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.
Coursera: University of Florida: The Science of Training for Young Athletes
This course covers sports science information that provide youth coaches & parents with practical pediatric sports science insights.
University of Vermont: Anthropology Courses
UVM allows high school students to take college courses in diverse subjects like climate change, ASL, & international relations.
UC San Diego: Introduction to Anthropology
This course is designed to introduce students to the general principles of biological & cultural anthropology.
TTSP: Mirdrasha Courses
These courses offer online Jewish studies for high school students, focusing on Jewish texts, culture, & tradition.
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.
MIT OpenCourseWare: Africana Studies
MIT OpenCourseWare has curated this collection of courses related to Africana, African American, & Black Studies topics.
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.
Actor’s Studio Online Acting Classes
Our program offers hands-on, immersive training to help you master storytelling, convey emotion, & unlock your acting talent.
Class Central: Sports Medicine Courses and Certifications
Learn sports medicine, earn certificates with online courses from Stanford, Yale, Tsinghua University & other top universities.
Well-Trained Mind Academy: Kinesiology & Nutrition I: Movement and Healthy Choices for the Active Student
This course challenges the student to grow in their knowledge, practice, & skills necessary to live a healthy, active lifestyle.
Wake Forest University: Sports Medicine: An Inside Look at the Major Injuries & Treatments
Learn about common sports injuries & treatment options in this essential sports medicine course.
University of Vermont: Exercise Science
Enroll in UVM's variety of college courses as a high school student, learning from top professors alongside college peers.
Udemy: Fully Accredited Foundation Level Kinesiology Course
Learn the foundations of powerful kinesiology! Fully accredited course for muscle testing & body movement!
Tufts University: Serving a Healthy Diet
In this course we explore the relationship between diet & health.
Rice University: Physiology: The Foundations of Medicine
This pre-college course dives into the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, & respiratory systems & how they work together.
NFHS Learning Center: Sports Nutrition Course
This course presents guidelines for the diet needed to be ready for athletic practice and competition & how to refuel afterwards.
Georgetown University: Anatomy & Physiology: How the Body Works in Harmony
A comprehensive view of the major body systems through engaging course videos featuring a variety of educational tools.
JCC - Boston Diller Teen Fellowship - in Newton, MA
Fellows gain leadership skills through hands-on learning, lively discussions, and a transformative Israel trip
Museum of African American History - Writing Boston's Future Fellowship
Selected African American youth candidates learn to help transform the curriculum around racial equity.
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.
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.
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.
Jewish Boston Teens - JTI Fellowship
Teens meet monthly to support one another and connect to Jewish teen opportunities, building a stronger, more inclusive community.
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.
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.
Apollinaire Play Lab
Youth classes in acting, dance, and visual art. Scholarships are available to ensure access regardless of financial need.
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.
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.
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.
Einstein's Workshop
A family-friendly maker space where kids create, explore, and enjoy STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
AMDA After School Conservatory: Acting for Stage & Screen
A 6-week online program offering intensive study and performance opportunities, focusing on both stage and screen acting.
The Barrow Group Online Performing Arts Classes
Online acting classes for youth in acting, musical theatre, monologues, and film/TV, taught by award-winning professionals.
Performing Arts Workshops: Online After School Acting
Online classes covering improv, speech/dialects, theater games, acting techniques, and acting for the camera.
Botball Educational Robotics Program
Engages students in team-oriented robotics competitions, focusing on designing, building, and programming autonomous robots.
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.
SquashBusters
SquashBusters empowers under-served youth as students, athletes, and citizens to help them recognize and achieve their full potential.
Viking Sports After-School Programs
Offers fun, active after-school programs like soccer, basketball, Zumba, and more to help kids stay active and build social skills.
Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) Free Sports Clinics
The central hub for everything Youth Sports in Boston. Our mission is to bring the city together through sports.
MassRobotics STEM
Robotics education, bridging industry and education, with a focus on creating STEM career paths for BPS students.
Bay State Games
Olympic-style competition for amateur athletes in Massachusetts, with summer & winter games promoting growth, education, and fitness.
One Love Sports
Accessible sports programs empowering Boston youth through athletics and academics, building confidence, skills, and sportsmanship.
The BASE
Year-round baseball, basketball, and softball training and games that promote hard work and a culture of success among youth.
