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.
Skillshare: Architecture Classes
Skillshare offers online architecture classes on design, 3D modeling, & more, for all skill levels.
University of Vermont: Exercise Science
Enroll in UVM's variety of college courses as a high school student, learning from top professors alongside college peers.
Udemy: Fully Accredited Foundation Level Kinesiology Course
Learn the foundations of powerful kinesiology! Fully accredited course for muscle testing & body movement!
Tufts University: Serving a Healthy Diet
In this course we explore the relationship between diet & health.
Rice University: Physiology: The Foundations of Medicine
This pre-college course dives into the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, & respiratory systems & how they work together.
NFHS Learning Center: Sports Nutrition Course
This course presents guidelines for the diet needed to be ready for athletic practice and competition & how to refuel afterwards.
Georgetown University: Anatomy & Physiology: How the Body Works in Harmony
A comprehensive view of the major body systems through engaging course videos featuring a variety of educational tools.
Coursera: University of Florida: The Science of Training for Young Athletes
This course covers sports science information that provide youth coaches & parents with practical pediatric sports science insights.
Class Central: Sports Medicine Courses and Certifications
Learn sports medicine, earn certificates with online courses from Stanford, Yale, Tsinghua University & other top universities.
Wake Forest University: Sports Medicine: An Inside Look at the Major Injuries & Treatments
Learn about common sports injuries & treatment options in this essential sports medicine course.
Tinkercad - 3D Design
Tinkercad is a free, web-based tool for 3D design, electronics, and coding, ideal for beginners and educators.
The American Institute of Architecture Students
Explore architecture programs, resources, & career paths with AIAS's Study Architecture platform.
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.
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.
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.
Well-Trained Mind Academy: Kinesiology & Nutrition I: Movement and Healthy Choices for the Active Student
This course challenges the student to grow in their knowledge, practice, & skills necessary to live a healthy, active lifestyle.
Steppingstone - Volunteering
Volunteer by tutoring, offering career guidance, hosting events, or joining our Board of Ambassadors or Young Professionals.
Cradles to Crayons
Our volunteers sort and inspect the donated items we receive and then package them for delivery to the children who need them.
Boston Public Library - multiple locations in MA
Teens gain experience in customer service skills & resume-building through the Boston Public Library Teen Volunteer Program.
Boston Cares
Boston Cares partners with nonprofits & schools to expand their impact by bringing our community together to address its needs.
Boston Renegades Baseball
Our team is seeking passionate volunteers to empower visually impaired athletes and make a lasting impact!
Room to Grow
Join us at one of our warehouses or Family Centers and help us with sorting and organizing baby items.
Centre Street Food Pantry
Help with food pickup, packing, distribution, cleanup, client check-in, & translation (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or Russian).
Gateways
Boston-area teens can volunteer with Gateways’ Jewish Education Programs, gaining skills, training, & meaningful connections.
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.
St. Francis House
Volunteer in our clothing department, expressive art therapy studio, kitchen, workforce development, or our resource center.
Brookline Food Pantry - in Brookline, MA
Volunteer opportunities at Brookline Food Pantry include food transport, packing, delivery, table service, and truck unloading.
Cambridge Women's Center - in Cambridge, MA
Volunteers offer support, maintain a welcoming environment, assist with various tasks, provide emotional support, & manage conflicts.
Community Servings - in Jamaica Plain, MA
Come support the community through volunteering, social events, & fundraisers on food and nutrition.
Thrifty Threads - in Brookline, MA
Donations provide essential items to those in need, fund outreach programs, and promote sustainability.
Boston Public Library Teen Programs - in multiple locations
The Boston Public library hosts year-round events to educate and inspire curiosity.
The Flagship Clubhouse - The Museum of Science - in Roxbury, MA
The Clubhouse Learning Model empowers youth to become capable, creative, & confident learners, grounded in youth development research.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a program that provides academic support to low-income and first-generation college bound students.
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.
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.
Tufts University Pre-College: Hydrology of the Built Environment
Ambitious high school students have the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty and experience.
One Love Sports Camp
We offer five different programs that provide a range of academic, leadership and sports-based opportunities for young people of all ages.
New England Sci-Tech
A non-profit STEM education center dedicated to project-based, hands-on learning for youth & families.
NUTRONS FIRST Robotics - Northeastern
A FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team based at Northeastern University with the goal of inspiring students to pursue STEM fields.
