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.
Wharton University - Understanding Your Money
Wharton’s online program helps students learn money-management, budgeting, & investing strategies.
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.
University of Notre Dame - Pre-College Online Program: Business
This course guides you through the fundamentals & exciting inner workings of the world of business.
Veritas AI - AI + Finance
A 10-week course that explores AI in finance, featuring lectures, hands-on projects, & predictive modeling for stock price prediction.
Boston Area Trans Support
A support group for trans and non-binary people who are 18+ and living in and around the Boston area.
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.
Arlington Children's Theatre
Arlington Children’s Theatre creates high-quality theatrical experiences for children ages 7-18 with productions and workshops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Junior Economic Club of Boston
A nonprofit, student led organization that fosters meaningful connections between professionals and students to inspire new leaders.
Tufts Pre-College - Economics - in Medford, MA
Browse our catalog of pre-college economics courses available to high school students.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston - TIP Internship Program
The Boston Fed's paid internship program, providing Boston high schoolers with skills, coaching & career pathways.
GLSEN
GLSEN Massachusetts advocates for safe, inclusive schools for all students, working locally as part of a national network.
Boston GLASS & Adolescent Social Services
We offer support and services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies in Greater Boston, plus education for community organizations.
Health Imperatives - in Brockton, MA
We offer services such as counseling, education on healthy relationships, and support for vulnerable youth.
Safe Homes - in Worcester and Fitchburg, MA
We are a program for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies, ages 14-23 that provides support, resources, and social opportunities.
The Theater Offensive - True Colors: OUT Youth Theater
The Theater Offensive’s longest-running program, empowering LGBTQ+ & allied youth through theater, leadership training, & activism.
Mass Audubon - in Lincoln, MA
Mass Audubon offers teen programs like Youth Climate Leadership, conservation clubs, adventure trips, & internships.
Cape & Islands Gay Straight Alliance - in Hyannis, MA
A Gay & Straight Alliance offering a peer-led, adult-advised space for young people to connect, with meetings, events, and support.
BAGLY
A youth-led, adult-supported group advocating for LGBTQ+ youth in MA through programs, policies, and social justice initiatives.
OUT MetroWest - in Framingham, MA
All programs are free and open to high schoolers. Sessions include check-ins, discussions, activities, and on-site LGBTQ+ support.
NAGLY - in Salem, MA
An organization welcoming LGBTQIA+ youth of all backgrounds and abilities that allows for identity exploration and community building.
YES - Programs for Boston Youth
Outdoor Adventure offers youth activities like kayaking, rock climbing, & mountain biking. Also overnight adventures!
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.
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.
HiTOPS
HiTOPS groups create a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to meet, socialize, & offer & provide support.
It Gets Better Ambasador
Join the It Gets Better team as a TikTok Creator! If you're an LGBTQ+ TikToker who understands trends & values diversity, we want you!
National Teen Board - Beyond Differences
Collaborate on designing curricula, engage with experts, attend a leadership retreat, & make an impact in 10,000 schools nationwide.
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.
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.
Hillsdale College: The Great American Story
Explore America’s history, its triumphs & challenges, & the principles that shaped the nation in this free Hillsdale course.
Tufts University Pre-College: History
Explore history courses at Tufts University, covering diverse topics & perspectives for professional & continuing education learners.
Junior Achievement of Greater Boston: JA Economics®
One semester course that helps students understand financial literacy and core economic principles.
Massachusetts DECA
Prepares emerging leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through conferences, competitions, and experiences.
Lumiere Research Scholar Program
Explore our diverse programs, offering personalized learning experiences to help students excel academically.
Pioneer Academics Research Program
We offer high schoolers institutional resources to conduct original, undergraduate-level research.
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!
Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
We offer hands-on experiences in biology, medicine, & research to inspire the next generation of scientists.
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.
The Cambridge Future Scholar Programme
High school students have the opportunity to enhance their academic skills & gain valuable research experience through this program.
Youth Pride Association - Resources + Volunteer
Work on the frontlines to support LGBTQ+ students. All roles are virtual & flexible.
National Geographic: Externships
An eight-week virtual learning & leadership experience to equip you with tools & connections to seek solutions in their communities.
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.
Project Learning Tree
Our Nature Activities for Families introduce children to nature & their environment.
Sustainably Developing Your Community: Columbia University
Learn how to sustainably develop your community, focusing on practical solutions for a greener future.
The Nature Conservancy: Nature Connects Webinars & Virtual Field Trips
Hear from our leading scientists & environmental experts about tackling climate change, & providing food & water sustainably.
Land's Sake After School Programs
Students build community, gain farm and forestry skills, connect with nature, and take home fresh vegetables.
Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School
Offers hands-on learning and outdoor adventures to empower youth from under-resourced communities through experiential education.
Green Schools Alliance
We empower student sustainability leaders with skills, knowledge & tools to address climate change.
CornellLab: Bird Academy
Learn about birds through expert-led courses on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds Academy.
Bush Survival Training: Online Wilderness Survival Course
Gain lifesaving skills while learning online at your pace.
Base Camp: Sustainability Online
Dig into the past, dive into computers, create songs, & more with our various workshops!
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.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Courses
Discover courses & resources on American history from the Gilder Lehrman Institute, perfect for students & history enthusiasts.
TrevorSpace - Clubs
TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.
The Loft - Queer Community Book Club
Join us at the Queer Community Book Club (QCBC), where we celebrate the rich diversity & vibrant voices within queer literature.
The Center
We provide a safe environment where LGBTQ+ youth can meet with peers, build leadership skills, & prioritize mental & physical health.
Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity - Coursera
Explore this course to understand LGBTQ+ history, culture, & identities through expert-led lessons & engaging content.
PFLAG - Resources / Webinars
Access diverse learning, expert advice, & community support from the largest organization supporting LGBTQ+ individuals.
Online LGBTQ Classes for Kids and Teens - Outschool
Explore LGBTQ+ classes on Outschool, offering inclusive, engaging courses that empower youth to learn & connect with their identities.
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.
Husson University: ECAP - ex: Wildland Fire
Register at Husson University to explore their programs, admissions process, & how you can start pursuing higher education.
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.
