Family Weekend is one of Scripps’ most popular events. Every year more than 500 family members from around the globe come to Scripps College over President’s Day Weekend. Families of current students of all years are invited to this exciting weekend that showcases some of the best academic and co-curricular programs that Scripps has to offer. Register for Family Weekend 2025 here.
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Family Weekend 2025
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
7:30am-5pm | Lower Bowling Green
Retrieve your nametags, pick up your Scripps family swag, and ask any questions about the weekend’s activities. We’ll have a coffee station throughout the day, too!
BROWSING ROOM POP-UP STORE
10am-2pm | Lower Bowling Green
The Browsing Room is home to official Scripps-branded products. Grab that special something to show your Scripps pride.
BREAKFAST IN THE COMMONS
8-10am | Malott Commons
Malott will open early for parents and families on Saturday morning. Don’t forget to get your meal ticket at Registration Check-In first.
DENISON LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
9-11am | Denison Library
Did you know that Scripps is the only Claremont College to still have its original campus library? Check out its unique wonders.
CAMPUS BOTANICAL TOUR #1 [this event has reached capacity]
9:30-10:15am | Depart from Elm Tree
Enjoy an in-depth tour about the historical and botanical beauty of campus, and about the many fruits and edible plants that grow at Scripps.
WELLNESS AT SCRIPPS: A SESSION WITH PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS [this event has reached capacity]
10:30-11:15am | Tiernan Field House Wellness Room
Peer health educators (PHE) support our students’ holistic wellness needs. Signature PHE-led programs include Mindful Mondays, Tasty Tuesday, Destress Thursday, and more. Learn more about the ways in which the Field House enriches the holistic wellness of the diverse Scripps College community.
LASPA CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP: SCHOLARS IN ACTION
10:30-11:15am | Vita Nova
Interested in learning more about Laspa? Join student leaders from the Laspa Center for Leadership for an interactive leadership workshop.
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
11:30am-12:30pm | Garrison Theater
President Amy Marcus-Newhall is in conversation with VP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Sha Bradley, with Parent Leadership Circle (PLC) Co-Chair Kathie Kim P’26 serving as moderator. A family will be honored with the annual Mac and Michele-Anne Riley P’18 Volunteer of the Year Award.
FAMILY LUNCHEON
12:30-2pm | Jaqua East Tent
Don’t miss the Taiko Drummers as you head to the tent.
CLARK HUMANITIES MUSEUM SPECIAL EXHIBITION OPEN HOUSE
1-3pm | Clark Humanities Museum
Swing by the museum on the second floor of the Humanities Building to see special exhibit curated by Denison Librarian, Jennifer Martinez Wormser, entitled “Marking Time: Examining a Mother and Daughter’s Relationship Through the Prints, Collages and Artists’ Book of April Katz.”
CAREER PLANNING & RESOURCES (CP&R) INTERNSHIP PANEL
2-2:45pm | Balch Auditorium
Learn more about the internship experience from three Scripps students in a panel moderated by alumna Megan Chambers ’14.
CAMPUS BOTANICAL TOUR #2 [this event has reached capacity]
2:15-3pm | Depart from Elm Tree
STUDENT RESEARCH PRESENTATION
3-3:45pm | Humanities Auditorium
Join Associate Dean of Faculty Professor Warren Liu and three current students who will discuss their successful summer research projects.
CAMPUS BOTANICAL TOUR #3 [this event has reached capacity]
3:15-4pm | Depart from Elm Tree
BIG FAMILY RECEPTION
4-5pm | Jaqua West
Connect with other families from throughout the country. Look out for the different colors for different geographic regions. Enjoy snacks, refreshments, and conversation with the parents and families community.
BIG FAMILY DINNER AND STUDENT PERFORMANCES
5-6:45pm | Jaqua East
Join us for dinner under the tent and enjoy student performances over dessert.
SCRIPPS BY MOONLIGHT TOUR #1 [this event has reached capacity]
7-7:45pm | Depart from Seal Court
Join us on a night tour that explores the history and lore of the Scripps campus. Prepare to be spooked!
STUDENT IMPROV GROUP PERFORMANCE: WITHOUT A BOX
7-8pm | Garrison Theater
Close out your night with some laughs with this special “Without a Box” show.
SCRIPPS BY MOONLIGHT TOUR #2 [this event has reached capacity]
8-8:45pm | Depart from Seal Court
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
7:30am-12pm | Lower Bowling Green
We will have coffee and pastries for all you early risers.
