New York Area Student Extracurricular Activities
New York students, both local and online, engage in diverse extracurriculars, ranging from robotics clubs and volunteering to virtual art and coding websites.
New York 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.
Marlene Meyerson JCC - Tweens + Teens
We offer a positive space for teens to explore interests, form relationships, and learn new skills, fostering community.
The Art Effect – After School Enrichment
Provides virtual arts programs emphasizing creative expression and cultural awareness.
DreamYard Project
Provides virtual arts programs focusing on creative expression and cultural awareness.
Launch Math + Science Centers
Offers hands-on math and science programs to inspire and educate students.
Russian School of Mathematics – Brooklyn
After-school program emphasizing logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Kumon Math Program
After-school program focusing on arithmetic to calculus for K–12 students.
Math Prize for Girls
Annual competition at MIT offering cash prizes to high school girls.
Art of Problem Solving
Art of Problem Solving trains students to approach new challenges by breaking problems down into familiar parts.
SVA - Pre-College Program in Interior Design
Courses, taught by the same faculty as undergrad programs, explore art and design fundamentals at a higher level than high school.
Center for Architecture
Career exploration program where students gain valuable, first-hand experience with the work of practicing architects.
Robotics for Teens at ArtsWestchester
Offers in-person classes where students learn the latest in electronics, coding, and 3D printing technology, focusing on robotics.
Think Space Studio After School Programming
Teaches fundamentals of computer programming, including Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, in a hands-on, small group environment.
CodeWizardsHQ
Structured, comprehensive coding classes with a hands-on approach, covering various programming languages and web development skills.
NextGen Bootcamp Live Online Classes
Live online, interactive summer coding classes in Java, Python, web design, and more, focusing on real-world projects from day one.
STEM Alliance Digital Mentoring
Digital mentoring programs, workshops, and after-school programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Robotics Club
High school students with a passion for STEM & robotics in various robotics activities and competitions throughout the school year.
Code Advantage Robotics Classes
Learn to design, build, & program robots using creativity and problem-solving skills through programs tailored by age & skill level.
Long Island Science Center Robotics Programs
Robotics instruction incorporating engineering, design, creative brainstorming, and coding concepts.
Architecture Program at Southern Westchester BOCES
Architecture/interior design, introducing students to art and design principles with multiple computer programs to develop portfolios.
JP Language Institure - in Nassau, Bay Shore, and Garden City NY
Regardless of skill level, our courses are designed for you to achieve your language learning goals with efficiency.
Bridging the Gap
We provide one-on-one support, job readiness training, skills building, & social activities to help you create a path to wellness.
Brooklyn Community Pride Center - in Brooklyn
We offer programs & services to support the LGBTQ+ community in areas like health, advocacy, & cultural enrichment.
Generation Q Youth Center - in Forest Hills, NY
We are an after-school youth center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, & queer youth & allies.
JQY
JQY is a mental health organization that empowers Jewish queer teens & young adults to live healthy, joyful lives.
LGBT Network - in LI and Queens
A non-profit organization that is a home and voice for LGBT people, their families, & support systems of Long Island & Queens.
PFLAG NYC
The Safe Schools Program seeks volunteers to share stories of support & self-acceptance, helping LGBTQ+ students embrace themselves.
Pride Center of Staten Island - in Staten Island, NY
Our Pride Center offers services focused on support, education, & empowerment for LGBTQ+ youth in a safe, inclusive environment.
The Audre Lorde Project
The Audre Lorde Project is an LGBTQ+ People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area.
Westchester Community Jewish Services - Center Lane for LGBTQ+ Youth - in Westchester, NY
Center Lane provides affirming supportive, educational, & recreational programming for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Capital Region Language Center - in Albany, NY
Flexible learning styles for kids & teens in small groups or as individuals, & in-person or online.
China Institute
Our program offers Mandarin classes for toddlers, children & teens of all language levels.
Collina Italiana
Our children’s classes are a wonderful place to start your child’s Italian education & feed their curiosity.
Hills Learning
We offer language programs in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Cantonese, Thai, Arabic, & Vietnamese, serving 300+ students.
Japan Society Classes
Beginner to advanced students can learn to speak, read, & write Japanese in these courses & workshops.
Stand Up! Girls - in multiple bouroughs
Our after-school stand-up comedy program is a unique & empowering experience for girls across New York City.
Language Trainers
Language Trainers will help you learn any language, anytime, anywhere!
New York L'Alliance in NY and NJ
Whether you’re interested in French language classes, cinema, or performing arts for your child or teen, you’ll find it here!
The Culture Tree
The Culture Tree promotes cultural literacy about South Asia through language & educational & cultural programs
Tribeca Language
Tribeca Language is New York City’s premier language school for all ages & learning goals.
Chabad Family Programs
Chabad Family Programs is a welcoming space where your child can explore the joy of Judaism in a positive & nurturing environment.
Columbia University - Freedom and Citizenship
Join us for a free summer seminar on political philosophy & a year-long civic leadership project for high schoolers.
