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.
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.
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.
Robotics for Teens at ArtsWestchester
Offers in-person classes where students learn the latest in electronics, coding, and 3D printing technology, focusing on robotics.
STEM Alliance Digital Mentoring
Digital mentoring programs, workshops, and after-school programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math education.
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.
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.
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!
Student Historian Internship at the New York Historical Society
This program lets high schoolers explore history through research, digital projects, and museum-based learning in NYC.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - Internship Program
We offer engaging internships where students gain experience in museum collection management, educational programming, & more.
The Center for Continuing Education - Art Appreciation & History Courses
LMCCE’s Art Appreciation & History program explores diverse artistic movements & cultures.
NY Historical Society - Student Historian Internship Program
The Student Historians Program offers high school interns research, writing, & digital media experience to explore American history.
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.
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.
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.
Musuem of the City of NY - Triple E
A program designed by high schoolers for high schoolers where they can learn about historical topics & their impact on the present.
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.
Brooklyn Public Library - CBH Teen Scholars Internship
Interns work closely with a team of educators, historians, & archivists to learn essential research skills.
New York Cares
We have a variety of volunteer options, allowing teens to make a positive impact through community service projects across NYC.
NY Public Library - Teen Reading Ambasadors
Teens act as leaders & role models to younger kids, inspiring a lifelong love of reading & learning.
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!
BK Public Library - NYC History Day
A program where students in grades 6-12 create projects based on original historical research & analysis.
Brooklyn Bridge - TIDES
Complete weekly community service projects that focus on ecology, conservation, & sustainability.
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.
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.
Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program
A team-based mentored research program for high school juniors & seniors that takes place during the summer.
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.
NYSCI Teen & STEM Night Events
Our events connect students with professionals, offering opportunities in STEM fields through interactive sessions & networking.
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.
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.
ACE Mentor Program
A free after-school mentorship program for high schoolers interested in architecture, engineering, & construction management.
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.
