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Saint John’s Prep is a premier arts and sciences world school where we prize imagination, creativity and discovery. Prep offers experiences that nurture curiosity and expand horizons. We invite you to discover Saint John’s Prep!
We take learning seriously at Saint John’s Prep. Our outstanding faculty and staff challenge our students to reach beyond the familiar to try something new, to create, imagine or invent. We engage our students not only as they are but in relation to all that they can become.
Saint John’s Prep offers athletic, co-curricular and arts programs that are committed to a quality experience, highlighted by hard work, pride, and teamwork. We encourage students to try new things and challenge themselves to learn and grow outside of the classroom.
Every student takes part in our Fine Arts Program at Saint John’s Prep. Our well-rounded curriculum supports the development of appreciation and passion for fine arts that will last a lifetime.
Saint John’s Prep offers a spirited array of varsity and intramural sports. Our programs are inclusive with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Our sports teams give Prep students the opportunity to grow interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Young Explorers Day Camp Series Dates: July 10, 17, and 24 Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $50 per date or $120 for all 3
Students entering grades 5-8 will have fun making new friends, getting plenty of fresh air and experiencing the beautiful 2,900 acre campus of Saint John’s Prep and Saint John’s University. Participants will enjoy adventure and age-appropriate discovery activities, guided by academic themes of arts, sciences, and cultural exploration. Each date is filled with fun group activities that exercise the body, challenge the mind and nurture the spirit of our youth.
Click here to register.
July 10 Focus on Sciences: Kids will get their hands dirty while participating in an outdoor education program to improve their environmental literacy and emotional connectedness to the natural world. They will learn how to sweep net for insects in the prairie and do some pond dipping for aquatic invertebrates in Lake Sagatagan.
July 17 Focus on the Arts: This session will consist of an introduction to theatre as we spend the morning making new friends, engaging in storytelling activities, and working together to develop and perform original mini-plays. We will then venture “behind the scenes” with a backstage tour of Saint John’s theatre spaces. All skill levels welcome! The second block will bring us into the woods for an introduction to orienteering and hiking through the trails of Saint John’s University.
July 24 Focus on Cultural Exploration: The first block will be an introduction to cultures around the world, and students will participate in cultural activities! Following this session, students will head over to the kitchen where they will learn basic cooking skills and prepare lunch together. Lunch will also include a traditional food item.
Join Saint John’s Prep alumni for a fun afternoon of BBQ and baseball! This event will begin at the residence of John Sipe ‘61 and Eileen Myles and conclude at CHS field where the Saint Paul Saints are set to take on the Columbus Clippers.
Pregame Prep Social & BBQ Before the game, John ’61 and Eileen are hosting a fun cookout at the courtyard in their building right next door to CHS Stadium in downtown Saint Paul. This pregame social and BBQ will include burgers, brews, and brats!
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We hope you will join us for this fun afternoon of BBQ and baseball! Your ticket will include admission to the game and lunch provided at the pregame social. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event. Click here to purchase yours today!
Prep at the Park Timeline of Events
12:00pm
Prep Social and BBQ at the home of John Sipe ’61 and Eileen Myles
1:40pm
Group walk to CHS Stadium (one block)
2:00pm
First pitch: Saint Paul Saints vs. Columbus Clippers
Middle School Chapel Walk & Family Festival October 13 1:00-4:00pm Register online!
Join us to enjoy fall colors and tasty treats as we hike together to the Stella Maris Chapel on the trails right behind the Prep School. This event is open to all current families and future families. Contact Amanda Henry with any questions about this fun afternoon!
Chapel Hike Sunday, October 13 1:00-2:30pm Meet at the Prep School front door
Fall Festival Sunday October 13 2:30-4:00pm Meet at the SJP Outdoor Classroom Register online!
After our hike stay for the Fall Festival, an afternoon of family fun with a bonfire, smores, and yard games. The festival will be from 2:30-4:00pm in our new outdoor classroom behind the Prep School.
Alumni Holiday Happy Hour Thursday, December 12, 2024 Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis 5-8:00pm
Save the Date! We’re celebrating Christmas and our winter holidays in the Twin Cities! Join us for a festive holiday happy hour on December 12. This festive gathering will be at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis!
