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.
24/7 Teach: AI - Prompt Engineering Bootcamp
Embark on a journey into the fascinating world of AI Prompt Engineering in our specially designed bootcamp for teens
SHPE: Virtual STEM Labs
We provide K-12 students access to a variety of opportunities in science, technology, engineering, & math!
Tufts Pre-College: Engineering & Computer Science Programs
Explore your academic interests at an advanced level with college courses at Tufts University that are open to high school students.
University of Notre Dame - Pre-College Online Program: STEM
Notre Dame's pre-college online STEM-related courses feature dynamic video lessons by renowned faculty, & access to mentors.
Young Wonks: Online Coding Classes
Computer science classes with robotics, Internet of Things (IOT) & game development based curriculum.
MIT - MITES Semester
Join MITES Semester (formerly MOSTEC) for a six-month STEM & college preparation experience.
iD Tech: Computer Science and Cybersecurity Classes
iD Tech offers online coding, game development, robotics, & design courses for kids & teens, taught by expert instructors.
Georgetown University Pre-College Program: Cybersecurity Course
This course unveils how cyberspace evolved, how it opened the door for cyberattacks, & how the world of the dark web came to exist.
Excel High School: STEM Mechanical Engineering Course
Dive into the fascinating world of mechanical engineering with Excel High School's comprehensive introductory course.
edX: Engineering
edX offers a wide range of online engineering courses from, covering topics like mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering.
NUTRONS FIRST Robotics - Northeastern
A FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team based at Northeastern University with the goal of inspiring students to pursue STEM fields.
Science Club for Girls - Junior Mentor - in Cambridge, MA
The Junior Mentor Program empowers 8–12th grade girls & gender-expansive youth to grow in STEM & leadership.
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.
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.
MITES - Saturdays - in Cambridge, MA
MITES Saturdays offers 7th–12th graders a multi-year STEM program to build skills, explore tech, and grow academically.
Tufts Pre-College - Engineering - in Medford, MA
Browse our catalog of pre-college engineering courses available to high school students.
Einstein's Workshop
A family-friendly maker space where kids create, explore, and enjoy STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
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 Sci-Tech
A non-profit STEM education center dedicated to project-based, hands-on learning for youth & families.
Commonwealth Corporation - Youth Works
YouthWorks is a state-funded program that helps teens and young adults build skills and gain experience for lasting employment.
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.
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.
AES
Promote cultural integration through linguistic and cultural understanding to improve access to healthcare, legal aid, and employment.
The Pathway Initiative Internship Program
Our program offers STEM tutoring, mentoring, and financial support to prepare students for clinical roles in underserved communities.
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.
futureBOS
futureBOS connects high school students with job opportunities to help them find the right fit.
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.
Mass Audubon - in Lincoln, MA
Mass Audubon offers teen programs like Youth Climate Leadership, conservation clubs, adventure trips, & internships.
YES - Programs for Boston Youth
Outdoor Adventure offers youth activities like kayaking, rock climbing, & mountain biking. Also overnight adventures!
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.
OutSchool
Join OutSchool for engaging live video chat classes, vetted and passionate teachers, build confidence through progress.
SoundFly
Offers online courses in music production, composition, and songwriting, with mentorship from industry professionals.
MasterClass: Music Classes
Online classes taught by renowned musicians and industry professionals, covering topics like singing, songwriting, and production.
FutureLearn: Music Courses
Offers a variety of online music courses, including topics like music business, songwriting, and performance skills.
Kadenze
Provides online courses in music technology, composition, and creative arts taught by experts from leading universities/institutions.
ArtistWorks
Offers online music lessons across various instruments and vocals, featuring video exchanges with renowned instructors.
InterHarmony International School of Music Online
Provides year-round online classical music training, including private lessons, masterclasses, and recitals with renowned faculty.
School of Rock Online Programs
Offers online music programs focusing on performance, stage presence, and musicianship through interactive lessons and group sessions.
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.
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.
Absolute Internship
Gain global work experience through our international internship programs across various industries & cities worldwide.
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.
MassRobotics STEM
Robotics education, bridging industry and education, with a focus on creating STEM career paths for BPS students.
VEX Robotics Online Challenges
Explore VEX Robotics, where students of all ages can build, program, & compete in robotics challenges.
Tynker Robotics and Coding Camps
Tynker is the fun way to learn programming & develop problem-solving & critical thinking skills.
FIRST Robotics Virtual Events and Challenges
A global robotics community preparing young people for the future.
SeaPerch Program
Educational program where students build underwater ROVs, gaining hands-on experience in naval architecture and marine engineering.
Building-U
Discover internship opportunities for students across various fields with Building-U, helping you gain real-world experience.
Electric Literature
We introduce undergraduate & graduate students, emerging writers, & aspiring publishing professionals to literary digital publishing.
Forage
Explore careers & prepare for the job with hundreds of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers.
InternWorks
Get a customized internship that matches your interests & skills, gaining real-world experience & professional development.
Ladder Internships
Ladder Internships' mission is to help the most talented high school interns work with the world’s most ambitious start-ups.
Standout Connect
Students will interview with top companies from accelerator programs like Y Combinator & prestigious university ecosystems.
StandOut Connect - Internships
We help high school students make an impact by recruiting for top internships in fields like finance, medicine, law, & tech.
TurnUp
Join our innovative platform that connects students with personalized career opportunities, networking, & internship experiences.
United Planet
Explore United Planet’s virtual internships & volunteer opportunities, offering global experiences that help you make an impact.
Virtual Internships
We offer remote global internship opportunities across various industries, helping you gain professional experience from anywhere.
Land's Sake After School Programs
Students build community, gain farm and forestry skills, connect with nature, and take home fresh vegetables.
Dana Hall School of Music - in Wellelsey, MA
The school of music offers private lessons, chamber, cello, rock and contemporary ensembles and groups
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
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
Rivers School Conservatory - in Weston, MA
The conservatory offers private music lessons, theory and composition, and a chamber music lab
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.
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.
Brookline Music School - in Brookline, MA
We offer private music lessons, ensembles, and dance including ballet, creative dance, and boys dance
Berklee City Music High School Academy
We offer students theory, master classes, and ensemble classes after school.
Boston School of Music Arts
We offer lessons, bands and ensembles, and summer programs.
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.
Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School
Offers hands-on learning and outdoor adventures to empower youth from under-resourced communities through experiential education.
Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership STEM Programs
Offers a list of after-school and summer programs, internships, and jobs to expand youth access to and interest in STEM careers.
The Nature Conservancy: Nature Connects Webinars & Virtual Field Trips
Hear from our leading scientists & environmental experts about tackling climate change, & providing food & water sustainably.
Sustainably Developing Your Community: Columbia University
Learn how to sustainably develop your community, focusing on practical solutions for a greener future.
Project Learning Tree
Our Nature Activities for Families introduce children to nature & their environment.
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.
National Geographic: Externships
An eight-week virtual learning & leadership experience to equip you with tools & connections to seek solutions in their communities.
Husson University: ECAP - ex: Wildland Fire
Register at Husson University to explore their programs, admissions process, & how you can start pursuing higher 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.
Community Boat Building
Students apply classroom skills in math, engineering, and teamwork to build wooden rowboats and explore marine science.