EARLY RISERS’ YOGA CLASS
8-9am | Tiernan Field House
Get centered and ready for another exciting day.
ZUMBA MORNING WORKOUT
9-10am | Tiernan Field House
Take part in this Family Weekend Zumba session with (or without) your student.
CAMPUS BOTANICAL TOUR #4 [this event has reached capacity]
9-9:45am | Depart from Elm Tree
Enjoy an in-depth tour about the botanical beauty of campus and about the many fruits and edible plants that grow at Scripps. Led by Scripps’ Sustainability Coordinator.
FAMILY BRUNCH
10am-12pm | Jaqua East Tent
Drop in to enjoy a farewell meal and Scripps’ famous brunch under the big tent.
THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AT SCRIPPS
11-11:45am | Nucleus East, Lecture Hall E007
Join us in an exploration of STEM at Scripps from founding to present with Professor of Biology Pete Chandrangsu and students from the Core 3 “Storytelling in the Sciences” course.
NUCLEUS OPEN HOUSE
12-2pm | Nucleus West
It is a particularly exciting time for science at Scripps! Stop by to explore our newest facility, the Nucleus, a state-of-the-art 65,000-square-foot science center, which opened in fall 2024.
THE CORE EXPERIENCE
12-12:45pm | Humanities Auditorium
Hear from one of our esteemed faculty members, writing associate Adam Novy, as he delivers a lecture representative of your student’s Scripps Core academic experience.
WILLIAMSON GALLERY SPECIAL EXHIBITS OPEN HOUSE
10am-12pm | Williamson Gallery
Stop by to experience the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery and its 80th Ceramic Annual Tour with museum staff and faculty.
CAMPUS BOTANICAL TOUR #5 [this event has reached capacity]
2-2:45pm | Depart from Elm Tree
STUDY ABROAD & GLOBAL EDUCATION (SAGE) STUDENT PANEL
2-2:45pm | Balch Auditorium
Help your student get ready for study abroad. Led by staff and recently returning students, you will learn about their experiences, what to expect, how to pick the right program, and important deadlines.
SCRIPPS TEA: INTERNSHIP CHALLENGE EDITION
2:30-3:30pm | Seal Court
Take part in one of Scripps’ longest and most beloved traditions, Scripps Tea. This special Sunday Tea is hosted by the Internship Challenge. Students will be present to discuss their internship experiences and answer questions you may have.
Shhhhhhh…. We will also have a special activity for parents who would like to surprise their student with a little Valentine’s Day treat.
SCRIPPS PRESS OPEN HOUSE [this event has reached capacity]
3-4pm | Steele Hall, 1st Floor
Get a behind the scenes look at Scripps College Press where students create letterpress prints and limited-edition artists books.
BROWSING ROOM POP-UP STORE
3:30-5:30pm | Lower Bowling Green
The Browsing Room is home to official Scripps-branded products. Grab that special something to show your Scripps pride before Family Weekend is over.
SCRIPPS PRESENTS: A QUEEN MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
3:30-5:30pm | Bowling Green
Dance and sing with us to celebrate the close of Family Weekend 2025 with a musical experience on the lawn with the sounds and vibes of Queen, featuring band Bohemian Rhapsody!
PRICING INFORMATION:
- Family Weekend Registration Fee: $15 per guest
- Please note: the per-person registration fee does not include meals, but helps cover costs of catering and event needs at non-ticketed events.
- Saturday Breakfast Meal Ticket: $12
- Saturday Luncheon Meal Ticket: $25
- Saturday Big Family Dinner and Student Performances Ticket: $30
- Sunday Brunch Meal Ticket: $25
- Guests 14 and under eat for free, but we kindly ask that you register them for planning purposes
- Students can attend all events and eat for free, no registration or purchase required.
Registration fees help offset overhead expenses for the weekend, including entertainment, registration materials, room and equipment fees, staffing and catering for all non-ticketed events including Coffee Stations, the Big Families Reception, and Scripps Tea.
Due to our planning costs and the commitments we make to third party vendors we are not able to refund fees when cancellations are submitted less than 14 days before an event. We are unable to offer refunds to those who register for events, do not attend, and notify our office at or after the event.
If the Family Weekend 2025 per guest registration fee is cost prohibitive, please reach out to the Office of Parent Engagement at [email protected].
