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Saint Ignatius High School

Arrupe After-School Programs

Arrupe welcomes neighborhood kids for after-school programming Monday through Friday. High school students can use these links to sign up. Parents of children in grades 3-8 will find applications further down on this page.

I've participated in Arrupe since the 3rd grade. Being tutored by the high schoolers and having fun with them, I knew I wanted to be like them one day.

Eddie Rios-Idiaquez '20
Eddie Rios-Idiaquez '20 image

About Our Programs

The Arrupe Neighborhood Partnership offers eight after-school programs for neighborhood children in grades 3-8. Most programs operate for a 7- or 8-week session and are led by high school volunteers, plus an adult moderator. The Arrupe Explorers and Bigs & Littles programs run for the entire semester.

Programs include:

  • Arrupe Academics – Match dedicated, positive high school volunteers with grade school students for relationship building and homework help during the school day.
  • Arrupe Explorers – Junior high students will begin to prepare for high school and their career under the guidance of high school mentors in this year-long program. By exploring the city and topics like technology and education options, Arrupe Explorers emerge confident and ready for what’s next.
  • Bigs & Littles – A year-long mentorship program for 5th- and 6th-grade students. Bigs & Littles matches a high school “Big” with a grade school “Little,” with weekly activities for mentoring and bonding.
  • Cat Pack - Sports-based programming whereby students receive coaching in various sports from adults and high school volunteers.
  • Culinary Arts –  Learn recipes and make delicious snacks, desserts and meals.
  • Homework Club - Students receive tutoring and homework help from Saint Ignatius students, or spend time together playing board games or doing other activities.
  • Robotics/3-D Printing –  Students will use the kits provided by Arrupe to code and program at home with the direction of the teacher.

How Do I Sign Up My Child?

Current students grades 3-8: Click Here
High school volunteers: Click Here

Please contact Mr. Pat Valletta '05, Coordinator for Programs and Volunteers, to learn how to get your child involved with Arrupe programs.
  • Arrupe Neighborhood Partnership

    The community outreach arm of Saint Ignatius, Arrupe is the home to several after-school programs for neighborhood children and one of the city’s largest summer camps.

  • Christian Action Team

    C.A.T. is the umbrella service organization at Saint Ignatius and gathers weekly for all students to discuss and share about those whom they serve. Programs include Labre, Pallbearers, the Christmas Food Drive and more than a dozen others.

Arrupe Staff

High School Volunteer Sign-Up

If you are a high school student, use the links below to volunteer for Arrupe after-school programs.