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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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  • CreativeLive: Design Courses

    CreativeLive offers on-demand design classes taught by professionals, covering topics like illustration, typography, & UX design

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • American Anthropological Association: Virtual High School Internship

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

  • Coursera: Anthropology

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

  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Early College Program Courses

    Online pre-college, summer creative programs for ages 14–18, including drawing, comics, creative writing, & architecture.

  • School of Motion: Online Design Training

    An online school making motion design & creative fields accessible through expert-led learning & career support.

  • RISD - Teen Online Courses

    Discover how creative problem-solving, collaboration and expression are at the heart of art & design with these teen courses.

  • Online Art Study

    We offer custom e-learning to boost creative skills & help students build a strong art & design portfolio.

  • MassArt - After-School Studios

    A dynamic program for students in grades 9–12, offering a variety of classes in both fine art & design.

  • Drawspace

    Drawspace offers online art courses for all skill levels, from drawing basics to advanced techniques.

  • Creativebug

    Creativebug offers fun, online art & craft classes for kids & teens, taught by expert artists.

  • Confetti: Art Team Building Activities

    Confetti offers live virtual art classes, covering painting, drawing, & more creative experiences.

  • Class Central: Art & Design Courses

    Earn certificates with paid & free online courses from Harvard, Stanford, MIT, & other top universities worldwide.

  • Brit + Co Classes: Art & Design

    Brit + Co offers online art & design classes, from painting to digital illustration, for all skill levels.

  • ArtStation: Learning

    ArtStation Learning offers on-demand courses for artists, covering digital art, design, & industry techniques.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • The Actors’ Studio of Newburyport – Youth Acting Classes

    Acting & writing classes include cold reading, improv, scene study, monologue coaching, & more, led by founder Marc Clopton.

  • 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.

  • MassArt - After-School Studios

    After-School Studios is a dynamic program for students in grades 9–12, offering a variety of classes in both fine art and design.

  • 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.

  • Jewish Boston Teens - JTI Fellowship

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

  • 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.

  • 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 Conservatory at Berklee – Summer Dance Intensive

    A three-week program that transforms dancers' technique and encourages their artistry while exploring modern dance and improvisation.

  • The Dance Complex – Musical Theatre Classes

    We support dance creation, study, & performance, connecting artists, audiences, & the community through movement and ideas.

  • Apollinaire Play Lab

    Youth classes in acting, dance, and visual art. Scholarships are available to ensure access regardless of financial need.

  • New Art Center in Newton, MA

    A non-profit community art education space offering all levels opportunities to make, exhibit, and talk about art.

  • Danforth - Teen Art Classes in Framingham, MA

    Our program for high school students focuses on providing more advanced instruction in drawing and painting.

  • School of Fashion Design - Pre-College Program

    Our program, specifically for high school students, provides an introduction to the fashion design process.

  • Brookline Arts Center in Brookline, MA

    Providing meaningful experiences in the arts through classes, exhibitions, and outreach.

  • The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts - Teen Bridge

    Teen Bridge is an art program at the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts for a dedicated group of teens.

  • 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

  • The Umbrella - Teen Classes & Workshops - in Concord, MA

    The Umbrella enriches lives and builds a vibrant and inclusive community through the arts.

  • Artists For Humanity - Teen Jobs

    We hire teens to work with mentors to inspire solutions.

  • Tongwood - in Brookline and Quincy, MA

    We're the cool hangout spot for evening art vibes in Boston, perfect for casual artists aged 16 and up.

  • ICA Teens

    What happens when teens throw an event in a contemporary art museum? Or organize an exhibition? Come find out!

  • Einstein's Workshop

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

  • New England Sci-Tech

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

  • SpeakEasy Stage Company – Teen Acting Classes

    A nonprofit theater in Boston’s South End, producing bold new plays & musicals while supporting local, emerging artists & youth.

  • Watertown Children's Theatre (WCT)

    We offer a variety of programs, including musicals, plays, after-school and year-round classes, vacation camps, and weekend workshops.

  • Stoneham Theatre’s Young Company

    The Young Company program offers theatre education for students in grades 1–10 with hands-on performance experience.

  • Drama Studio

    The Drama Studio offers weekly classes and the opportunity to participate in performances for youth ages 9-18.

  • The Company Theatre

    The Company Theatre fosters inclusive creative expression, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities on stage.

  • Kidstock! Creative Theater

    Kidstock! Creative Theater is dedicated to a unique approach in education through the performing arts for children of all ages.

  • Concord Youth Theatre

    Concord Youth Theatre empowers young people with live theater, fostering community through performance and education.

  • Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University

    At Wheelock Family Theatre, family theatre means smart, engaging entertainment for all ages, welcoming both related and chosen family.

  • Arlington Children's Theatre

    Arlington Children’s Theatre creates high-quality theatrical experiences for children ages 7-18 with productions and workshops.

  • NUTRONS FIRST Robotics - Northeastern

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

  • MassRobotics STEM

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

  • BalletRox

    Provides structured, multi-year dance programs focusing on ballet and other dance forms, aiming to empower Boston youth through dance.

  • Urbanity Dance

    Offers contemporary dance classes and youth programs focusing on technique, creativity, and performance skills.

  • All That Jazz Newton Dance Studio

    All That Jazz Dance Studio in Newton offers fun, inclusive dance classes for all ages and levels, from toddlers to advanced teens.

  • José Mateo Ballet Theatre

    Provides ballet training with a focus on developing strong technique and artistic expression.

  • Brookline Ballet School

    Provides ballet training focusing on technique, artistry, and performance opportunities.

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