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.
Boston Area Local & Online Activities
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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.
Bush Survival Training: Online Wilderness Survival Course
Gain lifesaving skills while learning online at your pace.
Youth Pride Association - Resources + Volunteer
Work on the frontlines to support LGBTQ+ students. All roles are virtual & flexible.
AANE Online Social Skills & Support Groups
Explore our online resources, providing support & community for individuals on the autism spectrum & their families.
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.
Autism Speaks Online Workshops & Webinars
Explore online workshops & webinars hosted by Autism Speaks, providing community support & raising awareness about autism.
Connections Academy
An online public school offering flexible learning environments that can be tailored to meet the needs of neurodivergent students.
e-Buddies by Best Buddies International
Safe online friendships between people with and without disabilities, promoting inclusion and building technology and social skills.
The Neurodiversity Alliance (ND Alliance)
A national network of student-led neurodiversity clubs fostering community, leadership, and awareness for different learning styles.
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.
Base Camp: Sustainability Online
Dig into the past, dive into computers, create songs, & more with our various workshops!
Writing Classes - MasterClass
Get unlimited access to all 200+ classes taught by the world's best, starting at $10/month.
CornellLab: Bird Academy
Learn about birds through expert-led courses on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds Academy.
Green Schools Alliance
We empower student sustainability leaders with skills, knowledge & tools to address climate change.
Husson University: ECAP - ex: Wildland Fire
Register at Husson University to explore their programs, admissions process, & how you can start pursuing higher education.
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.
PFLAG - Resources / Webinars
Access diverse learning, expert advice, & community support from the largest organization supporting LGBTQ+ individuals.
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.
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!
NaNoWriMo's Young Writers Program
Aspiring teen authors can set goals, track progress, & write their own novel during National Novel Writing Month!
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
We celebrate creative teens by providing opportunities to showcase their work in art, writing, & more.
TrevorSpace - Clubs
TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.
Teen Ink
A platform where teens can share their creative writing, artwork, & photography while connecting with one another.
National Teen Board - Beyond Differences
Collaborate on designing curricula, engage with experts, attend a leadership retreat, & make an impact in 10,000 schools nationwide.
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.
Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity - Coursera
Explore this course to understand LGBTQ+ history, culture, & identities through expert-led lessons & engaging content.
The Center
We provide a safe environment where LGBTQ+ youth can meet with peers, build leadership skills, & prioritize mental & physical health.
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.
Unbound: Teen Creative Writing - Gotham Workshops
Unleash your creativity as a writer, while learning the tricks of the trade.
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.
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.
Boston Anthenaeum - Events & Programs
We are a member-supported library, museum, & cultural center with rare books, art, & events, open to all.
YES - Programs for Boston Youth
Outdoor Adventure offers youth activities like kayaking, rock climbing, & mountain biking. Also overnight adventures!
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.
A Plus Program - Writing Workshops
We are proud to offer writing workshops for students in Boston, MA, and the surrounding areas.
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.
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.
Poetry Out Loud Mass
We host a national recitation contest that builds public speaking skills, confidence, & appreciation for poetry through performance.
GLSEN
GLSEN Massachusetts advocates for safe, inclusive schools for all students, working locally as part of a national network.
Boston Area Trans Support
A support group for trans and non-binary people who are 18+ and living in and around the Boston area.
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.
Aspire at MGH
Aspire helps adults 18+ on the spectrum build self-awareness, stress management, and social skills for overall success.
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.
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.
Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School
Offers hands-on learning and outdoor adventures to empower youth from under-resourced communities through experiential education.
Land's Sake After School Programs
Students build community, gain farm and forestry skills, connect with nature, and take home fresh vegetables.
