Extracurricular Clubs & Activities | Maranatha Christian Academy

Art Club

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This is a student-led group that gives students a chance to be hands-on with art. We create a variety of art projects based on student interests.

Schedule

Offered during WIN Time once a month and Wednesdays once a month from 3:15–4:15pm

Badminton

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Badminton Club is a fun space for students to stay active and meet new people while playing badminton.

Schedule

Once a week (during fall and spring)

Black History Student Committee

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The Black History Student Committee (BHS Committee) is a group of students whose main focus is to bring black history and black culture to MCA and the planning/production of events during the month of February.

Requirements

Open to students from every race and background. Must be in good standing at MCA and exhibit a Christ-like attitude.

Schedule

Mondays (3:15pm–4:00pm)

Chess Club

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Want to sharpen your mind, make new friends, and have fun doing it? Whether you've never moved a pawn or you're already planning your next checkmate, this club is open to you. Chess builds focus, patience, and problem-solving skills that help in the classroom and beyond. It's also a great way to meet people who enjoy a good challenge. We will learn and practice strategies, openings, and tactics. We will also Play friendly games against classmates at every skill level.

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Fee

No fee

Requirements

Grade 7–12

Schedule

2nd and 5th rotation during WIN time

Daily Bread

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Students gather in prayer, worship, testimonies, and build community and fellowship while we discuss and help each other navigate what it's like to be a Christian through stories and other experiences.

Schedule

Every day during lunch

FIRST Lego League

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Friendly competition is at the heart of the Challenge, as teams of students engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering — building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. As part of the Challenge, teams also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem.

Fee

$400

Schedule

Mondays/Thursdays (6:00pm–8:00pm); Season: September – December

FIRST Tech Challenge

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It's way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and teamwork. The robot control system is programmed using a variety of levels of Java. Teams design and build robots, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards. Participants are eligible to apply for $80M+ in college scholarships.

Fee

$500

Schedule

Tuesdays/Thursdays (6:00pm–8:30pm) + Saturdays (9:00am–12:00pm); Season: September–January

Friday Fellowship

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Students eat lunch in Mr. Sherman's room as we build community and fellowship while we discuss and help each other navigate what it's like to be a Christian through stories and other experiences.

Schedule

Fridays during lunch

Gaming Club

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MCA Gaming Club is a place where students can come and enjoy their favorite games with their friends in an environment that is welcoming and relaxed. Students bring their own games/devices to enjoy, whether that be video games, board games, card games, etc.

Requirements

Must be focused on playing a game while in the club.

Schedule

Wednesdays (3:15pm–4:00pm)

High School Book Club

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In book club we talk about what we are reading over lunch, like a book tasting. Many high school students have packed schedules and don't need one more book to read, but for those voracious readers out there with varying tastes in reading, we want to hear all about what they're reading! We suggest new reads to each other and meet monthly to talk all things books!

Schedule

Wednesdays during lunch

Hispanic Heritage Club

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Every culture has its own unique traditions, language, and people that were all created by God, he created everything with a purpose and for a purpose. Including the Latin culture. The hope is to help students understand this specific culture and the uniqueness behind it. The Hispanic Heritage Student Society is a student-led club about reuniting students back together. Joining this club has nothing to do with your heritage or race. It is focused on learning more about the unique Hispanic culture that God created.

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Fee

No fee

Requirements

Grade 9–12

Schedule

Fridays during lunch

Mock Trial

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Think you have what it takes to make your case? Step into the courtroom andexperience mock trial through exciting fictional cases! Take on the roles of attorneys, witnesses, judges, and jurors as you investigate the evidence, build your arguments, question witnesses, and make your case. No experience needed just bring your curiosity, confidence, and willingness to think on your feet!

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Fee

No fee

Requirements

Grade 7–12

Schedule

Wednesday during WIN time

Running Club

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A semester long run program that takes any starting level from first jog to a finished 5K on December 19.

Fee

No fee

Requirements

Grade 7–12

Schedule

Once a week at WIN Time (during the spring)

Sideline Cheer

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Let's go big red! Do you like to cheer and bring excitement and energy? Cheer is the play for you! From starting cheers and performing routines to stunts we are ready to pack the stable with all the full.

Fee

$200

Schedule

Practice 2–3 times a week; Season: November – March

Student Marketing Team

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Maranatha's first-ever student-run marketing team is here to tell Maranatha's story! The Student Marketing Team's mission is to empower students with practical marketing skills specifically in the areas of social media and blog writing. Taught by MCA's marketing team, alongside an external marketing company, SMT's goal is to also help grow students' unique abilities in the field of marketing. If interested in any of the following, join us as we share the MCA experience: general marketing, social media, graphic design, journalism, videography, and storytelling.

Requirements

Must apply. Only 10 spots available.

Schedule

Every Wednesday during WIN Time

Thespian

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Thespian Club offers students an opportunity to explore theater through the performance of a theatrical production. Students may audition to play an on-stage role in the production or participate off-stage by quickly moving set pieces for the various settings in the production. The club will commence with a performance of the students' production which family and friends will be invited to attend.

Fee

$80

Requirements

Due to the nature of rehearsals, attendance will be required.

Schedule

Wednesdays after school

Clubs & Organizations

Education extends beyond the classroom.

Clubs

Our student clubs offer targeted opportunities to explore specific academic, artistic, or recreational interests.

Art Club

Badminton

Black History Student Committee

Chess Club

Daily Bread

FIRST Lego League

FIRST Tech Challenge

Friday Fellowship

Gaming Club

High School Book Club

Hispanic Heritage Club

Mock Trial

Running Club

Sideline Cheer

Student Marketing Team

Thespian

Organizations

Recognition for your hard work comes in many forms.

High School Student Council

Middle School Student Council

National Honor Society

National Junior Honor Society

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