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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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.
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.
Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program
A team-based mentored research program for high school juniors & seniors that takes place during the summer.
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.
NYC FIRST Robotics Competition
NYC FIRST provides meaningful & joyful STEM and robotics programming city-wide.
FIRST Robotics Competition
FRC builds students’ confidence & robotics skills, connecting students with professional team mentors & sponsors.
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.
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.
NYU Science and Technology Entry Program
We prepare students for academic & career success through immersive courses & supervised training in a variety of STEM subjects.
PowerPlay - SuperSTARS Leadership Academy
Teen girls can experience sports in a safe space to catapult their confidence & leadership skills.
NYC Parks - Teens Programs
Our programs focus on engaging teens' interests & enhancing their healthy & productive development.
Natural Areas Conservancy
We invite you to explore NYC’s 20,000 acres of forests, wetlands, & grasslands.
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.
Greenburgh Nature Center - in Scarsdale, NY
Explore our event calendar for a variety of nature-based activities, workshops, & educational opportunities for all ages.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Children's Orchestra Society (COS)
Teaches children and teens through orchestra and chamber music, offering comprehensive musical training and performance opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
Offers after-school private, group, and ensemble lessons in strings and piano, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
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
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.
