Educational Advocates Student Extracurricular Activities - Boston

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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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  • W3Schools

    W3Schools Campus provides a vast coding library of courses, quizzes, & interactive lessons for all skill levels.

  • VEX Robotics Online Challenges

    Explore VEX Robotics, where students of all ages can build, program, & compete in robotics challenges.

  • Tynker Robotics and Coding Camps

    Tynker is the fun way to learn programming & develop problem-solving & critical thinking skills.

  • RoboBlockly

    A web-based robot simulator that teaches coding and math through a puzzle-piece interface, aligned with Common Core State Standards.

  • REC Foundation

    Offers VEX robotics programs, delivering accessible and scalable robotics education.

  • FIRST Robotics Virtual Events and Challenges

    A global robotics community preparing young people for the future.

  • Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy

    Offers online courses and resources using robotics to teach CS-STEM, with curricula for students.

  • Botball Educational Robotics Program

    Engages students in team-oriented robotics competitions, focusing on designing, building, and programming autonomous robots.

  • Webflow University

    Webflow University offers free courses & tutorials on web design, development, & creating website.

  • American Anthropological Association: Virtual High School Internship

    We offer a virtual internship for high school students to explore anthropological research & create educational content.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Scratch (developed by MIT)

    The world’s largest coding community for children that allows young people to create digital stories, games, & animations.

  • Coursera: Anthropology

    Study anthropology to understand human cultures & societies. Explore cultural, biological, & archaeological aspects of anthropology.

  • edX: Anthropology

    Introductory anthropology covers topics like cultural comparison, identity, power, & how it addresses global issues & urban life.

  • Lookstein Virtual: High School Scholars Program

    Our program offers online courses in Jewish studies with a focus on academic rigor & personal growth.

  • LSU: Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology

    Explore human cultures, social organizations, & institutions like politics, religion, & language from a cross-cultural perspective.

  • MIT OpenCourseWare: Africana Studies

    MIT OpenCourseWare has curated this collection of courses related to Africana, African American, & Black Studies topics.

  • The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Courses on African American History

    The Gilder Lehrman Institute offers 3 self-paced courses on African American history, covering key events & figures in U.S. history.

  • TTSP: Mirdrasha Courses

    These courses offer online Jewish studies for high school students, focusing on Jewish texts, culture, & tradition.

  • UC San Diego: Introduction to Anthropology

    This course is designed to introduce students to the general principles of biological & cultural anthropology.

  • University of Vermont: Anthropology Courses

    UVM allows high school students to take college courses in diverse subjects like climate change, ASL, & international relations.

  • Lumiere Research Scholar Program

    Explore our diverse programs, offering personalized learning experiences to help students excel academically.

  • Pioneer Academics Research Program

    We offer high schoolers institutional resources to conduct original, undergraduate-level research.

  • Polygence

    Work with a PhD-level expert who will help you create a meaningful project, such as a research paper, podcast, video essay, or more!

  • Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

    We offer hands-on experiences in biology, medicine, & research to inspire the next generation of scientists.

  • The 1-on-1 Research Mentorship

    This program offers students the opportunity to pursue research with a current teaching Oxbridge or Ivy League faculty member.

  • The Cambridge Future Scholar Programme

    High school students have the opportunity to enhance their academic skills & gain valuable research experience through this program.

  • The Planetary Society

    There is a potential 50% cut to NASA science on the line. Fuel our efforts to stop this cut & help us hit our goal of 800 new members.

  • Khan Academy: Cosmology and Astronomy

    Khan Academy's Cosmology & Astronomy course offers free lessons on the universe's scale, stars, black holes, & Earth's history.

  • MIT OpenCourseWare: Introduction to Astronomy

    Introduction to Astronomy provides an introduction to the physics of the solar system, stars, the interstellar medium, & the universe.

  • The American Institute of Architecture Students

    Explore architecture programs, resources, & career paths with AIAS's Study Architecture platform.

  • Skillshare: Architecture Classes

    Skillshare offers online architecture classes on design, 3D modeling, & more, for all skill levels.

  • SCAD Pre-College Programs: Joint Enrollment

    SCAD offers pre-college art & design programs, preparing talented students for creative, professional careers.

  • RISD Pre-College

    An immersive online experience for those interested in pursuing art & design in college & want to learn how to develop their work.

  • NASA: Jet Propulsion Laboratory

    NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory offers educational resources, including lesson plans, projects, & videos for students in STEM fields.

