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.
Youth Service America
Youth Service America believes that youth, communities, and our democracy thrive when we all work together for the common good.
Veritas AI
AI Scholars is a 10-week online bootcamp covering AI fundamentals, applications, & a hands-on project with a mentor.
Tynker
Tynker equips children with foundational computer science, programming, & critical thinking skills to prepare them for the future.
Treehouse
Founded in 2011, Treehouse offers accessible, affordable online tech education, teaching over 1.2 million people to code and design.
Scratch (developed by MIT)
The world’s largest coding community for children that allows young people to create digital stories, games, & animations.
MehtA+ - AI/Machine Learning Bootcamp
This 6-week virtual camp for 8th–12th graders taught by MIT & Stanford engineers covers AI, machine learning, & learning fundamentals
Inspirit AI
Artificial Intelligence high school & middle school intensives led by Stanford & MIT Graduate students.
freeCodeCamp
freeCodeCamp offers a proven path to your first software developer job with hands-on projects & certifications from all levels.
Codecademy
Codecademy empowers learners at all levels to grow their coding skills & make an impact through interactive learning
W3Schools
W3Schools Campus provides a vast coding library of courses, quizzes, & interactive lessons for all skill levels.
Webflow University
Webflow University offers free courses & tutorials on web design, development, & creating website.
BerkeleyX: Entrepreneurship For All (Part I): The UC Berkeley Startup Guide for students by Silicon Valley Insiders - edX
This is the Silicon Valley insiders’ guide to entrepreneurship.
Council for Economic Education Program - Invest in Girls
Our program offers free online & in-person resources to help young women learn about money management.
UN Volunteers
Find out how to become an Online Volunteer & help tackle today’s sustainable development challenges from anywhere in the world.
Students Against Destructive Decisions
We empower and mobilize students & adult allies to engage in positive change through leadership & smart decision-making.
Global Citizen
Global Citizen mobilizes millions to drive policy change aimed at defeating poverty, promoting equity, & defending the planet.
Wharton University - Understanding Your Money
Wharton’s online program helps students learn money-management, budgeting, & investing strategies.
Veritas AI - AI + Finance
A 10-week course that explores AI in finance, featuring lectures, hands-on projects, & predictive modeling for stock price prediction.
University of Notre Dame - Pre-College Online Program: Business
This course guides you through the fundamentals & exciting inner workings of the world of business.
The Stock Market Game
Our website allows students to learn investing & personal finance through simulated stock market experiences.
Investopedia
Investopedia offers expert financial education with articles, tutorials, & tools on investing, personal finance, & market analysis.
Georgetown University - Online Business Programs
Pre-college online courses for high school students to explore entrepreneurship, marketing, investing, & more.
FutureLearn
Learn economics online from basic to advanced theory & gain a deeper understanding of why & how our economies work.
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.
National Youth Leadership Council - Youth Advisory Council
We help young people build authentic leadership skills, impact their communities, & address real world issues.
Aspire at MGH
Aspire helps adults 18+ on the spectrum build self-awareness, stress management, and social skills for overall success.
GLSEN
GLSEN Massachusetts advocates for safe, inclusive schools for all students, working locally as part of a national network.
Boston GLASS & Adolescent Social Services
We offer support and services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies in Greater Boston, plus education for community organizations.
Health Imperatives - in Brockton, MA
We offer services such as counseling, education on healthy relationships, and support for vulnerable youth.
Boston Public Schools - Academic Mentoring
The goal is to match students with caring academic mentors who will support them throughout the school year.
Safe Homes - in Worcester and Fitchburg, MA
We are a program for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies, ages 14-23 that provides support, resources, and social opportunities.
Greater Massachusetts Special Needs Events
Events for families with special needs in Greater Massachusetts, including conferences, workshops, speaker events, and other programs.
Jewish Community Center Adaptive Swim Lessons and Other Opportunities
JCC Greater Boston fosters belonging with inclusive programs. Accessible classes, performances, & events bring together our community.
The Common Room: offering a social space and events/excursions for high cognitive neurodiverse young adults
The Common Room connects young adults with high-cognitive autism to communities that enrich their lives & build relationships.
Boston Peers
We provide evidence-based social skills training with weekly sessions, role-play, coaching, and socialization homework.
Junior Economic Club of Boston
A nonprofit, student led organization that fosters meaningful connections between professionals and students to inspire new leaders.
Tufts Pre-College - Economics - in Medford, MA
Browse our catalog of pre-college economics courses available to high school students.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston - TIP Internship Program
The Boston Fed's paid internship program, providing Boston high schoolers with skills, coaching & career pathways.
Boston Youth Climate Summit
Yearly 2-day summit of presentations and workshops highlighting environmental solutions. Network with students from Massachusetts.
