to supplement community learning hubs and enhance learning at home. It consists of fun and enriching activities led by our talented Mission Graduates instructors.
We offer a variety of classes that are sure to keep your scholar engaged:
- Want your child to learn to speak Spanish? Sign up for a One-on-One Spanish Language Tutoring!
- Do you want your student to continue practicing their Spanish skills? Select our Fairy Tale Art or STEMtastic Engineers classes – taught entirely in Spanish.
- Many more offerings will be added soon!
Whichever classes you select for your student, they’re guaranteed to have fun!
Check out the fun classes we have available below – while you’re at it, meet our instructors!
Sign up to take one class or take all four in a series to receive a discount! If you’re looking for some free activities to do with your students in the meantime, visit our archive of Free Resources.
Class Schedule
Session 4: August 3 – August 14
Suggested Grade Level: K – 2nd Grade
- Tuesday, August 4 (9:00 – 9:30 AM)
- Thursday, August 6 (9:00 – 9:30 AM)
- Tuesday, August 11 (9:00 – 9:30 AM)
- Thursday, August 13 (9:00 – 9:30 AM)
Fire breathing dragons, frog princes, and magical crowns – oh my! Jump into a world of fairy tale creatures and take a little bit of the magic home with you.
Sign up for Fairy Tale Art here.
Suggested Grade Level: K – 3rd
- Monday, August 3 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
- Wednesday, August 5 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
- Monday, August 10 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
- Wednesday, August 12 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
Ahoy, Matey! Become a swashbucklin’ sea voyager and animal explorer as we travel the seven seas, looking below and above the surface. Learn about historic sea navigation and the animals that sailors would encounter along the way.
Suggested Grade Level: 3rd – 5th
- Tuesday, August 4 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
- Thursday, August 6 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
- Tuesday, August 11 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
- Thursday, August 13 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
Calling all future engineers! We’ll tap into an array of skills and materials to create innovative solutions to challenges and projects. Creativity and innovation go hand in hand, after all!
Suggested Grade Level: 1st – 3rd
- Tuesday, August 4 (11:00 AM – 12:oo PM)
- Thursday, August 6 (11:00 AM – 12:oo PM)
- Tuesday, August 11 (11:00 AM – 12:oo PM)
- Thursday, August 13 (11:00 AM – 12:oo PM)
Calling all superheroes! In this two-week course, we’ll learn about the most famous heroes, their origin stories, and their powers that make them so… well, super! Play some epic games, make daring arts and crafts, and create your own gallant superhero gear to complete your own hero persona!
Sign up for Superheroes & Beyond here.
Instructors: Jessie and Brittany
Suggested Grade Level: 1st – 3rd
- Monday/ Wednesday 11-12pm
- Monday, August 3 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Wednesday, August 5 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Monday, August 10 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Wednesday, August 12 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Did you know that there are more animals in the rainforest than any other part of the world? In this two-week course, we’ll become experts on the colorful creatures of the rainforest and create art that captures the essence of amazing animals, bugs, and more!
Instructors: Madison and Brittany
Suggested Grade Level: 3rd – 5th
- Wednesday, August 5 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Friday, August 7 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Wednesday, August 12 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Friday, August 14 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Is Bigfoot real? Did someone just make up unicorns? Is the Loch Ness monster real, a myth, a hoax, or a misidentified animal? Our world’s a big place – so big that we’re constantly discovering new animals deep in oceans or high in the mountains. In this class, we’ll learn about some of the most mysterious creatures from stories and folklore.
Instructors: Heather
Suggested Grade Level: All Grades
- Tuesday/ Thursdays 11:30-12:00
- Tuesday, August 4 (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Thursday, August 6 (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Tuesday, August 11 (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Thursday, August 13 (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Yoga is a restorative activity that brings tranquility to our minds and bodies, alleviates stress, and stretches our muscles. In these 30 minutes classes, we’ll slowly master mindfulness and recapture the peace of mind you need – we mean your student needs – for the day.
Instructors: Madison
Monday and Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Need some support in reading, writing, or math? Perhaps you want to freshen up on some of your skills for extra practice? Join our-one on-one tutoring sessions, with tailored activities and lessons for your child’s needs.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Build your student’s confidence and enhance their Spanish language skills with individualized tutoring. Customize your student’s vocabulary practice and grammar lessons, or find a conversation partner with one of our instructors.