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.
Class Central: Caltech The Science of the Universe
Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time & space in this online course.
Coursera: Astronomy Courses
Coursera offers a variety of online astronomy courses from top universities in topics like stars, planets, galaxies, & cosmology.
Khan Academy: Cosmology and Astronomy
Khan Academy's Cosmology & Astronomy course offers free lessons on the universe's scale, stars, black holes, & Earth's history.
MIT OpenCourseWare: Introduction to Astronomy
Introduction to Astronomy provides an introduction to the physics of the solar system, stars, the interstellar medium, & the universe.
NASA: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory offers educational resources, including lesson plans, projects, & videos for students in STEM fields.
Open Yale Courses: Astronomy
The Department of Astronomy at Yale offers a wide range of courses in astronomy, physics, & mathematics.
OpenLearn: Astronomy
OpenLearn offers 'The Universe: A Beginner’s Guide,' an accessible course exploring the fundamentals of the universe for beginners.
Royal Museums Greenwich: Introduction to Astonomy Online
This course is for people with no prior knowledge of astronomy & offers a basic introduction to the subject from various perspectives.
The Planetary Society
There is a potential 50% cut to NASA science on the line. Fuel our efforts to stop this cut & help us hit our goal of 800 new members.
Udemy: Astronomy Courses
Udemy offers online astronomy courses for all levels, covering stargazing, planetary observation, & astrophysics.
MIT Museum - Teen After Dark: Outer Space - in Cambridge, MA
Join us for a teen night themed on outer space at the MIT Museum.
North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club in Boxford, MA
Learn about astronomy. Guests are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings to see if it is for you.
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.
YES - Programs for Boston Youth
Outdoor Adventure offers youth activities like kayaking, rock climbing, & mountain biking. Also overnight adventures!
Einstein's Workshop
A family-friendly maker space where kids create, explore, and enjoy STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
NUTRONS FIRST Robotics - Northeastern
A FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team based at Northeastern University with the goal of inspiring students to pursue STEM fields.
New England Sci-Tech
A non-profit STEM education center dedicated to project-based, hands-on learning for youth & families.
Mass Audubon - in Lincoln, MA
Mass Audubon offers teen programs like Youth Climate Leadership, conservation clubs, adventure trips, & internships.
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.
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.
BioBuilder - High School Apprenticeship - in Newton, MA
BioBuilder offers hands-on biotech programs for students, including summer research, apprenticeships, lab workshops, & more.
GNACE - Astronomy: The Basics in Newburyport, MA
Students will learn the basics about stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, and what causes astronomical events.
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.
The Mass General Youth Scholars Program
A four-year STEM program for students focusing on career exploration, research, & college readiness, with weekly classes.
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.
BU - Public Open Night at the Observatory
The Public Open Night at the Observatory is a chance for people to come observe the night sky through telescopes.
MIT Kavli Institute - Talks - in Cambridge, MA
The MIT Kavli Institute (MKI) shares with students and the community an understanding of Astrophysics and Space Research through events.
REC Foundation
Offers VEX robotics programs, delivering accessible and scalable robotics education.
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
Offers online courses and resources using robotics to teach CS-STEM, with curricula for students.
RoboBlockly
A web-based robot simulator that teaches coding and math through a puzzle-piece interface, aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Botball Educational Robotics Program
Engages students in team-oriented robotics competitions, focusing on designing, building, and programming autonomous robots.
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.
Project Learning Tree
Our Nature Activities for Families introduce children to nature & their environment.
The Nature Conservancy: Nature Connects Webinars & Virtual Field Trips
Hear from our leading scientists & environmental experts about tackling climate change, & providing food & water sustainably.
Sustainably Developing Your Community: Columbia University
Learn how to sustainably develop your community, focusing on practical solutions for a greener future.
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.
Class Central: History Classes
Learn History, earn certificates with free online courses from Harvard, Stanford, MIT, & other top universities around the world
Cornell Pre-College
Get a head start on college by earning credits from Cornell online.
Harvard University edX: History Courses
Explore free history courses from Harvard, covering key events, historical perspectives, & global insights from top scholars.
Hillsdale College: The Great American Story
Explore America’s history, its triumphs & challenges, & the principles that shaped the nation in this free Hillsdale course.
National History Day Project
Join National History Day, a competition where students explore historical topics through research, analysis, & creativity.
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.
Tufts University Pre-College: History
Explore history courses at Tufts University, covering diverse topics & perspectives for professional & continuing education learners.
University of Vermont Pre-College: History
Explore UVM's pre-college history courses for high school students, offering a head start on college learning.
Varsity Academics: High School History Camps
Our History Camps are intensive workshops in which secondary-school students learn how to research & write about history.
Historic New England's School and Youth Programs
Engaging multidisciplinary programs that use historical resources to enrich student learning, with many options available virtually.
FIRST Robotics Virtual Events and Challenges
A global robotics community preparing young people for the future.
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.
Student Conservation Association
Join us in building the next generation of conservation leaders.
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.
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.
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.
MassRobotics STEM
Robotics education, bridging industry and education, with a focus on creating STEM career paths for BPS students.
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.
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.
Husson University: ECAP - ex: Wildland Fire
Register at Husson University to explore their programs, admissions process, & how you can start pursuing higher education.
National Geographic: Externships
An eight-week virtual learning & leadership experience to equip you with tools & connections to seek solutions in their communities.
