Boston Area Student Extracurricular Activities
Boston’s students, both local and online, engage in diverse extracurriculars, ranging from robotics clubs and volunteering to virtual art and coding websites.
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Educational Advocates
Our objective is to guide the family in finding options where the student will not only get admitted, but thrive and find success once on campus.
Action for the Climate Emergency
Whether you’re interested in being more involved civically or stopping fossil fuels in your community, there are ways you can help.
Active Minds - Chapters
Active Minds empowers youth to transform mental health culture, reaching 1.9 million people annually through advocacy & outreach.
Advocates for Youth
The Student Organizing Team is a cohort of dynamic students from across the country leading campaigns to make material improvements.
DoSomething.org
DoSomething fuels young people to create change. For 30 years, we’ve supported 8 million youth in turning passion into action.
Generation Citizen - Youth Leadership
Generation Citizen offers tools for rising youth to build civic skills & create the inclusive, multi-racial democracy that we need.
Generation Global - Youth Advisory Group
A council of young people volunteering worldwide to meet online twice over a semester with Generation Global staff to discuss ideas.
Global Citizen
Global Citizen mobilizes millions to drive policy change aimed at defeating poverty, promoting equity, & defending the planet.
National Youth Leadership Council - Youth Advisory Council
We help young people build authentic leadership skills, impact their communities, & address real world issues.
Students Against Destructive Decisions
We empower and mobilize students & adult allies to engage in positive change through leadership & smart decision-making.
UN Volunteers
Find out how to become an Online Volunteer & help tackle today’s sustainable development challenges from anywhere in the world.
Youth Service America
Youth Service America believes that youth, communities, and our democracy thrive when we all work together for the common good.
ArchitectureCourses.org
On this six-week course, you’ll improve your sketching skills & learn from our experts to help you prepare for a career in 3D design.
Berkley Extension: Art and Design
Ensure Berkeley is on your résumé by taking one course or completing a certificate to help you start, advance, or change a career.
Future Learn: Introduction to Freehand Drawing for Architecture, Interiors, and Design
A student-run nonprofit that promotes excellence in architecture through education, resources, collaboration.
HarvardX: The Architectural Imagination
Learn fundamental principles of architecture by studying some of history’s most important buildings.
MIT OpenCoursewWare: Introduction to Architecture & Environmental Design
The design of architecture as well as urbanism & landscape are examined in context of the larger influence of the arts & sciences.
RISD Pre-College
An immersive online experience for those interested in pursuing art & design in college & want to learn how to develop their work.
SCAD Pre-College Programs: Joint Enrollment
SCAD offers pre-college art & design programs, preparing talented students for creative, professional careers.
Skillshare: Architecture Classes
Skillshare offers online architecture classes on design, 3D modeling, & more, for all skill levels.
The American Institute of Architecture Students
Explore architecture programs, resources, & career paths with AIAS's Study Architecture platform.
Tinkercad - 3D Design
Tinkercad is a free, web-based tool for 3D design, electronics, and coding, ideal for beginners and educators.
Actor’s Studio Online Acting Classes
Our program offers hands-on, immersive training to help you master storytelling, convey emotion, & unlock your acting talent.
Boys & Girls Club - MA Alliance
Our innovative programs are designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens, and to lead healthy, productive lives.
Boston Public Schools - Academic Mentoring
The goal is to match students with caring academic mentors who will support them throughout the school year.
Boch Center - Teen Leadership Council
The goal of this youth employment program is to enable Teen Leaders to deepen their facilitation and job readiness skills.
MA Youth Climate Coalition
The Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition (MYCC) is a diverse, youth-led, adult-supported, network of organizations, clubs, and hubs.
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center - Youth Leadership Corps
The Youth Leadership Corps (YLC) is a group of young leaders developing skills to become change agents in their community.
Boston Harbor Now - Events, Volunteer Opportunities
Vibrant public programming across Boston’s Harbor, islands, and waterfront. Learn about upcoming events.
ACLU MA Action Team
We defend the principles enshrined in the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights, as well as the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Boston Youth Climate Summit
Yearly 2-day summit of presentations and workshops highlighting environmental solutions. Network with students from Massachusetts.
Tufts University Pre-College: Hydrology of the Built Environment
Ambitious high school students have the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty and experience.
Early Design Education - Equity in Design Mentorship - in Boston & Cambridge, MA
An academic and professional mentorship program for diverse Boston area high school students who are interested in design.
Boston Society of Landscape Architects - Studios and Events
If you want to connect, learn, or grow, there are things here for you.
