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.
Zooniverse
Join Zooniverse, the world’s largest platform for people-powered research, where volunteers help drive real discoveries.
Creativebug
Creativebug offers fun, online art & craft classes for kids & teens, taught by expert artists.
Drawspace
Drawspace offers online art courses for all skill levels, from drawing basics to advanced techniques.
Inspirit AI
Artificial Intelligence high school & middle school intensives led by Stanford & MIT Graduate students.
Scratch (developed by MIT)
The world’s largest coding community for children that allows young people to create digital stories, games, & animations.
Treehouse
Founded in 2011, Treehouse offers accessible, affordable online tech education, teaching over 1.2 million people to code and design.
Tynker
Tynker equips children with foundational computer science, programming, & critical thinking skills to prepare them for the future.
MIT OpenCourseWare: Africana Studies
MIT OpenCourseWare has curated this collection of courses related to Africana, African American, & Black Studies topics.
PBS Learning Media
Explore free world history resources for grades 9-12 on PBS LearningMedia, covering key events, cultures, & global perspectives.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Courses
Discover courses & resources on American history from the Gilder Lehrman Institute, perfect for students & history enthusiasts.
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.
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.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone taps into your brain's innate ability to learn new languages so you feel comfortable with everyday communication.
Autism Speaks Online Workshops & Webinars
Explore online workshops & webinars hosted by Autism Speaks, providing community support & raising awareness about autism.
Meaningful Teens
Explore Meaningful Teens' programs, offering teens opportunities to engage in leadership, service, & personal development.
LibriVox
LibriVox volunteers read & record chapters of books in the public domain & make them available for free on the Internet.
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.
Botball Educational Robotics Program
Engages students in team-oriented robotics competitions, focusing on designing, building, and programming autonomous robots.
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.
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.
NUTRONS FIRST Robotics - Northeastern
A FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team based at Northeastern University with the goal of inspiring students to pursue STEM fields.
Community Servings - in Jamaica Plain, MA
Come support the community through volunteering, social events, & fundraisers on food and nutrition.
Cambridge Women's Center - in Cambridge, MA
Volunteers offer support, maintain a welcoming environment, assist with various tasks, provide emotional support, & manage conflicts.
Brookline Food Pantry - in Brookline, MA
Volunteer opportunities at Brookline Food Pantry include food transport, packing, delivery, table service, and truck unloading.
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.
Centre Street Food Pantry
Help with food pickup, packing, distribution, cleanup, client check-in, & translation (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or Russian).
New England Sci-Tech
A non-profit STEM education center dedicated to project-based, hands-on learning for youth & families.
New Art Center in Newton, MA
A non-profit community art education space offering all levels opportunities to make, exhibit, and talk about art.
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.
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.
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.
Museum of African American History - Writing Boston's Future Fellowship
Selected African American youth candidates learn to help transform the curriculum around racial equity.
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.
Temple Israel of Boston - Classes
Engage and learn in small classes facilitated by experienced Jewish educators and field experts.
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.
The Coder School - in Sudbury, MA
Welcome to the CoderSchool, a place where kids learn to code in our cool startup-vibe locations.
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.
KTBYTE - in Lexington, MA
Our unique coding curriculum helps students achieve programming goals with personalized pacing and expert guidance for success.
History Cambridge Corps Volunteer - in Cambridge, MA
Join History Cambridge Corps to share untold stories! Volunteer to research, write, and amplify Cambridge’s hidden histories.
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
CodeEX - in Acton & Maynard, MA
After-school coding lessons and summer camps that teach kids valuable coding skills in a supportive, engaging environment.
The Umbrella - Teen Classes & Workshops - in Concord, MA
The Umbrella enriches lives and builds a vibrant and inclusive community through the arts.
MFA Boston - Teen Studio Art Classes
Teens ages 12-17 are invited to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems as they create and interact with art
Brookline Arts Center in Brookline, MA
Providing meaningful experiences in the arts through classes, exhibitions, and outreach.
National History Day in MA
National History Day allows 6–12th graders to explore history through research and creative projects on a topic of their choice.
Boston Peers
We provide evidence-based social skills training with weekly sessions, role-play, coaching, and socialization homework.
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.
Greater Massachusetts Special Needs Events
Events for families with special needs in Greater Massachusetts, including conferences, workshops, speaker events, and other programs.
New England Language School - in Quincy, MA
Goethe-Institute
We offer online group and individual German courses for learners of all stages.
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.
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.
French Library - in Boston & Cambridge, MA
Fun, immersive lessons for ages 3-17 at the French Library! All levels welcome.
Commonwealth Corporation - Youth Works
YouthWorks is a state-funded program that helps teens and young adults build skills and gain experience for lasting employment.
The Education Cooperative - Internship Certificate Program - in East Walpole, MA
The TEC Internship Certificate Program offers hands-on career exploration for junior and senior high school students.
North End Music and Performing Arts Center
NEMPAC’s Teen Interns mentor younger students in arts programs, helping to develop essential leadership and interpersonal skills.
futureBOS
futureBOS connects high school students with job opportunities to help them find the right fit.
Mass Clean Air and Energy Center - Technical Trades Work and Learning Program
A program that offers vocational students paid, hands-on experience in the clean energy sector year-round.
Einstein's Workshop
A family-friendly maker space where kids create, explore, and enjoy STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Historic New England's School and Youth Programs
Engaging multidisciplinary programs that use historical resources to enrich student learning, with many options available virtually.
Museum of African American History Educational Programs
Uses historic sites and collections to link colonial and early African American history to broader human rights themes.
