The best way to experience the Prep community is to visit us! Immerse yourself in classes, connect with faculty, and make new friends! Learn why our inclusive community is a place that is truly beyond ordinary.
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.
The Saint John’s Prep Theatre Department is bringing Disney’s A Hunchback of Notre Dame to life! The cast and crew is bringing this sweeping score and powerful story to the stage at the Paramount Center for the Arts March 22-24, 2024! Be prepared to be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical!
This production will take you to Paris with an epic cathedral size set, vivid backdrops and exciting special effects. More than 60 Saint John’s Prep students in grades 6-12 are bringing this tale to life! The shows will also feature a background choir with singers from the Great River Chorale, Saint John’s Abbey, and Saint John’s Prep alumni. Be prepared for powerful performances and heart stopping music!
The story comes from the book by Victor Hugo and includes songs from the Disney film. Prep’s production is set at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and features the title character, Quasimodo, who is the cathedral’s bell-ringer. Quasimodo’s uncle is the intimidating Dom Claude Frollo who orders Quasi to stay hidden in the bell tower. Quasimodo defies his uncle and leaves the church and befriends the beautiful Esmeralda. The show follows Quasimodo’s efforts to protect Esmeralda from his uncle.
The show runs March 22-24 at the Paramount Center of the Arts in St. Cloud, MN. Tickets are $25 for adults and $17 for children. Click here to reserve your seats today! American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be offered at 7:30pm on March 23.
A Discovery Day at Saint John’s Prep is a great way for students in grades 5-11 to experience our co-ed school. You are invited to spend the day on campus with a current student and attend our innovative classes, meet our teachers, and be immersed in our community.
Coming to a Discovery Day is also a great way for parents to learn about Variable Tuition, our academic programs, go on a campus tour, learn about the Benedictine tradition, and more!
We look forward to meeting you!
Have questions? Call or email Amanda Henry at 320-363-3332 or ahenry001@sjprep.net
Parent Party Series: Herb Heaven Friday, April 12 5:00-6:30 pm Hosted at Thomsen’s Garden Center Please RSVP
Join us for a special night just for parents on April 12 hosted with Sarah Pasela, science faculty member at Saint John’s Prep! Bring a friend and explore the joy of herb gardening! Sarah will share her passion for planting herbs in different ways so they are accessible all year long. She will also share her recipe for homemade ginger lemonade with fresh basil (yum!) for you to taste and make at home.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 10. This event is open to the public! We encourage you to bring a friend or two for a night of fun and shared experiences.
Please contact Laura Hartog at lhartog001@sjprep.net with any questions.
ESPORTS SUMMER CAMP League of Legends Esports Session Dates: July 8 – 11, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $300
Join our Saint John’s Prep League of Legends team to learn how to improve your skills individually and work with a team! Learn to boost your overall game sense and ability as a player. Teamwork is an essential component of each game, and campers will learn how to become effective teammates and leaders. In addition, teamwork can sometimes determine a win or a loss in Esports.
Esports campers learn through hands-on exercises from our head coach, Mr. Miller, and his team of skilled assistant coaches. Over the session, students will work on the game’s basic mechanics and learn from Esports experts. Players must be 13 by July 8, 2024, or have parental permission. These sessions are geared toward two levels of experience : 1) brand new – intermediate and 2) Greatly Experienced.
For a quick video on the basics of LoL, see this video by ESPN: League of Legends 101: Beginner’s Guide to the Rules and Roles in League of Legends | ESPN ESPORTS
League of Legends Esports Session Dates: July 8 – 11, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $300 All participants will receive a t-shirt, daily snacks, beverage, and lunch each day, usually at the Refectory. Location: Saint John’s Prep Esports Lab
Contact: SJP Esports Head Coach, Charles Miller, c1miller@sjprep.net
Capacity: Max: 10 kids, age 13+ (Must be 13 by July 8, 2024) or younger with parent permission.
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.
