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.
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.
STEM Alliance Digital Mentoring
Digital mentoring programs, workshops, and after-school programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math education.
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.
Architecture Program at Southern Westchester BOCES
Architecture/interior design, introducing students to art and design principles with multiple computer programs to develop portfolios.
Center for Architecture
Career exploration program where students gain valuable, first-hand experience with the work of practicing architects.
CodeWizardsHQ
Structured, comprehensive coding classes with a hands-on approach, covering various programming languages and web development skills.
Think Space Studio After School Programming
Teaches fundamentals of computer programming, including Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, in a hands-on, small group environment.
Robotics for Teens at ArtsWestchester
Offers in-person classes where students learn the latest in electronics, coding, and 3D printing technology, focusing on robotics.
ICP - Teen Academy
We invite young people from the greater NYC metro area to join the ICP photography community & develop into visual storytellers.
Biorocket Research Internship
Join our 6-month science research internship experience for New York City public & charter high school students age 16 & up.
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.
New Teens Museum - NEWMU Teens
Bringing teens together IRL to connect with contemporary art & each other.
NYU Tandon School of Engineering K12 STEM Education Programs
Offers programs with unique opportunities for in-depth STEM learning, including specialized topics in engineering.
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.
Congregation Rodeph Sholom - Teens
Rodeph Sholom Teens is open to all those seeking informal, engaging & meaningful Jewish experiences.
Columbia University - Freedom and Citizenship
Join us for a free summer seminar on political philosophy & a year-long civic leadership project for high schoolers.
Chabad Family Programs
Chabad Family Programs is a welcoming space where your child can explore the joy of Judaism in a positive & nurturing environment.
Stonestreet Screen Acting Workshop
An advanced training studio, available to Tisch Drama students after they complete two years of primary training.
Stella Adler Teen Weekend Workshops
Our workshops range from foundational technique courses to specialized classes for the more experienced actor.
Stella Adler Summer Shakespeare
Summer Shakespeare is a free five-week intensive where 22 students train in voice, movement, & scene study.
NYU Tisch Production and Design Summer Workshop
Hands-on training in set, lighting, costume, & sound design, preparing students for theatre careers.
BAM - Brooklyn Interns for Arts and Culture - in Brooklyn, NY
Gear up for life after high school in this paid college, career, & life-readiness program.
The Met - High School Internships
This program allows students to connect with art, museums, & creative professionals as they network & gain work experience.
The Bronx Musuem - Teen Council - in the Bronx, NY
The Bronx Museum’s paid internship program that engages participants in art-making & the museum space.
NYC Gov - Jobs & Internships
Our employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 & 24 gain work experience & further their education.
NY Aquarium - Youth Ocean Advocates Internship - in Bronx, NY
Youth Ocean Advocates empower NYC students to support conservation, explore environmental policy, & lead events for ocean protection.
Museum of Arts & Design - Teen Programs
MAD immerses teens in the visual arts & the professional world of museums.
Field Biology Internships - in Queens, NY
The Field Biology Internship offers high school students the chance to explore local ecosystems & build research skills in the field.
DOROT - Academic Year Teen Internship
Our Teen Internship connects high school students with older adults for meaningful intergenerational activities & community service.
Brooklyn Museum: InterseXtiona: Gender & Sexuality - in Brooklyn, NY
As part of the Museum’s teen-led programming, you’ll help activate art to promote social justice & imagine new futures.
Columbia Engineering Outreach Programs
Explore engineering at different levels through programs hosted and led by Columbia students and faculty.
American Musuem of Natural History - Science Research Mentoring Program
An opportunity for New York City high school students to conduct one year of scientific research with Museum scientists.
The STEM Alliance - in Larchmont, NY
STEM Alliance brings hands-on STEM programs to schools & communities, inspiring students through interactive learning.
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.
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.
New York Youth Symphony (NYYS)
Offers young musicians orchestras, chamber music, jazz bands, and composition programs that foster excellence and personal growth.
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.
Cooper Union - STEM Saturdays Program
Cooper Union's STEM Saturdays offer free, hands-on engineering & science workshops for high school students in NYC.
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.
Center for Architecture - Teen Workshops
Workshops for high school students interested in learning about the city’s built environment & developing architectural design skills.
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.
Steinberg Hart
Through design, relationships, & change, we work together to shape environments & create inspiring places.
The Architectural League - NY
Explore architecture events, lectures, & exhibitions hosted by The Architectural League.
The Cooper Union - The Saturday Program
The Saturday Program plays a crucial role in supplementing missing or underfunded arts instruction in NYC schools.
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.
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.
Experimental Theatre Wing – Summer High School Program
ETW offers rigorous actor training across multiple techniques, fostering career success in theater, film, & new media.
FIRST Robotics Competition
FRC builds students’ confidence & robotics skills, connecting students with professional team mentors & sponsors.
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.
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.
ACE Mentor Program
A free after-school mentorship program for high schoolers interested in architecture, engineering, & construction management.
NYU Tisch Future Music Moguls
A free 14-week Saturday workshop introducing talented high school sophomores and juniors to the contemporary music business.
Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
Offers after-school private, group, and ensemble lessons in strings and piano, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
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.”
