Extra-CURRICULAR Opportunities
Being involved in extra-curricular activities is expected and encouraged, and that has a profound effect on the culture and character of the school. In fact, MPA looks for student who aren't afraid to jump in and explore new things. We know that students consistently perform better academically when they're involved in other parts of the school. They develop broader groups of friends, greater self-confidence, and deeper levels of tolerance and compassion. They become inspired by their experiences and unafraid of taking on new challenges.
Mounds Park Academy believes that physical education and competitive athletic programs complement the academic experience, which is why we offer one of the broadest prep school athletics programs in the Twin Cities. Many MPA coaches are teachers, and the fields and courts are extensions of their classrooms. We encourage each MPA student to participate and strive for excellence. Student athletes develop commitment, character, discipline, perseverance, initiative, leadership, cooperation, self-reliance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Lower School Activities (PreK-4)
Art Enrichment
Chess Club
Cooking Classes
Family Enrichment Events
Golf
Karate
Kidscreate Studio Mandarin
Panther Club STEAM Club
Swim Club
Theatre Enrichment
Middle School Activities (5-8)
BIPOC Affinity Groups
Book Club
Cubing Club
Design Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club Fall Show
Garden Club
Gender and Sexualities Alliance
Magic The Gathering Club Math Counts
Math Masters
Math League
Quiz Bowl
Social Change Club
Sports Clubs
Middle School Sports
Girls and Boys Alpine Ski (7, 8)
Boys Baseball
Girls and Boys Basketball
Girls and Boys Cross Country (6-8)
Girls Fastpitch Softball
Girls and Boys Golf (7, 8)
Girls and Boys Nordic Ski (6-8)
Girls and Boys Soccer
Girls Swimming and Diving (7, 8)
Girls and Boys Tennis (7, 8)
Girls and Boys Track and Field
Girls Volleyball
* Indicates Upper School participation eligibility for seventh and eighth graders
Upper School Sports
Girls and Boys Alpine Ski
Boys Baseball
Girls and Boys Basketball
Girls and Boys Cross Country
Girls Fastpitch Softball
Boys Football
Girls Gymnastics
Girls and Boys Golf
Boys Hockey
Girls Lacrosse
Girls and Boys Nordic Ski
Girls and Boys Soccer
Girls Swimming
Girls and Boys Tennis
Girls and Boys Track and Field
Girls Volleyball
Upper School Activities (9-12)
Asian Culture Club
BIPOC Affinity Group
Black Student Union
Cheese Club
Chess Club
Chinese Language & Culture Club
Cooking Club
Cum Laude Society
Debate Team
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Election Club
Environmental Club
Film & Animation Club
Freethinker Student Newspaper
French Club
Gender Sexuality Action
Habitat for Humanity
HOSA-Future Health Professionals
Lake Phalen Rowing
Magic The Gathering
Math Lab
Math League
MPA Underground Orchestra
Outdoor Adventures Club
Peer Leaders
Peer Prep Tutors
Pop Culture Club
Quiz Bowl
Racial Justice and Equity Club
Robotics Team
Sailing Club
Service Club
Social Consciousness Club
Spanish Club
Speech Team
Spring Musical
STEM Education Club
Student Ambassadors
Student Council
Upper School Drama Club
Writing Lab