  • Open Yale Courses: Astronomy

    The Department of Astronomy at Yale offers a wide range of courses in astronomy, physics, & mathematics.

  • OpenLearn: Astronomy

    OpenLearn offers 'The Universe: A Beginner’s Guide,' an accessible course exploring the fundamentals of the universe for beginners.

  • Royal Museums Greenwich: Introduction to Astonomy Online

    This course is for people with no prior knowledge of astronomy & offers a basic introduction to the subject from various perspectives.

  • 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.

  • Udemy: Astronomy Courses

    Udemy offers online astronomy courses for all levels, covering stargazing, planetary observation, & astrophysics.

  • HarvardX: The Architectural Imagination

    Learn fundamental principles of architecture by studying some of history’s most important buildings.

  • Future Learn: Introduction to Freehand Drawing for Architecture, Interiors, and Design

    A student-run nonprofit that promotes excellence in architecture through education, resources, collaboration.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Coursera: Astronomy Courses

    Coursera offers a variety of online astronomy courses from top universities in topics like stars, planets, galaxies, & cosmology.

  • Class Central: Caltech The Science of the Universe

    Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time & space in this online course.

  • Tinkercad - 3D Design

    Tinkercad is a free, web-based tool for 3D design, electronics, and coding, ideal for beginners and educators.

  • Tufts Pre-College - Culture - in Medford, MA

    Tufts University supports lifelong learning with culture courses designed to prepare, advance, and enrich learners grades 9-12.

  • Boston Workers Circle - Teens Acting for Social Change - in Brookline, MA

    Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a teen-led group that focuses on social justice, community building, and taking action.

  • East Boston Social Centers - Thriving Teens - in East Boston, MA

    Thriving Teens offers a supportive environment for those ages 10-19 to grow their personal development and community.

  • Irish Cultural Center - Classes - in Canton, MA

    The Irish Cultural Centre offers Irish Language, Music, Song and Dancing classes year-round, both online and in-person at our campus.

  • Jewish Boston Teens - JTI Fellowship

    Teens meet monthly to support one another and connect to Jewish teen opportunities, building a stronger, more inclusive community.

  • GNACE - Astronomy: The Basics in Newburyport, MA

    Students will learn the basics about stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, and what causes astronomical events.

  • North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club in Boxford, MA

    Learn about astronomy. Guests are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings to see if it is for you.

  • MIT Museum - Teen After Dark: Outer Space - in Cambridge, MA

    Join us for a teen night themed on outer space at the MIT Museum.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Boston Society of Landscape Architects - Studios and Events

    If you want to connect, learn, or grow, there are things here for you.

  • 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.

  • NUTRONS FIRST Robotics - Northeastern

    A FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team based at Northeastern University with the goal of inspiring students to pursue STEM fields.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • CodeEX - in Acton & Maynard, MA

    After-school coding lessons and summer camps that teach kids valuable coding skills in a supportive, engaging environment.

  • Tufts University Pre-College: Hydrology of the Built Environment

    Ambitious high school students have the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty and experience.

  • Einstein's Workshop

    A family-friendly maker space where kids create, explore, and enjoy STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

  • Museum of African American History - Writing Boston's Future Fellowship

    Selected African American youth candidates learn to help transform the curriculum around racial equity.

  • New England Sci-Tech

    A non-profit STEM education center dedicated to project-based, hands-on learning for youth & families.

  • BU - Public Open Night at the Observatory

    The Public Open Night at the Observatory is a chance for people to come observe the night sky through telescopes.

  • MIT Kavli Institute - Talks - in Cambridge, MA

    The MIT Kavli Institute (MKI) shares with students and the community an understanding of Astrophysics and Space Research through events.

  • Code and Circuit - First Tech Challenge Competition - in Amesbury, MA

    For families to discover! Offering kids classes, camps, and events.

  • Boston Music Project - Private Lessons

    Boston Music Project offers private music lessons for students of all levels and package options that align with the BPS school year.

  • Temple Israel of Boston - Classes

    Engage and learn in small classes facilitated by experienced Jewish educators and field experts.

  • Hebrew College - Teen Learning - in Newton, mA

    Explore Jewish texts, philanthropy, and leadership through various programs or take a gap year with Kivunim or Young Judaea Year.

  • JCC - Boston Diller Teen Fellowship - in Newton, MA

    Fellows gain leadership skills through hands-on learning, lively discussions, and a transformative Israel trip

  • MassRobotics STEM

    Robotics education, bridging industry and education, with a focus on creating STEM career paths for BPS students.

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