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.
Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
Offers after-school private, group, and ensemble lessons in strings and piano, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
BAM After-School Programs
BAM supports bold art and ideas, championing inclusion, accessibility, and experimentation as a presenter, activator, and connector.
Bloomingdale School of Music
Provides in-person and virtual music lessons, group classes, and ensembles for all ages and skill levels.
Brooklyn Music School (BMS)
Offers in-person and online music and dance lessons, group classes, and ensembles with a focus on accessibility for all students.
Children's Orchestra Society (COS)
Teaches children and teens through orchestra and chamber music, offering comprehensive musical training and performance opportunities.
Midori & Friends
Accessible music education, performances, and workshops in strings, percussion, winds, and chorus, highlighting diverse cultures.
New Studio Summer Music Theatre Program
Conservatory-style training in acting, musical theatre, & performance, preparing students for college & beyond.
New York Youth Symphony (NYYS)
Offers young musicians orchestras, chamber music, jazz bands, and composition programs that foster excellence and personal growth.
NYU Tisch Future Music Moguls
A free 14-week Saturday workshop introducing talented high school sophomores and juniors to the contemporary music business.
Westchester Community Jewish Services - Center Lane for LGBTQ+ Youth - in Westchester, NY
Center Lane provides affirming supportive, educational, & recreational programming for LGBTQIA+ youth.
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.
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.
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.
The Audre Lorde Project
The Audre Lorde Project is an LGBTQ+ People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area.
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.
PFLAG NYC
The Safe Schools Program seeks volunteers to share stories of support & self-acceptance, helping LGBTQ+ students embrace themselves.
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.
JQY
JQY is a mental health organization that empowers Jewish queer teens & young adults to live healthy, joyful lives.
Generation Q Youth Center - in Forest Hills, NY
We are an after-school youth center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, & queer youth & allies.
Brooklyn Community Pride Center - in Brooklyn
We offer programs & services to support the LGBTQ+ community in areas like health, advocacy, & cultural enrichment.
Bridging the Gap
We provide one-on-one support, job readiness training, skills building, & social activities to help you create a path to wellness.
YouthAction NYC Internship
The YouthAction NYC Internship program is a year-long civic engagement program split into two semesters of work.
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.
Stand Up! Girls - in multiple bouroughs
Our after-school stand-up comedy program is a unique & empowering experience for girls across New York City.
NYCLU - Teen Activist Project
Students drive statewide progress on issues like the school-to-prison pipeline, LGBTQ+ rights, students’ rights, & immigrants’ rights.
Girls Gender Equity - Youth Centered Programs - in Brooklyn, NY
Holistic youth-centered programs rooted in social justice, activism & advocacy for self and community.
