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.
Aspire at MGH
Aspire helps adults 18+ on the spectrum build self-awareness, stress management, and social skills for overall success.
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.
The Theater Offensive - True Colors: OUT Youth Theater
The Theater Offensive’s longest-running program, empowering LGBTQ+ & allied youth through theater, leadership training, & activism.
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.
Health Imperatives - in Brockton, MA
We offer services such as counseling, education on healthy relationships, and support for vulnerable youth.
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.
GLSEN
GLSEN Massachusetts advocates for safe, inclusive schools for all students, working locally as part of a national network.
The Mass General Youth Scholars Program
A four-year STEM program for students focusing on career exploration, research, & college readiness, with weekly classes.
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.
Tufts Pre-College - Engineering - in Medford, MA
Browse our catalog of pre-college engineering courses available to high school students.
MITES - Saturdays - in Cambridge, MA
MITES Saturdays offers 7th–12th graders a multi-year STEM program to build skills, explore tech, and grow academically.
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.
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.
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center - YES for CURE
A 2.5-year training initiative for disadvantaged high school & undergraduate students interested in a career in scientific research.
Brigham and Women's Hospital - SSJP Programs
A year-round internship program designed to introduce 100 Boston high school students to medical, health, and science professions.
Tufts Pre-College - Science - in Medford, MA
Explore our various pre-college course offerings on the broad subject of science.
MIT Museum - Teen Programming Council - in Cambridge, MA
Our program allows high school students to connect with MIT researchers & discover science & engineering career possibilities.
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center - High School Apprenticeship - in Waltham, MA
Paid internships for underrepresented and low-income high school students throughout Massachusetts.
BioBuilder - High School Apprenticeship - in Newton, MA
BioBuilder offers hands-on biotech programs for students, including summer research, apprenticeships, lab workshops, & more.
MIT PRIMES Circle (Math Enrichment) - in Cambridge, MA
A free after-school math enrichment program for high school students living within commuting distance from Boston.
MIT PRIMES - in Cambridge, MA
A free, year-long program where high school students work on individual and group research projects in math under academic mentors.
Mathnasium - multiple locations including Brookline, MA
Combining personalized learning plans with interactive techniques, students of all skill levels develop a deep understanding of math.
Tufts Pre-College - Math - in Medford, MA
Tufts University offers math courses for high schoolers, using problem-solving, analytical thinking, and real-world applications.
MathPlus School - in Newtonville, MA
We build a strong math foundation with hands-on activities, puzzles, & real-world problems to inspire curiosity & a love for math.
The Pi Math School - in Northborough, MA
We offer a variety of math classes custom built for individual students and small groups of students in all our K-12 programs.
First School of Mathematics - in Brookline, MA
We offer after-school and weekend tutoring for grades 1-12, focusing on math, science, and SAT prep to help students succeed.
MathAltitude School of Mathematics - in Worcester, MA
We offer math classes and tutoring for Pre-K through high school, using effective Russian/European methods.
Russian School of Mathematics - multiple locations including Brookline, MA
Whether our students need to shine on rigorous high school courses or college resumes, our math program prepares them to succeed.
Boston Area Trans Support
A support group for trans and non-binary people who are 18+ and living in and around the Boston area.
SeaPerch Program
Educational program where students build underwater ROVs, gaining hands-on experience in naval architecture and marine engineering.
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.