If you would like to be a part of the planning process for this fun, casual event please contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson Larson ’19.
More details will be shared very soon. In the meantime, make a list and check it twice of your alumni friends you’d like to invite to this Christmas party in the Twin Cities!
Utepils’ address is 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Welcome home to Saint John’s Prep! We’re hosting a casual party for our young alumni at Saint John’s Prep. Alumni are welcome to come home to Prep for an afternoon of tours, treats, cocoa, and games. We’re also inviting teachers, so you’ll have the chance to catch up with some familiar faces!
If you would like to assist in the planning effort please contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson-Larson ’19.
Parent Party: Kung Fu Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:00 – 7:30pm Dee Cheng Kung Fu Academy 85 3rd Street NE, Waite Park
RSVP at https://forms.csbsju.edu/8RGB55SEYD
Please RSVP by Friday, January 17
Join us for our second of three events in our Parent Party Series. This time we are learning about Kung Fu, a Chinese martial art that has influenced martial arts around the world. Join us for a night when you and your friends will learn some Kung fu/ Tai chi techniques with Prep Chinese teacher Yahui Shi and Master Deema, who is certified National Kung Fu First Class Referee!
Parents will have fun at Dee Cheng Kung Fu Academy in Waite Park, which is the only authentic Chinese Kung Fu School in Minnesota. Guests will also enjoy traditional hot tea and snack. We encourage you to bring a friend or two to share the Chinese culture.
Dress in comfortable clothes and sneakers. Shoes will not be worn during the official lesson. Please RSVP by January 17
We hope to provide more opportunities for our east coast alumni to get together soon!
Remember that the SJP alumni network is a global one. If you are interested in connecting with other Prep alums in New York (or anywhere else), please contact our Alumni and Community Engagement Manager at handerson001@sjprep.net.
Join our Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson-Larson ’19 for a gathering at the Seattle Cider Company! This will be a fun, casual way for Prep community members in the Seattle area to share stories and make connections. SJP alumni, friends, and family are all welcome to attend, but remember, this is a 21+ venue.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 25 and RSVP today!
RSVPs help us make accurate reservations and accommodate attendees. They are strongly encouraged (but not required). Please contact Hazel Anderson-Larson ’19 at handerson001@sjprep.net or 320-363-2078 with questions about either event.
Alumni Event- Portland March 27 from 4:30-6:30pm Hopworks Brewery 2944 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
Will you be in Portland on Thursday, March 27th? Join fellow Saint John’s Prep alumni at Hopworks Brewery from 4:30-6:30pm! This will be a fun, casual way for Prep community members in the Portland area to share stories and make connections. Friends and family members are more than welcome to attend. This venue is open to all ages.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 27 and RSVP today!
Grand Tour of Nations is a party for parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to come together and support Saint John’s Prep. Proceeds from Grand Tour provide vital funding for student scholarships and programs. This fundraiser will be held on April 26, 2025 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. We are excited to host a spectacular event with a delicious dinner, silent auction, live auction and giving moment. We hope you will join us on this spectacular evening to support our school and students!
This year our gala theme is the beautiful country of Korea! Our guests will explore Korean culture and enjoy Korean food, music and décor!
Thanks to your participation and generosity at the 2024 event, Grand Tour raised over $280,000 for student programs and scholarships! We hope to surpass that amount in 2025!
If you would like to be a part of the 2025 event’s success, contact Jill Pauly, Director of Communications and Events via email jpauly@sjprep.net or Sara Gabrielson, Annual Giving Manager, at sgabriels001@sjprep.net.
Our Grand Tour of Nations raffle has a $10,000 cash grand prize! We’ll host the raffle live during our Grand Tour of Nations program on April 26, 2025 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. Tickets are $100 each and only 350 will be sold. Click here for details about the raffle and ways to buy a ticket! (Only 350 tickets will be sold at $100/ticket. Prizes include a $10,000, $2,500, $1,000, & $500. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. Ticket holders need not be present to win)
