Sunday, October 2nd We invite you to attend the 9th annual Collegeville Colors event on Sunday, October 2nd from 1-5pm. This family event is open to the public to enjoy the beautiful fall colors and lakes on the campus of Saint John's near Saint John's Preparatory School (grades 6-12).
Two hiking trails will be available. The shorter trail, approximately 1.5 miles, will be filled with a variety of age-appropriate activities for kids, including:
One-act plays
Bark and leaf rubbing
Identifying and feeling various animal furs
"The ever-changing canvas painting"
Learning how to identifying the various trees by our current 6th grade class
Music
And more!
In addition, families have the opportunity to enjoy a longer hiking trail to the recently restored Stella Maris Chapel. Guided educational tours, provided by our friends at the Saint John's Arboretum, will be available at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30. This trail is approximately 3 miles roundtrip.
Back at the fields below the Prep School, you can warm up to a bowl of "bouja," served with the famous Johnny Bread, sliced apples with caramel and a variety of refreshments.
While you are enjoying the bouja and other treats, we invite you to relax and enjoy the conversation with others. At the same time, there will be a variety of entertainment and activities nearby, including:
Face painting
Receive your name written in a variety of languages by members of The World Club at Saint John's Prep
Songs performed by the Saint John's Prep Chamber Choir
A variety of musical instruments played by Prep School students
Learn about sustainability
Poetry reading
And more!
In addition, tours of Saint John's Preparatory School will be available throughout the day.
TICKETS: Pre-registration and the availability of discounted tickets is now closed. However, tickets may be purchased the day of the event. Tickets are $10/person, maximum of $40 for immediate family members. Children under 6 are free. Please enter at the main entrance of the Prep School.
