Join us for Academy Days 2018 at MBA!
- Greetings from Monterey Bay Academy,
- We would like to invite you to our Academy Days open house that will allow prospective students and parents to view MBA's campus and meet staff and students. We know this event will help you experience all that boarding school has to offer: dorm life, worship, campus ministries, music programs, academic classes and more!
- We are eagerly anticipating your arrival on our beautiful 379 acre coastal campus. Much time and energy has gone into this event with you in mind. We hope that after spending time with us, you will join our MBA family.
If this page does not answer all your questions, please feel free to contact us at (831) 728-1481 x1221, or info@montereybayacademy.org
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Preliminary Schedule of Events
Friday, March 9th:
3:00–6:00pm Registration/Check-in (Café)
3:30-6:30pm Beach Party @ Beach
5:00pm Dinner @ Beach
7:30-8:45 pm MBA Music Department Vespers (MBA Church)
8:45-9:30 pm Bonfire, Coco & Cookies @ Senior Circle
9:30 pm Return to dorms, prepare for bed
Saturday, March 10th:
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast (Cafeteria)
10:00-10:50 am Sabbath School
11:10-12:30 pm Church
12:30-1:30 pm Lunch (Cafeteria)
3:00–4:00 pm Festival Concert
5:30-6:00pm Dinner in Cafe
5:30-6::30pm Spiritual Concernt & Vespers
7:00–9:30pm MBA Talent Showcase (Baker Chapel)
9:30–10:00pm Dorm Worship
10:30pm Lights Out
Sunday, March 11th:
7:00-7:50am Breakfast (Cafeteria)
8:00-8:30am Registration for Sunday Arrivals (Grunke Hall Lobby)
8:00-8:30am Worship and Announcements (Baker Chapel)
8:45-12:30pm Campus Life Group Tours & Scholarship Contests (various classrooms)
10:00-12:00pm Principal's Reception for Parents & Sponsors (Cafe)
12:30-1:15pm Lunch
1:30-2:30pm Farewell Program & Scholarship and prize Giveaways
Pick up Academy Days T-Shirt before you leave
THANKS FOR COMING!
Things You Need To Know
Financial Incentive
- $50 application fee will be waived for those who complete our online application during or before Academy Days.
- $250-$1,000 scholarships will be awarded during the weekend for qualitfied applicants
Everyone
- This event is absolutely free! Just relax and enjoy everything MBA has to offer.
- Meals are provided - your name badge you receive at registration will serve as your meal ticket.
Students
- You will be staying in a dorm room with an MBA student so remember to bring your bedding (sleeping bag & pillow), toiletries, towel, casual clothes, athletic clothes, etc. (except for those coming Sunday only).
- Be prepared to make new friends and have fun!
Parents/Guardians
- We encourage you to attend and participate in all the events. We have a Principal's Receptions for Parents Sunday morning where Financial Aid information will be given and other common questions and concerns will be addressed by our Boys/Girls Deans and Administration.
Lodging
- Parents have the option of staying off campus in close proximity. For a list of area hotels and rates (click here)
- In case of emergency we will need your cell phone or other contact number.
School Group/Church Group Sponsors
- Adult chaperones bringing large groups of students should plan to stay on campus.
What can you do?
- Invite all academy-age kids you know (8th-11th grade)!