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.
Robotics for Teens at ArtsWestchester
Offers in-person classes where students learn the latest in electronics, coding, and 3D printing technology, focusing on robotics.
Long Island Science Center Robotics Programs
Robotics instruction incorporating engineering, design, creative brainstorming, and coding concepts.
Code Advantage Robotics Classes
Learn to design, build, & program robots using creativity and problem-solving skills through programs tailored by age & skill level.
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.
The Met Internship Program for High School Students
This paid internship offers NYC high schoolers hands-on experience in art, museums, and creative fields with year-round mentorship.
PFLAG NYC
The Safe Schools Program seeks volunteers to share stories of support & self-acceptance, helping LGBTQ+ students embrace themselves.
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.
Experimental Theatre Wing – Summer High School Program
ETW offers rigorous actor training across multiple techniques, fostering career success in theater, film, & new media.
Summer Teen Conservatory
Actors will learn to “make the difficult easy, the easy habitual, the habitual beautiful.”
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.
Westchester Community Jewish Services - Center Lane for LGBTQ+ Youth - in Westchester, NY
Center Lane provides affirming supportive, educational, & recreational programming for LGBTQIA+ youth.
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.
Stella Adler Teen Weekend Workshops
Our workshops range from foundational technique courses to specialized classes for the more experienced actor.
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.
NYC Gov - Jobs & Internships
Our employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 & 24 gain work experience & further their education.
Young Founders Lab
A startup incubator for high school students, providing hands-on experience in entrepreneurship & real-world business creation.
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.
NYU Pre-College - Business Classes
Students can earn college credits, connect with NYU faculty & classmates, & explore interests that will shape your academic future.
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.
Makom New York - Teen Programs - in Bethpage, NY
Teen programs that foster Jewish learning, leadership, & community through social events, volunteer opportunities, & mentorship.
High School Fed Challenge
Students work as a team to develop & enhance their skills in critical thinking, creativity, writing, time management, & more.
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.
Institute of Creative Problem Solving - in LI
A competitive program for top Long Island students to enhance their math skills through advanced coursework & projects.
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.
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.
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.
Stonestreet Screen Acting Workshop
An advanced training studio, available to Tisch Drama students after they complete two years of primary training.
The Art Studio NY - Teen Art Program
In-person teen art classes fostering creativity & skill in a supportive studio environment.
DNA Learning Center - Urban Barcode Research Program
This science education initiative engages NYC high school students in studies of biodiversity using DNA technology.
Columbia Engineering - Science Honors Program
A highly selective program for high school students who have a strong interest in the sciences & mathematics.
Brooklyn Bridge - TIDES
Complete weekly community service projects that focus on ecology, conservation, & sustainability.
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.
Whitney Museum of Art - Youth Insights
NYC teen programs offer high school students a chance to explore, discuss, & create art alongside contemporary artists & educators.
The Met - Teen Programs
Check out classes, workshops, & special events designed especially for teens to develop their skills & connect with art.
The Drawing Center
Engaging programs that inspire creativity through exhibitions, workshops, & community events for artists of all levels.
The Barrow Group - 1-Year Teen Ensemble
A professional training program designed to build on the actor’s existing set of skills & take training to the next level.
NYSCI Teen & STEM Night Events
Our events connect students with professionals, offering opportunities in STEM fields through interactive sessions & networking.
NYPL - Teen Art Club
Explore free art classes at NYPL, offering creative workshops for all ages across Manhattan, the Bronx, & Staten Island.
New York Art Studio - Teen Art Course
Teen art courses focused on building skills, creativity, & portfolios for aspiring young artists.
Long Island Academy of Fine Art - in Glen Cove, NY
Fine art courses for all levels, taught by professional artists in a supportive studio setting.
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
A creative space where young artists grow through mentorship, collaboration, & hands-on experiences in the visual & performing arts.
Creatively Wild Art Studio - Teen Art Classes in Brooklyn
Our curriculum supports & develops real progress by equipping students with the tools they need to become the artists they want to be.
Craftsman Ave - Workshops in Brooklyn
Hands-on DIY workshops where you can build, create, & learn new skills in woodworking, metalworking, & more. No experience needed!
Brooklyn Museum: By Teens, For Teens
Ready to expand your mind & meet fellow art lovers? Check out classes, paid internships, & free events.
New York Math Circle
We’ll help you develop your logical thinking & problem-solving skills, & help you enjoy, understand, & expand your math knowledge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arts Connections Teen Programs - Teen Reviews and Critics
We offer FREE writing workshops in the visual arts, music, theater, dance, media, multi-arts, & film.
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.