BAC - Pre-College CityLab Experience
The Boston Architectural College’s Pre-College CityLab Intensive Experience is a 4-day program designed for students to explore.
YouthBuild Boston - The Designery - in Roxbury, MA
This 6-9 month academic and construction trades program is for young people aged 17-24 who do not have a high school diploma.
French Library - in Boston & Cambridge, MA
Fun, immersive lessons for ages 3-17 at the French Library! All levels welcome.
Rola Languages - in Cambridge, MA
In-person and online Spanish courses for learners of various levels offered in Cambridge, MA.
Newton Chinese Language School - in Newton, MA
NCLS offers Chinese language and culture programs for kids and serves as a vibrant community hub in Greater Boston.
BSV Adult German Language School - in Walpole, MA
Our German language classes in Walpole, MA offer six levels, from beginner to advanced, with small, interactive class sizes.
Showa Boston Institute
Showa Boston fosters Japanese-American cultural exchange through language classes, events, and study abroad programs for students.
Center for Arabic Culture - in Somerville, MA
The Center for Arabic Culture hosts cultural events, Arabic classes, and music programs to celebrate and promote Arab heritage.
Goethe-Institute
We offer online group and individual German courses for learners of all stages.
Boston Language Hub - in Waltham, MA
We offer small group language classes online or in Waltham, MA, providing personalized support for students to achieve their goals.
New England Language School - in Quincy, MA
New England Conservatory
We offer flexible music education! Your child can join a class, ensemble, or training program at their own pace to fit their needs.
Arlington Children's Theatre
Arlington Children’s Theatre creates high-quality theatrical experiences for children ages 7-18 with productions and workshops.
Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University
At Wheelock Family Theatre, family theatre means smart, engaging entertainment for all ages, welcoming both related and chosen family.
Concord Youth Theatre
Concord Youth Theatre empowers young people with live theater, fostering community through performance and education.
Kidstock! Creative Theater
Kidstock! Creative Theater is dedicated to a unique approach in education through the performing arts for children of all ages.
The Company Theatre
The Company Theatre fosters inclusive creative expression, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities on stage.
Drama Studio
The Drama Studio offers weekly classes and the opportunity to participate in performances for youth ages 9-18.
Stoneham Theatre’s Young Company
The Young Company program offers theatre education for students in grades 1–10 with hands-on performance experience.
Watertown Children's Theatre (WCT)
We offer a variety of programs, including musicals, plays, after-school and year-round classes, vacation camps, and weekend workshops.
Apollinaire Play Lab
Youth classes in acting, dance, and visual art. Scholarships are available to ensure access regardless of financial need.
SpeakEasy Stage Company – Teen Acting Classes
A nonprofit theater in Boston’s South End, producing bold new plays & musicals while supporting local, emerging artists & youth.
The Actors’ Studio of Newburyport – Youth Acting Classes
Acting & writing classes include cold reading, improv, scene study, monologue coaching, & more, led by founder Marc Clopton.
826 Boston - After School Writing and Tutoring Program - in Roxbury, MA
Students work one-on-one with trained tutors to complete homework, read aloud, & embark on publishing their writing.
A Plus Program - Writing Workshops
We are proud to offer writing workshops for students in Boston, MA, and the surrounding areas.
Boston Anthenaeum - Events & Programs
We are a member-supported library, museum, & cultural center with rare books, art, & events, open to all.
BPL - Parker Hill Writing Group - in Roxbury, MA
Join us for a monthly gathering of writers dedicated to honing their craft, exploring new ideas, & sharing their works in progress.
Mass Poetry
We provide a weekly writing & performance workshop series for teens led by Mass Poetry’s Poetry Coalition Fellow Anthony Febo.
Straw Dogs Writers Guild - in Northampton, MA
Straw Dog Writers Guild is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization, committed to paying writers for their presentations.
Write Boston - Teens in Print After School Program
Students who join our program connect with peers from across Boston, learn about writing & media, & publish writing on our website.
Fine Arts Work Center - in Provincetown, MA
We are an artist-led organization that supports artistic freedom & nurtures creative connections with a wide variety of events.
Poetry Out Loud Mass
We host a national recitation contest that builds public speaking skills, confidence, & appreciation for poetry through performance.
Interlochen Online Music and Arts Programs for Teens
Offers online courses in music performance, composition, and other arts, designed for middle and high school students.
School of Rock Online Programs
Offers online music programs focusing on performance, stage presence, and musicianship through interactive lessons and group sessions.
InterHarmony International School of Music Online
Provides year-round online classical music training, including private lessons, masterclasses, and recitals with renowned faculty.
