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.
New York City Office of the Mayor Internship
Offers internships for high schoolers to explore city government, gain skills, and develop a community service project.
NY Public Library - Teen Reading Ambasadors
Teens act as leaders & role models to younger kids, inspiring a lifelong love of reading & learning.
New York Cares
We have a variety of volunteer options, allowing teens to make a positive impact through community service projects across NYC.
NYC Parks - Stewardship
Our volunteers help with forest & wetland restoration, planting & pruning street trees, & monitoring local wildlife.
Riverkeeper Volunteer Opportunities
From hands-on cleanup to community outreach, Riverkeeper volunteers play a vital role in protecting the local environment.
St. Peter's Thrift Store in Freehold, NJ
As a social justice ministry, the Thrift Shop helps people of all incomes shop with dignity. Donate! Shop! Support!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NYC Votes Youth Ambassador Program
An initiative for New Yorkers aged 14-19 who are committed to increasing youth engagement in local elections.
NYU Pre-College - Politics
You can earn college credits, connect with NYU faculty & classmates, & explore interests that will shape your academic future.
YMCA Youth & Government Clubs
A program dedicated to teaching youth to use the democratic process to affect change that has a real impact on their communities.
Young Invincibles - Young Advocates Program & Youth Advisory Board
The Young Advocates Program & Youth Advisory Board train young leaders in advocacy, policy, & civic engagement.
NYSCI Teen & STEM Night Events
Our events connect students with professionals, offering opportunities in STEM fields through interactive sessions & networking.
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.
YouthAction NYC Internship
The YouthAction NYC Internship program is a year-long civic engagement program split into two semesters of work.
American Musuem of Natural History - Science Alliance High School Program
This program offers high school students courses in anthropology, astrophysics, conservation, Earth science, & evolutionary biology.
Brooklyn Bridge - TIDES
Complete weekly community service projects that focus on ecology, conservation, & sustainability.
Columbia Engineering - Science Honors Program
A highly selective program for high school students who have a strong interest in the sciences & mathematics.
DNA Learning Center - Urban Barcode Research Program
This science education initiative engages NYC high school students in studies of biodiversity using DNA technology.
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.
NYU - STEP Pre-College Program
A state-funded innovative pre-college enrichment program.
The Parris Foundation - STEM Camp - in Harlem, NY
Educational programs that engage students in hands-on STEM activities, fostering critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
The Rockefeller University - Jumpstart Program
A scientific research skills building program in spring/summer, designed for junior & senior high school students in New York City.
Wave Hill - Woodland Ecology Research Program - in Bronx, NY
A 14-month program offering motivated New York City high school students a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of ecology.
Weill Cornell Medicine - Health Recruitment / Exposure Program
Students from underrepresented minorities in medicine have the opportunity to meet & learn from physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine.
A New Chance Animal Rescue - in Bedford Hills, NY
Volunteers are needed for transportation, fundraising, walking/socializing dogs, foster support, administrative tasks, & more.
Chips Soup Kitchen and Women's Shelter
Volunteer today to help provide our guests with daily meals & various other services.
City Harvest
Volunteer for food distribution, provide nutrition education to people of all ages, support campaigns that fight hunger, & more.
City Meals on Wheels
Citymeals offers opportunities to prepare & deliver meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers, providing companionship & support.
Food Bank for NYC
Whether serving a hot meal, distributing groceries, or packing donations, you can make an impact with Food Bank For New York City!
Friendship Circle
Join teens around the world in a global movement to ensure that all children have someone they can call their friend.
Gallop NYC
Volunteers help children & adults with developmental, emotional, social & physical challenges, all while working with horses.
