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.
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.
Greenburgh Nature Center - in Scarsdale, NY
Explore our event calendar for a variety of nature-based activities, workshops, & educational opportunities for all ages.
Gallop NYC
Volunteers help children & adults with developmental, emotional, social & physical challenges, all while working with horses.
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!
Adirondack Club - Outdoor Programs - in Lake Placid, NY
New York’s leader in providing outdoor programs & experiences.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Teen Apprenticeship - in Brooklyn, NY
A way for teens to learn about urban agriculture & the environment at one of the most exciting public gardens in the world!
Brooklyn Bridge - Teen Programs
Complete weekly community service projects that focus on ecology, conservation, & sustainability.
Flying Deer Nature Center - in East Chatham, NY
Flying Deer Nature Center offers programs focused on wilderness skills, nature connection, & personal growth.
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!
Mountain Scout Survival School - in Hudson Valley, NY
Mountain Scout Survival School teaches wilderness survival skills to help you reconnect with nature, build confidence, & thrive.
MOVE - Parkour and Acrobatics After School Programs - in NY & LI
The Movement Creative offers after-school programs that focus on creative expression, movement, & building confidence.
Natural Areas Conservancy
We invite you to explore NYC’s 20,000 acres of forests, wetlands, & grasslands.
NYC Parks - Teens Programs
Our programs focus on engaging teens' interests & enhancing their healthy & productive development.
PowerPlay - SuperSTARS Leadership Academy
Teen girls can experience sports in a safe space to catapult their confidence & leadership skills.
BK Public Library - NYC History Day
A program where students in grades 6-12 create projects based on original historical research & analysis.
Brooklyn Public Library - CBH Teen Scholars Internship
Interns work closely with a team of educators, historians, & archivists to learn essential research skills.
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.
NY Historical Society - Student Historian Internship Program
The Student Historians Program offers high school interns research, writing, & digital media experience to explore American history.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - Internship Program
We offer engaging internships where students gain experience in museum collection management, educational programming, & more.
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.
Whitney Museum of Art - Youth Insights
NYC teen programs offer high school students a chance to explore, discuss, & create art alongside contemporary artists & educators.
Brooklyn Museum: By Teens, For Teens
Ready to expand your mind & meet fellow art lovers? Check out classes, paid internships, & free events.
Craftsman Ave - Workshops in Brooklyn
Hands-on DIY workshops where you can build, create, & learn new skills in woodworking, metalworking, & more. No experience needed!
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.
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
A creative space where young artists grow through mentorship, collaboration, & hands-on experiences in the visual & performing arts.
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.
New York Art Studio - Teen Art Course
Teen art courses focused on building skills, creativity, & portfolios for aspiring young artists.
NYPL - Teen Art Club
Explore free art classes at NYPL, offering creative workshops for all ages across Manhattan, the Bronx, & Staten Island.
The Art Studio NY - Teen Art Program
In-person teen art classes fostering creativity & skill in a supportive studio environment.
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.
The Drawing Center
Engaging programs that inspire creativity through exhibitions, workshops, & community events for artists of all levels.
The Met - Teen Programs
Check out classes, workshops, & special events designed especially for teens to develop their skills & connect with art.
Friendship Circle
Join teens around the world in a global movement to ensure that all children have someone they can call their friend.
Institute for Collaborative Education (ICE) – Disability Pride Club
We provide a nurturing academic program with small class sizes to foster personal connections, safety, support, & belonging.
Best Buddies International
A global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD).
Tech Kids Unlimited
TKU uses technology, computer science thinking, & social-emotional learning to ignite unlimited futures for neurodiverse students.
The Neurodiversity Alliance
A nonprofit organization for students with the largest online community & network of neurodiversity clubs in the country.
YAI: Seeing Beyond Disability
YAI offers individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (I/DD) a comprehensive range of services
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.
Arts Connections Teen Programs - Teen Reviews and Critics
We offer FREE writing workshops in the visual arts, music, theater, dance, media, multi-arts, & film.
