WEEK (Branching Out WEEK) – Summer 2025

Join us for a week of fun, service, outings, faith, and friendship!

• Dates: July 7 – July 11
• Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Participants are welcome to arrive as early as 8:30am with prior notice.
  • There will likely be approximately two days when everyone must arrive earlier for outings.
  • Friday will likely end with an ice cream social for family and friends.
• Registration period: now-June 15 (space may become limited)
• Cost: $250 (full and partial scholarships may be available) (this cost includes all activities, fees, food, and transportation for outings)
• Who: All current 5th-8th graders at SJN. (Rising 6th-9th graders.) (If you would like to request to invite a friend/guest from outside the parish please contact Angela at adavis@saintjn.org to ensure space is available.)
• Service Hours: Youth will complete about 10 hours of service during Branching Out WEEK.
• Itinerary: An official itinerary will be published closer to the event. The week will likely include three outings, one for fun, one for faith, and one for service! We will also do activities and service work on-site at the church.
• Location: SJN will be our primary location.
• Transportation: We will transport to outings using a private bus service such as Chariots for Hire.

REGISTER YOUR YOUTH TODAY!

More information:

• Check out our video’s from year’s past below (found at the bottom of this page).
• Adult volunteers needed! Youth registration is discounted for children of volunteers. Please contact Angela (adavis@saintjn.org) if you would like to help!
• YOUTH LEADERS: We are hoping to add Youth Leaders to the program this year. Youth Leaders must be at least rising 9th graders and must apply and interview for this role. Youth Leaders do NOT need to register. Youth Leaders will need to attend training meetings. More information will be available soon. Please contact Angela (adavis@saintjn.org) if you have any questions!

BOYS GROUP

Boys Group meets regularly (about twice a month) to grow in faith and friendship. Boys meet on-site and do various outings throughout the year. Boys with busy schedules who may need to miss frequently are strongly encouraged to still join us when able!

• Registration Period: On-going. Youth can join at any time! New members are always welcome!
• Dates / Times: Dates and times vary, see the calendar linked below for more information.
• Commitment: We understand that youth and families are busy. We, of course, would prefer that every member makes it to every meeting/event we schedule, but we know that this is not realistic for everyone. Youth with an otherwise busy schedule are encouraged to join the group and show up when possible. We will be better because you are here!
• Location: Location varies. Most meetings are held at SJN in the Treehouse Room (B6) but we also do frequent outings.
• Cost: Free (Some outings require a fee but scholarships are usually available.)
• Who: All 6th-8th graders (Friends from outside the parish are welcome but must have a permission slip completed by a legal guardian.)

Click Here to Register!!!

Current Members: UPDATED CALENDAR COMING SOON!!!

GIRLS GROUP

Girls Group meets regularly (about weekly) to grow in faith and friendship. Girls with busy schedules who may need to miss frequently are strongly encouraged to still join us when able!

• Registration Period: On-going. Youth can join at any time! New members are always welcome!
• Dates / Times: We have two groups. One who meets most Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:30pm and one who meets most Sundays 10:30am-12:00pm. Additional events / outings are scheduled at various days and time. See the calendar linked below for more information.
• Commitment: We understand that youth and families are busy. We, of course, would prefer that every member makes it to every meeting/event we schedule, but we know that this is not realistic for everyone. Youth with an otherwise busy schedule are encouraged to join the group and show up when possible. We will be better because you are here!
• Location: Most meetings are held at SJN in the Treehouse Room (B6).
• Cost: Free (We will occasionally send out a “wish list” for needed/wanted items. Some outings require a fee but scholarships are usually available.)
• Who: All 6th-8th graders (Friends from outside the parish are welcome but must have a permission slip completed by a legal guardian.)

Click Here to Register!!!

Current Members: Girls Group is currently on break until February. Stay tuned for our Winter / Spring Calendar!