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.
SoundFly
Offers online courses in music production, composition, and songwriting, with mentorship from industry professionals.
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.
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.
United Planet
Explore United Planet’s virtual internships & volunteer opportunities, offering global experiences that help you make an impact.
School of Rock Online Programs
Offers online music programs focusing on performance, stage presence, and musicianship through interactive lessons and group sessions.
OutSchool
Join OutSchool for engaging live video chat classes, vetted and passionate teachers, build confidence through progress.
MasterClass: Music Classes
Online classes taught by renowned musicians and industry professionals, covering topics like singing, songwriting, and production.
Kadenze
Provides online courses in music technology, composition, and creative arts taught by experts from leading universities/institutions.
Interlochen Online Music and Arts Programs for Teens
Offers online courses in music performance, composition, and other arts, designed for middle and high school students.
InterHarmony International School of Music Online
Provides year-round online classical music training, including private lessons, masterclasses, and recitals with renowned faculty.
FutureLearn: Music Courses
Offers a variety of online music courses, including topics like music business, songwriting, and performance skills.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone taps into your brain's innate ability to learn new languages so you feel comfortable with everyday communication.
Tufts University Pre-College: History
Explore history courses at Tufts University, covering diverse topics & perspectives for professional & continuing education learners.
The Cambridge Future Scholar Programme
High school students have the opportunity to enhance their academic skills & gain valuable research experience through this program.
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.
Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
We offer hands-on experiences in biology, medicine, & research to inspire the next generation of scientists.
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.
Varsity Academics: High School History Camps
Our History Camps are intensive workshops in which secondary-school students learn how to research & write about history.
University of Vermont Pre-College: History
Explore UVM's pre-college history courses for high school students, offering a head start on college learning.
ArtistWorks
Offers online music lessons across various instruments and vocals, featuring video exchanges with renowned instructors.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Courses
Discover courses & resources on American history from the Gilder Lehrman Institute, perfect for students & history enthusiasts.
PBS Learning Media
Explore free world history resources for grades 9-12 on PBS LearningMedia, covering key events, cultures, & global perspectives.
National History Day Project
Join National History Day, a competition where students explore historical topics through research, analysis, & creativity.
Hillsdale College: The Great American Story
Explore America’s history, its triumphs & challenges, & the principles that shaped the nation in this free Hillsdale course.
Harvard University edX: History Courses
Explore free history courses from Harvard, covering key events, historical perspectives, & global insights from top scholars.
Cornell Pre-College
Get a head start on college by earning credits from Cornell online.
Class Central: History Classes
Learn History, earn certificates with free online courses from Harvard, Stanford, MIT, & other top universities around the world
Virtual Internships
We offer remote global internship opportunities across various industries, helping you gain professional experience from anywhere.
freeCodeCamp
freeCodeCamp offers a proven path to your first software developer job with hands-on projects & certifications from all levels.
Babbel Live
Learn a new language with Babbel Live, offering live online classes with expert teachers to help you improve your skills in real-time.
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.
Duolingo
With quick, bite-sized lessons, you’ll earn points & unlock new levels while gaining real-world communication skills.
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.
Lingoda: Online Lanugage Courses
Our approach to online language learning is centered around live, interactive classes, ensuring an engaging educational experience.
National Security Language Initiative for Youth
Our program helps Americans master critical languages to foster international cooperation & build mutual understanding.
MehtA+ - AI/Machine Learning Bootcamp
This 6-week virtual camp for 8th–12th graders taught by MIT & Stanford engineers covers AI, machine learning, & learning fundamentals
Inspirit AI
Artificial Intelligence high school & middle school intensives led by Stanford & MIT Graduate students.
Codecademy
Codecademy empowers learners at all levels to grow their coding skills & make an impact through interactive learning
W3Schools
W3Schools Campus provides a vast coding library of courses, quizzes, & interactive lessons for all skill levels.
Webflow University
Webflow University offers free courses & tutorials on web design, development, & creating website.
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.
Veritas AI
AI Scholars is a 10-week online bootcamp covering AI fundamentals, applications, & a hands-on project with a mentor.
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.
Showa Boston Institute
Showa Boston fosters Japanese-American cultural exchange through language classes, events, and study abroad programs for students.
French Library - in Boston & Cambridge, MA
Fun, immersive lessons for ages 3-17 at the French Library! All levels welcome.
Rola Languages - in Cambridge, MA
In-person and online Spanish courses for learners of various levels offered in Cambridge, MA.
BSV Adult German Language School - in Walpole, MA
Our German language classes in Walpole, MA offer six levels, from beginner to advanced, with small, interactive class sizes.
New England Language School - in Quincy, MA
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
New England Conservatory
We offer flexible music education! Your child can join a class, ensemble, or training program at their own pace to fit their needs.
CodeEX - in Acton & Maynard, MA
After-school coding lessons and summer camps that teach kids valuable coding skills in a supportive, engaging environment.
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.
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.
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.
Goethe-Institute
We offer online group and individual German courses for learners of all stages.
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.
Boston Language Hub - in Waltham, MA
We offer small group language classes online or in Waltham, MA, providing personalized support for students to achieve their goals.
The Pathway Initiative Internship Program
Our program offers STEM tutoring, mentoring, and financial support to prepare students for clinical roles in underserved communities.
Tufts University Community Music Classes - in Medford, MA
Tufts offers Saturday classes for a range of instruments, vocals including a cappella, and the Tufts Youth Philharmonic
Allegro Music School - in Natick, MA and Arlington, MA
Our school offers private and group lesson for instrumental instruction in piano, violin, cello, harp, guitar and voice. We also offer Introduction to Music, Introduction to Piano, Suzuki Violin, Music Theory and Chorus Classes.
Boston School of Music Arts
We offer lessons, bands and ensembles, and summer programs.
Berklee City Music High School Academy
We offer students theory, master classes, and ensemble classes after school.
Brookline Music School - in Brookline, MA
We offer private music lessons, ensembles, and dance including ballet, creative dance, and boys dance
Concord Conservatory of Music - in Concord, MA
We offer private music lessons including banjo and ukulele, chamber ensembles, composition, a string orchestra, rock lab , and chorus.
North End Music and Performing Arts Center
Our center offers private lessons and classes in music, dancing, movement, theatre arts, and a teen internship program.
Rivers School Conservatory - in Weston, MA
The conservatory offers private music lessons, theory and composition, and a chamber music lab
School of Rock - in Boston suburbs and New Hampshire
We offer private lessons, group rehearsals, and summer workshops for guitar, bass guitar, percussion, vocals, keyboard, and piano
Dana Hall School of Music - in Wellelsey, MA
The school of music offers private lessons, chamber, cello, rock and contemporary ensembles and groups
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.
Historic New England's School and Youth Programs
Engaging multidisciplinary programs that use historical resources to enrich student learning, with many options available virtually.