Congregation Rodeph Sholom - Teens
Rodeph Sholom Teens is open to all those seeking informal, engaging & meaningful Jewish experiences.
Guggenheim Museum - Sustainability Series for Teens
Join local high schoolers in our teen program to explore the arts, meet new people, & reimagine new futures together.
ICP - Teen Academy
We invite young people from the greater NYC metro area to join the ICP photography community & develop into visual storytellers.
New Teens Museum - NEWMU Teens
Bringing teens together IRL to connect with contemporary art & each other.
Temple Israel New York - Academy
The core learning of our teen program, the Academy, will focus on the social, emotional, & spiritual development of our participants.
Girls Gender Equity - Youth Centered Programs - in Brooklyn, NY
Holistic youth-centered programs rooted in social justice, activism & advocacy for self and community.
Families Together in New York State - Youth Power - in Albany, NY
Youth Power is a safe space for those looking to organize advocacy, to speak out & amplify their voices for change.
Center for Justice Innovation - Youth Action Institute
We are a public policy research fellowship that supports young New Yorkers in investigating the policies that affect their lives.
FIRST Robotics Competition
FRC builds students’ confidence & robotics skills, connecting students with professional team mentors & sponsors.
Architecture/Engineering Program at PNW BOCES
Offers hands-on learning experiences in architecture and engineering, emphasizing practical application and design principles.
Girls Who Code Clubs
Free after-school programs that teach coding and build community to close the gender gap in tech. Meet regularly during school year.
LI Youth Development - Coding Classes - in East Setauket, NY
A coding club introducing programming basics through hands-on projects in Python, C++, Java, & more, for all skill levels.
NY Historical Society - Tech Scholars
Our programs offer free digital humanities courses for NYC-area high school students to create podcasts, websites, & games.
The Coding Space
Build intellectual confidence and a growth mindset through personalized projects in Scratch and JavaScript.
The Coding Space in NYC, Brooklyn, Long Island
An after-school and summer coding program where kids & teens learn to code while developing critical thinking skills.
theCoderSchool Syosset
Coding classes in Python, Scratch, and JavaScript with private and semi-private coaching, using a mentor-based teaching approach.
The Cooper Union - The Saturday Program
The Saturday Program plays a crucial role in supplementing missing or underfunded arts instruction in NYC schools.
The Architectural League - NY
Explore architecture events, lectures, & exhibitions hosted by The Architectural League.
Steinberg Hart
Through design, relationships, & change, we work together to shape environments & create inspiring places.
Pratt - Pre-College Program in Architecture
Pre-college courses for high school students to explore creative disciplines & prepare for a degree in art, design, or architecture.
NYU Science and Technology Entry Program
We prepare students for academic & career success through immersive courses & supervised training in a variety of STEM subjects.
NYU Summer Program for Automation, Robotics, and Coding
A 2-week, full-day summer program for high school students, covering the basics of robotics, mechatronics, & programming.
Columbia University's Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE)
A pre-college STEM program for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, & recent high school graduates.
NYCLU - Teen Activist Project
Students drive statewide progress on issues like the school-to-prison pipeline, LGBTQ+ rights, students’ rights, & immigrants’ rights.
NYC FIRST Robotics Competition
NYC FIRST provides meaningful & joyful STEM and robotics programming city-wide.
Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program
A team-based mentored research program for high school juniors & seniors that takes place during the summer.
Center for Architecture - Teen Workshops
Workshops for high school students interested in learning about the city’s built environment & developing architectural design skills.
ACE Mentor Program
A free after-school mentorship program for high schoolers interested in architecture, engineering, & construction management.
YouthAction NYC Internship
The YouthAction NYC Internship program is a year-long civic engagement program split into two semesters of work.
Alliance of Families for Justice - Youth Empowerment Program
The Youth Empowerment Project is an Alliance of Families for Justice educational initiative for training future community leaders.
Gigi's Play House - 1:1 Math Tutoring for Individuals with Down Syndrome - in Westchester
Our math program is built based on the ways in which individuals with Down syndrome learn best.
Institute of Creative Problem Solving - in LI
A competitive program for top Long Island students to enhance their math skills through advanced coursework & projects.
Math-M-Addicts
A Saturday enrichment program with a range of mathematical problem-solving courses for elementary, middle, & high school students.
National Museum of Mathematics - MoMath - Expansions
Expansions workshops are designed by MoMath’s educational team to illuminate the wonders of math, challenge, & inspire students.
New York Math Circle
We’ll help you develop your logical thinking & problem-solving skills, & help you enjoy, understand, & expand your math knowledge.
YMCA - Teen Programs - multiple branches
At the Y, teens can work on leadership skills, prep for college, play a sport, & give back through programs designed for them.
Urban Youth Collaborative
NYC youth-led coalition fighting to end the school-to-prison pipeline & create inclusive, supportive public schools.
Teens Take Charge
A youth-led organization that empowers New York City public school students to re-imagine an equitable, anti-racist future.
