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.
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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.
Stony Brook University Engineering Programs for Middle School Students
Offers hands-on engineering programs taught by STEM grad students, available in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format.
Stella Adler Summer Shakespeare
Summer Shakespeare is a free five-week intensive where 22 students train in voice, movement, & scene study.
Stella Adler Teen Weekend Workshops
Our workshops range from foundational technique courses to specialized classes for the more experienced actor.
Stonestreet Screen Acting Workshop
An advanced training studio, available to Tisch Drama students after they complete two years of primary training.
Biorocket Research Internship
Join our 6-month science research internship experience for New York City public & charter high school students age 16 & up.
Columbia Engineering Outreach Programs
Explore engineering at different levels through programs hosted and led by Columbia students and faculty.
Cooper Union - STEM Saturdays Program
Cooper Union's STEM Saturdays offer free, hands-on engineering & science workshops for high school students in NYC.
NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics
Extended in-school and after-school programs in aviation, engineering, and robotics, as well as week-long camps during school breaks.
NYU Tandon School of Engineering K12 STEM Education Programs
Offers programs with unique opportunities for in-depth STEM learning, including specialized topics in engineering.
NYU Tisch Production and Design Summer Workshop
Hands-on training in set, lighting, costume, & sound design, preparing students for theatre careers.
The City College of New York STEM Institute
Offers free STEM and test prep programs designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare underrepresented students for academic success.
The STEM Alliance - in Larchmont, NY
STEM Alliance brings hands-on STEM programs to schools & communities, inspiring students through interactive learning.
High School Fed Challenge
Students work as a team to develop & enhance their skills in critical thinking, creativity, writing, time management, & more.
Makom New York - Teen Programs - in Bethpage, NY
Teen programs that foster Jewish learning, leadership, & community through social events, volunteer opportunities, & mentorship.
NY Institute of Technology - High School Business Bootcamp - in LI
New York Tech School of Management offers a free bootcamp to prepare high school students for college & work experience.
NYU Pre-College - Business Classes
Students can earn college credits, connect with NYU faculty & classmates, & explore interests that will shape your academic future.
The Junior Economic Club of New York City
We invest in New York City’s future by allowing students to understand & solve real-world economic problems.
Young Founders Lab
A startup incubator for high school students, providing hands-on experience in entrepreneurship & real-world business creation.
YouthAction NYC Internship
The YouthAction NYC Internship program is a year-long civic engagement program split into two semesters of work.
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.
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.
Girls Gender Equity - Youth Centered Programs - in Brooklyn, NY
Holistic youth-centered programs rooted in social justice, activism & advocacy for self and community.
NYCLU - Teen Activist Project
Students drive statewide progress on issues like the school-to-prison pipeline, LGBTQ+ rights, students’ rights, & immigrants’ rights.
Stand Up! Girls - in multiple bouroughs
Our after-school stand-up comedy program is a unique & empowering experience for girls across New York City.
Teens Take Charge
A youth-led organization that empowers New York City public school students to re-imagine an equitable, anti-racist future.
Urban Youth Collaborative
NYC youth-led coalition fighting to end the school-to-prison pipeline & create inclusive, supportive public schools.
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.
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.
Institute for Collaborative Education (ICE) – Disability Pride Club
We provide a nurturing academic program with small class sizes to foster personal connections, safety, support, & belonging.
Best Buddies International
A global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD).
Tech Kids Unlimited
TKU uses technology, computer science thinking, & social-emotional learning to ignite unlimited futures for neurodiverse students.
The Neurodiversity Alliance
A nonprofit organization for students with the largest online community & network of neurodiversity clubs in the country.
YAI: Seeing Beyond Disability
YAI offers individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (I/DD) a comprehensive range of services
New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA)
We offer high school students immersive, pre-professional training in various artistic disciplines with top-tier faculty.
Summer Teen Conservatory
Actors will learn to “make the difficult easy, the easy habitual, the habitual beautiful.”
Experimental Theatre Wing – Summer High School Program
ETW offers rigorous actor training across multiple techniques, fostering career success in theater, film, & new media.
