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.
University of Notre Dame - Pre-College Online Program: Business
This course guides you through the fundamentals & exciting inner workings of the world of business.
Actor’s Studio Online Acting Classes
Our program offers hands-on, immersive training to help you master storytelling, convey emotion, & unlock your acting talent.
BerkeleyX: Entrepreneurship For All (Part I): The UC Berkeley Startup Guide for students by Silicon Valley Insiders - edX
This is the Silicon Valley insiders’ guide to entrepreneurship.
Council for Economic Education Program - Invest in Girls
Our program offers free online & in-person resources to help young women learn about money management.
FutureLearn
Learn economics online from basic to advanced theory & gain a deeper understanding of why & how our economies work.
Georgetown University - Online Business Programs
Pre-college online courses for high school students to explore entrepreneurship, marketing, investing, & more.
Investopedia
Investopedia offers expert financial education with articles, tutorials, & tools on investing, personal finance, & market analysis.
The Stock Market Game
Our website allows students to learn investing & personal finance through simulated stock market experiences.
Veritas AI - AI + Finance
A 10-week course that explores AI in finance, featuring lectures, hands-on projects, & predictive modeling for stock price prediction.
Wharton University - Understanding Your Money
Wharton’s online program helps students learn money-management, budgeting, & investing strategies.
Poetry Out Loud Mass
We host a national recitation contest that builds public speaking skills, confidence, & appreciation for poetry through performance.
826 Boston - After School Writing and Tutoring Program - in Roxbury, MA
Students work one-on-one with trained tutors to complete homework, read aloud, & embark on publishing their writing.
Boston Conservatory at Berklee – Summer Dance Intensive
A three-week program that transforms dancers' technique and encourages their artistry while exploring modern dance and improvisation.
A Plus Program - Writing Workshops
We are proud to offer writing workshops for students in Boston, MA, and the surrounding areas.
Boston Anthenaeum - Events & Programs
We are a member-supported library, museum, & cultural center with rare books, art, & events, open to all.
BPL - Parker Hill Writing Group - in Roxbury, MA
Join us for a monthly gathering of writers dedicated to honing their craft, exploring new ideas, & sharing their works in progress.
Mass Poetry
We provide a weekly writing & performance workshop series for teens led by Mass Poetry’s Poetry Coalition Fellow Anthony Febo.
Straw Dogs Writers Guild - in Northampton, MA
Straw Dog Writers Guild is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization, committed to paying writers for their presentations.
Write Boston - Teens in Print After School Program
Students who join our program connect with peers from across Boston, learn about writing & media, & publish writing on our website.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston - TIP Internship Program
The Boston Fed's paid internship program, providing Boston high schoolers with skills, coaching & career pathways.
Tufts Pre-College - Economics - in Medford, MA
Browse our catalog of pre-college economics courses available to high school students.
Junior Economic Club of Boston
A nonprofit, student led organization that fosters meaningful connections between professionals and students to inspire new leaders.
The Dance Complex – Musical Theatre Classes
We support dance creation, study, & performance, connecting artists, audiences, & the community through movement and ideas.
Fine Arts Work Center - in Provincetown, MA
We are an artist-led organization that supports artistic freedom & nurtures creative connections with a wide variety of events.
Concord Youth Theatre
Concord Youth Theatre empowers young people with live theater, fostering community through performance and education.
Greater Massachusetts Special Needs Events
Events for families with special needs in Greater Massachusetts, including conferences, workshops, speaker events, and other programs.
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.
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.
Boston Peers
We provide evidence-based social skills training with weekly sessions, role-play, coaching, and socialization homework.
Aspire at MGH
Aspire helps adults 18+ on the spectrum build self-awareness, stress management, and social skills for overall success.
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.
Arlington Children's Theatre
Arlington Children’s Theatre creates high-quality theatrical experiences for children ages 7-18 with productions and workshops.
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.
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.
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.
Stoneham Theatre’s Young Company
The Young Company program offers theatre education for students in grades 1–10 with hands-on performance experience.
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.
Drama Studio
The Drama Studio offers weekly classes and the opportunity to participate in performances for youth ages 9-18.
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.
e-Buddies by Best Buddies International
Safe online friendships between people with and without disabilities, promoting inclusion and building technology and social skills.
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.
Performing Arts Workshops: Online After School Acting
Online classes covering improv, speech/dialects, theater games, acting techniques, and acting for the camera.
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.
The Neurodiversity Alliance (ND Alliance)
A national network of student-led neurodiversity clubs fostering community, leadership, and awareness for different learning styles.
Connections Academy
An online public school offering flexible learning environments that can be tailored to meet the needs of neurodivergent students.
Creative Writing for Teenagers - Professional Writing Academy
A course by Professional Writing Academy, offering a fun & interactive way to develop your writing skills & unleash your creativity.
NaNoWriMo's Young Writers Program
Aspiring teen authors can set goals, track progress, & write their own novel during National Novel Writing Month!
Video Game Writing - Gotham Workshops
You’ll learn about structuring a story, crafting a script, world-building, characters in gameplay, & the intricacies of the medium.
Workshops - Lighthouse Writers
Online creative writing workshops, led by expert instructors. Hone your craft and connect with fellow writers.
Writing Classes - MasterClass
Get unlimited access to all 200+ classes taught by the world's best, starting at $10/month.
Unlock Your Inner Storyteller - The Writing District
Our 6-week online creative writing class for teenagers is designed to spark your imagination & unleash your inner storyteller.
Unbound: Teen Creative Writing - Gotham Workshops
Unleash your creativity as a writer, while learning the tricks of the trade.
Teen Ink
A platform where teens can share their creative writing, artwork, & photography while connecting with one another.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
We celebrate creative teens by providing opportunities to showcase their work in art, writing, & more.
Massachusetts DECA
Prepares emerging leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through conferences, competitions, and experiences.
Junior Achievement of Greater Boston: JA Economics®
One semester course that helps students understand financial literacy and core economic principles.
Brookline Ballet School
Provides ballet training focusing on technique, artistry, and performance opportunities.
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Provides ballet training with a focus on developing strong technique and artistic expression.
All That Jazz Newton Dance Studio
All That Jazz Dance Studio in Newton offers fun, inclusive dance classes for all ages and levels, from toddlers to advanced teens.
Urbanity Dance
Offers contemporary dance classes and youth programs focusing on technique, creativity, and performance skills.
BalletRox
Provides structured, multi-year dance programs focusing on ballet and other dance forms, aiming to empower Boston youth through dance.
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.
