** Please note that these activities are not sponsored by St. John the Baptist. They are through outside organizations. **

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Karate

Peter Sterling, owner and instructor at Sterling Karate and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, has taught self-defense and karate to St. John’s students for over 20 years. Peter teaches a Christ-centered self-defense program tailored for school-age children and their families.

Classes are held once a week during recess.

Open to:
Grade 1 to Grade 8

Contact:
Peter Sterling at www.sterlingkarate.com for details and cost.

Other Information:
Register at www.sterlingkarate.com

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Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts begin at Kindergarten age with the Daisy Scouts program. In second grade, the girls move along their journey as Brownies and continue through 8th grade as Girl Scouts.

Troops enjoy meeting after school or in the evenings, depending on the troop leaders. They are provided with fun with activities and excursions, and also have the opportunity to wear their scout uniforms during school on meeting days.

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Boy Scouts

For more information about Troop 93, please visit our website.

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Chess Club

Chess Club is open to all grades. We meet after school once per week and attend many chess tournaments throughout the Twin Cities. For more information, please contact the school office.