CS Recitations - in Natick, MA
Founded by MIT alumni, we offer coding classes for grades 3–12 with small groups, expert teachers, and DESE-aligned curriculum.
Code and Circuit - First Tech Challenge Competition - in Amesbury, MA
For families to discover! Offering kids classes, camps, and events.
Code Wiz - in multiple cities including Quincy, Needham, and Westford, MA
Empower kids of all ages with coding lessons that build confidence, skills, and creativity.
Penguin Coding School - in Lexington, Acton, & Newton, MA
Discover the best kids’ activities in your neighborhood. We offer kids classes, camps, and events
iCode: The Belt Program - in Wellesley, MA
Our popular Belt program helps kids develop technical and soft skills through hands-on activities in the latest technology.
KTBYTE - in Lexington, MA
Our unique coding curriculum helps students achieve programming goals with personalized pacing and expert guidance for success.
Wentworth Institute of Technology - Girls Who Code
This free virtual program aims to close the gender gap in technology and inspire the next generation of women in the field.
The Coder School - in Sudbury, MA
Welcome to the CoderSchool, a place where kids learn to code in our cool startup-vibe locations.
Cape & Islands Gay Straight Alliance - in Hyannis, MA
A Gay & Straight Alliance offering a peer-led, adult-advised space for young people to connect, with meetings, events, and support.
CodeEX - in Acton & Maynard, MA
After-school coding lessons and summer camps that teach kids valuable coding skills in a supportive, engaging environment.
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 Harbor Now - Events, Volunteer Opportunities
Vibrant public programming across Boston’s Harbor, islands, and waterfront. Learn about upcoming events.
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.
MA Youth Climate Coalition
The Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition (MYCC) is a diverse, youth-led, adult-supported, network of organizations, clubs, and hubs.
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.
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.
The Theater Offensive - True Colors: OUT Youth Theater
The Theater Offensive’s longest-running program, empowering LGBTQ+ & allied youth through theater, leadership training, & activism.
Boston Area Trans Support
A support group for trans and non-binary people who are 18+ and living in and around the Boston area.
BAGLY
A youth-led, adult-supported group advocating for LGBTQ+ youth in MA through programs, policies, and social justice initiatives.
OUT MetroWest - in Framingham, MA
All programs are free and open to high schoolers. Sessions include check-ins, discussions, activities, and on-site LGBTQ+ support.
NAGLY - in Salem, MA
An organization welcoming LGBTQIA+ youth of all backgrounds and abilities that allows for identity exploration and community building.
The Neurodiversity Alliance (ND Alliance)
A national network of student-led neurodiversity clubs fostering community, leadership, and awareness for different learning styles.
e-Buddies by Best Buddies International
Safe online friendships between people with and without disabilities, promoting inclusion and building technology and social skills.
Connections Academy
An online public school offering flexible learning environments that can be tailored to meet the needs of neurodivergent students.
Massachusetts DECA
Prepares emerging leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through conferences, competitions, and experiences.
Junior Achievement of Greater Boston: JA Economics®
One semester course that helps students understand financial literacy and core economic principles.
Autism Speaks Online Workshops & Webinars
Explore online workshops & webinars hosted by Autism Speaks, providing community support & raising awareness about autism.
Autism Society Online Art & Creative Expression Programs
Discover the Autism Society, offering support, advocacy, & resources to improve the lives of individuals with autism & their families.
AANE Online Social Skills & Support Groups
Explore our online resources, providing support & community for individuals on the autism spectrum & their families.
Youth Pride Association - Resources + Volunteer
Work on the frontlines to support LGBTQ+ students. All roles are virtual & flexible.
TrevorSpace - Clubs
TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.
The Loft - Queer Community Book Club
Join us at the Queer Community Book Club (QCBC), where we celebrate the rich diversity & vibrant voices within queer literature.
The Center
We provide a safe environment where LGBTQ+ youth can meet with peers, build leadership skills, & prioritize mental & physical health.
Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity - Coursera
Explore this course to understand LGBTQ+ history, culture, & identities through expert-led lessons & engaging content.
PFLAG - Resources / Webinars
Access diverse learning, expert advice, & community support from the largest organization supporting LGBTQ+ individuals.
Online LGBTQ Classes for Kids and Teens - Outschool
Explore LGBTQ+ classes on Outschool, offering inclusive, engaging courses that empower youth to learn & connect with their identities.
National Teen Board - Beyond Differences
Collaborate on designing curricula, engage with experts, attend a leadership retreat, & make an impact in 10,000 schools nationwide.
It Gets Better Ambasador
Join the It Gets Better team as a TikTok Creator! If you're an LGBTQ+ TikToker who understands trends & values diversity, we want you!
HiTOPS
HiTOPS groups create a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to meet, socialize, & offer & provide support.
