Educational Advocates Student Extracurricular Activities - Boston

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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  • Student Conservation Association

    Join us in building the next generation of conservation leaders.

  • 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.

  • Alderleaf Wilderness College: Essential Wilderness Survival Course

    Learn the core skills of survival (shelter, water, fire, & food) in a way that allows you to participate at home & at your own pace.

  • 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.

  • Rosetta Stone

    Rosetta Stone taps into your brain's innate ability to learn new languages so you feel comfortable with everyday communication.

  • Pimsleur

    Learn to speak a new language with a near-native accent in just 30 days.

  • National Security Language Initiative for Youth

    Our program helps Americans master critical languages to foster international cooperation & build mutual understanding.

  • Lingoda: Online Lanugage Courses

    Our approach to online language learning is centered around live, interactive classes, ensuring an engaging educational experience.

  • Carnegie Mellon University: Open Learning Initiative

    Access free, self-paced courses from Carnegie Mellon University’s Open Learning Initiative, offering education in various subjects.

  • Citizen Scientist

    Volunteers actively participating in scientific research by collecting & analyzing data or engaging in experiments.

  • Georgetown University Pre-College: Science Courses

    Georgetown University offers both enrichment & pre-college online courses for high school students ages 13 & older.

  • Horizon Academic

    Discover our personalized mentoring & educational programs to help students unlock their potential & achieve academic success.​

  • Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: Online Programs Courses in Science

    From space colonization to creative writing, our virtual classrooms will expand your knowledge & spark your curiosity.

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Internship Programs

    Explore NOAA’s student opportunities, offering a range of internships & scholarships to pursue a career in environmental science.

  • STEM-E Mentorship Program

    Explore STEME’s mentorship programs, connecting students with professionals to guide them in their educational journey.

  • Veritas AI

    AI Scholars is a 10-week online bootcamp covering AI fundamentals, applications, & a hands-on project with a mentor.

  • Teen Science Cafe

    TSCs are free out of school time programs where teens & STEM experts collaborate on presentations & hands-on activities.

  • Tufts University Pre-College: Science Courses

    Explore Tufts University’s professional & continuing education courses in science.

  • LanguageBird

    Our online courses are accredited, personalized, & flexible. You can learn, retain, & earn school credit in a new language.

  • FluentU

    With FluentU, learn with any Netflix or YouTube video that has subtitles in the target language you're learning.

  • Duolingo

    With quick, bite-sized lessons, you’ll earn points & unlock new levels while gaining real-world communication skills.

  • Busuu

    Learn any language with simplified courses & short, but focused lessons.

  • Botball Educational Robotics Program

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

  • Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy

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

  • FIRST Robotics Virtual Events and Challenges

    A global robotics community preparing young people for the future.

  • REC Foundation

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

  • RoboBlockly

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

  • Tynker Robotics and Coding Camps

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

  • VEX Robotics Online Challenges

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

  • 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.

  • Tynker

    Tynker equips children with foundational computer science, programming, & critical thinking skills to prepare them for the future.

  • The Nature Conservancy: Nature Connects Webinars & Virtual Field Trips

    Hear from our leading scientists & environmental experts about tackling climate change, & providing food & water sustainably.

  • 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.

  • Sustainably Developing Your Community: Columbia University

    Learn how to sustainably develop your community, focusing on practical solutions for a greener future.

  • Project Learning Tree

    Our Nature Activities for Families introduce children to nature & their environment.

  • Outdoor Expeditions for High School Students

    Surrounded by the pristine natural world & a crew of adventurous peers, students work as a team to achieve goals & learn skills.

  • Husson University: ECAP - ex: Wildland Fire

    Register at Husson University to explore their programs, admissions process, & how you can start pursuing higher education.

  • 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

  • Base Camp: Sustainability Online

    Dig into the past, dive into computers, create songs, & more with our various workshops!

  • Bush Survival Training: Online Wilderness Survival Course

    Gain lifesaving skills while learning online at your pace.

  • CornellLab: Bird Academy

    Learn about birds through expert-led courses on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds Academy.

  • Green Schools Alliance

    We empower student sustainability leaders with skills, knowledge & tools to address climate change.

  • National Geographic: Externships

    An eight-week virtual learning & leadership experience to equip you with tools & connections to seek solutions in their communities.

  • New England Language School - in Quincy, MA

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Goethe-Institute

    We offer online group and individual German courses for learners of all stages.

  • Upward Bound

    Upward Bound is a program that provides academic support to low-income and first-generation college bound students.

  • Mass Audubon - in Lincoln, MA

    Mass Audubon offers teen programs like Youth Climate Leadership, conservation clubs, adventure trips, & internships.

  • YES - Programs for Boston Youth

    Outdoor Adventure offers youth activities like kayaking, rock climbing, & mountain biking. Also overnight adventures!

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CodeEX - in Acton & Maynard, MA

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

  • Penguin Coding School - in Lexington, Acton, & Newton, MA

    Discover the best kids’ activities in your neighborhood. We offer 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center - YES for CURE

    A 2.5-year training initiative for disadvantaged high school & undergraduate students interested in a career in scientific research.

  • Einstein's Workshop

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

  • Showa Boston Institute

    Showa Boston fosters Japanese-American cultural exchange through language classes, events, and study abroad programs for students.

  • 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.

  • Base

    Intensive immersion-based courses to learn Spanish for all ages.

  • Rola Languages - in Cambridge, MA

    In-person and online Spanish courses for learners of various levels offered in Cambridge, MA.

  • French Library - in Boston & Cambridge, MA

    Fun, immersive lessons for ages 3-17 at the French Library! All levels welcome.

  • 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.

  • The Mass General Youth Scholars Program

    A four-year STEM program for students focusing on career exploration, research, & college readiness, with weekly classes.

  • BioBuilder - High School Apprenticeship - in Newton, MA

    BioBuilder offers hands-on biotech programs for students, including summer research, apprenticeships, lab workshops, & more.

  • Massachusetts Life Sciences Center - High School Apprenticeship - in Waltham, MA

    Paid internships for underrepresented and low-income high school students throughout Massachusetts.

  • MIT Museum - Teen Programming Council - in Cambridge, MA

    Our program allows high school students to connect with MIT researchers & discover science & engineering career possibilities.

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

    Explore our various pre-college course offerings on the broad subject of science.

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital - SSJP Programs

    A year-round internship program designed to introduce 100 Boston high school students to medical, health, and science professions.

  • MassRobotics STEM

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

  • Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School

    Offers hands-on learning and outdoor adventures to empower youth from under-resourced communities through experiential education.

  • Land's Sake After School Programs

    Students build community, gain farm and forestry skills, connect with nature, and take home fresh vegetables.

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