Einstein's Workshop
A family-friendly maker space where kids create, explore, and enjoy STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
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.
FutureLearn: Music Courses
Offers a variety of online music courses, including topics like music business, songwriting, and performance skills.
OutSchool
Join OutSchool for engaging live video chat classes, vetted and passionate teachers, build confidence through progress.
RoboBlockly
A web-based robot simulator that teaches coding and math through a puzzle-piece interface, aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
Offers online courses and resources using robotics to teach CS-STEM, with curricula for students.
REC Foundation
Offers VEX robotics programs, delivering accessible and scalable robotics education.
Botball Educational Robotics Program
Engages students in team-oriented robotics competitions, focusing on designing, building, and programming autonomous robots.
SoundFly
Offers online courses in music production, composition, and songwriting, with mentorship from industry professionals.
MasterClass: Music Classes
Online classes taught by renowned musicians and industry professionals, covering topics like singing, songwriting, and production.
Kadenze
Provides online courses in music technology, composition, and creative arts taught by experts from leading universities/institutions.
Dana Hall School of Music - in Wellelsey, MA
The school of music offers private lessons, chamber, cello, rock and contemporary ensembles and groups
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
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
Rivers School Conservatory - in Weston, MA
The conservatory offers private music lessons, theory and composition, and a chamber music lab
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.
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.
Brookline Music School - in Brookline, MA
We offer private music lessons, ensembles, and dance including ballet, creative dance, and boys dance
Berklee City Music High School Academy
We offer students theory, master classes, and ensemble classes after school.
Boston School of Music Arts
We offer lessons, bands and ensembles, and summer programs.
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.
Smithsonian Digital Volunteers
You can contribute by transcribing historical documents & making them accessible to all!
Be My Eyes
As a Be My Eyes volunteer, you are able to help out blind & low-vision individuals with their daily tasks through your smartphone.
MassRobotics STEM
Robotics education, bridging industry and education, with a focus on creating STEM career paths for BPS students.
Tynker Robotics and Coding Camps
Tynker is the fun way to learn programming & develop problem-solving & critical thinking skills.
FIRST Robotics Virtual Events and Challenges
A global robotics community preparing young people for the future.
Bay State Games
Olympic-style competition for amateur athletes in Massachusetts, with summer & winter games promoting growth, education, and fitness.
One Love Sports
Accessible sports programs empowering Boston youth through athletics and academics, building confidence, skills, and sportsmanship.
The BASE
Year-round baseball, basketball, and softball training and games that promote hard work and a culture of success among youth.
SquashBusters
SquashBusters empowers under-served youth as students, athletes, and citizens to help them recognize and achieve their full potential.
Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) Free Sports Clinics
The central hub for everything Youth Sports in Boston. Our mission is to bring the city together through sports.
Viking Sports After-School Programs
Offers fun, active after-school programs like soccer, basketball, Zumba, and more to help kids stay active and build social skills.
Boston Public Schools (BPS) Middle School Athletics Program
Middle school athletics program lets students join basketball, track, and volleyball, building athletic skills, teamwork, and pride.
Zooniverse
Join Zooniverse, the world’s largest platform for people-powered research, where volunteers help drive real discoveries.
Bookshare
Volunteer with Bookshare to help make reading accessible for people with disabilities by providing valuable support.
Crisis Text Line
As a trained virtual volunteer, you’ll help people navigate through challenges, offering empathy, guidance & understanding.
DemocracyLab
We connect tech-for-good projects with skilled volunteers & socially responsible companies.
DOROT - GENuine Connections
Join GENuine Connections, a virtual volunteer program for teens & adults 65+, featuring various workshop activities.
learn to be
We help kids unlock their potential by connecting them with free, exceptional tutors online.
LibriVox
LibriVox volunteers read & record chapters of books in the public domain & make them available for free on the Internet.
Meaningful Teens
Explore Meaningful Teens' programs, offering teens opportunities to engage in leadership, service, & personal development.
VEX Robotics Online Challenges
Explore VEX Robotics, where students of all ages can build, program, & compete in robotics challenges.
Students Speak Up For Kids
A youth-driven organization advocating for children's rights & supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on the community.
The Trevor Project
As a trained Trevor counselor, you’ll support LGBTQ+ young people remotely either by phone or text & chat.
