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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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  • UC San Diego: Introduction to Anthropology

    This course is designed to introduce students to the general principles of biological & cultural anthropology.

  • learn to be

    We help kids unlock their potential by connecting them with free, exceptional tutors online.

  • LibriVox

    LibriVox volunteers read & record chapters of books in the public domain & make them available for free on the Internet.

  • Meaningful Teens

    Explore Meaningful Teens' programs, offering teens opportunities to engage in leadership, service, & personal development.

  • Smithsonian Digital Volunteers

    You can contribute by transcribing historical documents & making them accessible to all!

  • Students Speak Up For Kids

    A youth-driven organization advocating for children's rights & supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on the community.

  • The Trevor Project

    As a trained Trevor counselor, you’ll support LGBTQ+ 
young people remotely either by phone or text & chat.

  • Zooniverse

    Join Zooniverse, the world’s largest platform for people-powered research, where volunteers help drive real discoveries.

  • University of Vermont: Anthropology Courses

    UVM allows high school students to take college courses in diverse subjects like climate change, ASL, & international relations.

  • Varsity Academics: High School History Camps

    Our History Camps are intensive workshops in which secondary-school students learn how to research & write about history.

  • 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.

  • DemocracyLab

    We connect tech-for-good projects with skilled volunteers & socially responsible companies.

  • University of Vermont Pre-College: History

    Explore UVM's pre-college history courses for high school students, offering a head start on college learning.

  • Tufts University Pre-College: History

    Explore history courses at Tufts University, covering diverse topics & perspectives for professional & continuing education learners.

  • 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

  • Be My Eyes

    As a Be My Eyes volunteer, you are able to help out blind & low-vision individuals with their daily tasks through your smartphone.

  • Bookshare

    Volunteer with Bookshare to help make reading accessible for people with disabilities by providing valuable support.

  • Crisis Text Line

    As a trained virtual volunteer, you’ll help people navigate through challenges, offering empathy, guidance & understanding.

  • DOROT - GENuine Connections

    Join GENuine Connections, a virtual volunteer program for teens & adults 65+, featuring various workshop activities.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Arlington Children's Theatre

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

  • Gateways

    Boston-area teens can volunteer with Gateways’ Jewish Education Programs, gaining skills, training, & meaningful connections.

  • Centre Street Food Pantry

    Help with food pickup, packing, distribution, cleanup, client check-in, & translation (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or Russian).

  • Room to Grow

    Join us at one of our warehouses or Family Centers and help us with sorting and organizing baby items.

  • Boston Renegades Baseball

    Our team is seeking passionate volunteers to empower visually impaired athletes and make a lasting impact!

  • Cradles to Crayons

    Our volunteers sort and inspect the donated items we receive and then package them for delivery to the children who need them.

  • Boston Public Library - multiple locations in MA

    Teens gain experience in customer service skills & resume-building through the Boston Public Library Teen Volunteer Program.

  • Steppingstone - Volunteering

    Volunteer by tutoring, offering career guidance, hosting events, or joining our Board of Ambassadors or Young Professionals.

  • St. Francis House

    Volunteer in our clothing department, expressive art therapy studio, kitchen, workforce development, or our resource center.

  • Brookline Food Pantry - in Brookline, MA

    Volunteer opportunities at Brookline Food Pantry include food transport, packing, delivery, table service, and truck unloading.

  • Cambridge Women's Center - in Cambridge, MA

    Volunteers offer support, maintain a welcoming environment, assist with various tasks, provide emotional support, & manage conflicts.

  • Community Servings - in Jamaica Plain, MA

    Come support the community through volunteering, social events, & fundraisers on food and nutrition.

  • Thrifty Threads - in Brookline, MA

    Donations provide essential items to those in need, fund outreach programs, and promote sustainability.

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

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

  • 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.

  • Concord Youth Theatre

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

  • Kidstock! Creative Theater

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

  • The Company Theatre

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

  • Drama Studio

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

  • Stoneham Theatre’s Young Company

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

  • 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.

  • Apollinaire Play Lab

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

  • 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.

  • Boston Cares

    Boston Cares partners with nonprofits & schools to expand their impact by bringing our community together to address its needs.

  • 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.

  • Temple Israel of Boston - Classes

    Engage and learn in small classes facilitated by experienced Jewish educators and field experts.

  • 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.

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

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

  • Historic New England's School and Youth Programs

    Engaging multidisciplinary programs that use historical resources to enrich student learning, with many options available virtually.

  • 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.

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