ArtistWorks
Offers online music lessons across various instruments and vocals, featuring video exchanges with renowned instructors.
Kadenze
Provides online courses in music technology, composition, and creative arts taught by experts from leading universities/institutions.
FutureLearn: Music Courses
Offers a variety of online music courses, including topics like music business, songwriting, and performance skills.
MasterClass: Music Classes
Online classes taught by renowned musicians and industry professionals, covering topics like singing, songwriting, and production.
SoundFly
Offers online courses in music production, composition, and songwriting, with mentorship from industry professionals.
OutSchool
Join OutSchool for engaging live video chat classes, vetted and passionate teachers, build confidence through progress.
AMDA After School Conservatory: Acting for Stage & Screen
A 6-week online program offering intensive study and performance opportunities, focusing on both stage and screen acting.
Performing Arts Workshops: Online After School Acting
Online classes covering improv, speech/dialects, theater games, acting techniques, and acting for the camera.
The Barrow Group Online Performing Arts Classes
Online acting classes for youth in acting, musical theatre, monologues, and film/TV, taught by award-winning professionals.
Babbel Live
Learn a new language with Babbel Live, offering live online classes with expert teachers to help you improve your skills in real-time.
Berlitz: Language Classes for Kids and Teens
Our language classes keep kids engaged & build confidence speaking a new language, while introducing them to new cultures.
Duolingo
With quick, bite-sized lessons, you’ll earn points & unlock new levels while gaining real-world communication skills.
FluentU
With FluentU, learn with any Netflix or YouTube video that has subtitles in the target language you're learning.
LanguageBird
Our online courses are accredited, personalized, & flexible. You can learn, retain, & earn school credit in a new language.
Lingoda: Online Lanugage Courses
Our approach to online language learning is centered around live, interactive classes, ensuring an engaging educational experience.
National Security Language Initiative for Youth
Our program helps Americans master critical languages to foster international cooperation & build mutual understanding.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone taps into your brain's innate ability to learn new languages so you feel comfortable with everyday communication.
Allegro Music School - in Natick, MA and Arlington, MA
Our school offers private and group lesson for instrumental instruction in piano, violin, cello, harp, guitar and voice. We also offer Introduction to Music, Introduction to Piano, Suzuki Violin, Music Theory and Chorus Classes.
Boston School of Music Arts
We offer lessons, bands and ensembles, and summer programs.
Berklee City Music High School Academy
We offer students theory, master classes, and ensemble classes after school.
Brookline Music School - in Brookline, MA
We offer private music lessons, ensembles, and dance including ballet, creative dance, and boys dance
Concord Conservatory of Music - in Concord, MA
We offer private music lessons including banjo and ukulele, chamber ensembles, composition, a string orchestra, rock lab , and chorus.
North End Music and Performing Arts Center
Our center offers private lessons and classes in music, dancing, movement, theatre arts, and a teen internship program.
Rivers School Conservatory - in Weston, MA
The conservatory offers private music lessons, theory and composition, and a chamber music lab
School of Rock - in Boston suburbs and New Hampshire
We offer private lessons, group rehearsals, and summer workshops for guitar, bass guitar, percussion, vocals, keyboard, and piano
Tufts University Community Music Classes - in Medford, MA
Tufts offers Saturday classes for a range of instruments, vocals including a cappella, and the Tufts Youth Philharmonic
Dana Hall School of Music - in Wellelsey, MA
The school of music offers private lessons, chamber, cello, rock and contemporary ensembles and groups
Creative Writing for Teenagers - Professional Writing Academy
A course by Professional Writing Academy, offering a fun & interactive way to develop your writing skills & unleash your creativity.
NaNoWriMo's Young Writers Program
Aspiring teen authors can set goals, track progress, & write their own novel during National Novel Writing Month!
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
We celebrate creative teens by providing opportunities to showcase their work in art, writing, & more.
Teen Ink
A platform where teens can share their creative writing, artwork, & photography while connecting with one another.
Unbound: Teen Creative Writing - Gotham Workshops
Unleash your creativity as a writer, while learning the tricks of the trade.
Unlock Your Inner Storyteller - The Writing District
Our 6-week online creative writing class for teenagers is designed to spark your imagination & unleash your inner storyteller.
Video Game Writing - Gotham Workshops
You’ll learn about structuring a story, crafting a script, world-building, characters in gameplay, & the intricacies of the medium.
Workshops - Lighthouse Writers
Online creative writing workshops, led by expert instructors. Hone your craft and connect with fellow writers.
Writing Classes - MasterClass
Get unlimited access to all 200+ classes taught by the world's best, starting at $10/month.
