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.
Confetti: Art Team Building Activities
Confetti offers live virtual art classes, covering painting, drawing, & more creative experiences.
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.
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.
CreativeLive: Design Courses
CreativeLive offers on-demand design classes taught by professionals, covering topics like illustration, typography, & UX design
Creativebug
Creativebug offers fun, online art & craft classes for kids & teens, taught by expert artists.
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.
LSU: Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology
Explore human cultures, social organizations, & institutions like politics, religion, & language from a cross-cultural perspective.
Lookstein Virtual: High School Scholars Program
Our program offers online courses in Jewish studies with a focus on academic rigor & personal growth.
edX: Anthropology
Introductory anthropology covers topics like cultural comparison, identity, power, & how it addresses global issues & urban life.
Coursera: Anthropology
Study anthropology to understand human cultures & societies. Explore cultural, biological, & archaeological aspects of anthropology.
American Anthropological Association: Virtual High School Internship
We offer a virtual internship for high school students to explore anthropological research & create educational content.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sasaki Foundation - Designing Environmental and Social Impact
A paid semester-long internship where high school students use design thinking to address local environmental and social issues.
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.
The Real School of Music - in Burlington & Andover, MA
An internship that offers paid opportunities for youth ages 16+ to gain hands-on experience in a creative, music-driven environment.
futureBOS
futureBOS connects high school students with job opportunities to help them find the right fit.
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.
The Pathway Initiative Internship Program
Our program offers STEM tutoring, mentoring, and financial support to prepare students for clinical roles in underserved communities.
AES
Promote cultural integration through linguistic and cultural understanding to improve access to healthcare, legal aid, and employment.
Boston Private Institute Council - in Jamaica Plain & Boston, MA
The PIC helps high school youth find jobs, including private sector internships and community-based employment opportunities.
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.
Commonwealth Corporation - Youth Works
YouthWorks is a state-funded program that helps teens and young adults build skills and gain experience for lasting employment.
JCC - Boston Diller Teen Fellowship - in Newton, MA
Fellows gain leadership skills through hands-on learning, lively discussions, and a transformative Israel trip
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!
Aspire at MGH
Aspire helps adults 18+ on the spectrum build self-awareness, stress management, and social skills for overall success.
Greater Massachusetts Special Needs Events
Events for families with special needs in Greater Massachusetts, including conferences, workshops, speaker events, and other programs.
The Common Room: offering a social space and events/excursions for high cognitive neurodiverse young adults
The Common Room connects young adults with high-cognitive autism to communities that enrich their lives & build relationships.
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.
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.
Boston Peers
We provide evidence-based social skills training with weekly sessions, role-play, coaching, and socialization homework.
The Neurodiversity Alliance (ND Alliance)
A national network of student-led neurodiversity clubs fostering community, leadership, and awareness for different learning styles.
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.
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.
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!
Pioneer Academics Research Program
We offer high schoolers institutional resources to conduct original, undergraduate-level research.
Lumiere Research Scholar Program
Explore our diverse programs, offering personalized learning experiences to help students excel academically.
Virtual Internships
We offer remote global internship opportunities across various industries, helping you gain professional experience from anywhere.
United Planet
Explore United Planet’s virtual internships & volunteer opportunities, offering global experiences that help you make an impact.
TurnUp
Join our innovative platform that connects students with personalized career opportunities, networking, & internship experiences.
StandOut Connect - Internships
We help high school students make an impact by recruiting for top internships in fields like finance, medicine, law, & tech.
Standout Connect
Students will interview with top companies from accelerator programs like Y Combinator & prestigious university ecosystems.
Ladder Internships
Ladder Internships' mission is to help the most talented high school interns work with the world’s most ambitious start-ups.
InternWorks
Get a customized internship that matches your interests & skills, gaining real-world experience & professional development.
Forage
Explore careers & prepare for the job with hundreds of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers.
Electric Literature
We introduce undergraduate & graduate students, emerging writers, & aspiring publishing professionals to literary digital publishing.
Building-U
Discover internship opportunities for students across various fields with Building-U, helping you gain real-world experience.
Absolute Internship
Gain global work experience through our international internship programs across various industries & cities worldwide.
Autism Speaks Online Workshops & Webinars
Explore online workshops & webinars hosted by Autism Speaks, providing community support & raising awareness about autism.
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.
AANE Online Social Skills & Support Groups
Explore our online resources, providing support & community for individuals on the autism spectrum & their families.
