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.
Robotics for Teens at ArtsWestchester
Offers in-person classes where students learn the latest in electronics, coding, and 3D printing technology, focusing on robotics.
Hudson Valley Writers Center - in Sleepy Hollow, NY
The Center fosters a vibrant literary arts community that empowers writers & readers of diverse ages, talents, & backgrounds.
NYU Tisch Production and Design Summer Workshop
Hands-on training in set, lighting, costume, & sound design, preparing students for theatre careers.
Stella Adler Summer Shakespeare
Summer Shakespeare is a free five-week intensive where 22 students train in voice, movement, & scene study.
Stella Adler Teen Weekend Workshops
Our workshops range from foundational technique courses to specialized classes for the more experienced actor.
Stonestreet Screen Acting Workshop
An advanced training studio, available to Tisch Drama students after they complete two years of primary training.
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 Center for Continuing Education - Art Appreciation & History Courses
LMCCE’s Art Appreciation & History program explores diverse artistic movements & cultures.
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.
826 NYC
From field trips to school residency programs, to weekend, & after-school workshops, kids write their paths forward all year long.
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.
New Era Creative Space - in Peekskill, NY
We offer performing & visual arts, leadership & empowerment, & STEM programming for young people ages 5-18.
NY Public Library - Writing Classes
NYPL offers writing classes for teens, helping them develop their skills through creative workshops & guided instruction.
NYU - Future Dramatic Writers Workshop
A free, highly-focused academic & professional writing program for students who wish to write for theatre, film, & television.
Poets House
Poets House exists to create a welcoming home for poets, poetry readers, & for those who are exploring poetry.
Ubran World - Youth Programs
Urban Word offers youth-focused programs that promote creative expression through writing, spoken word, & performance.
Writopia Lab
Our age-based workshops give young writers the opportunity to work on their own pieces alongside a maximum of eight peers.
Youth Communication - YC Writing Program
Join a group of 10-12 young people who will explore making change in Youth Communication’s annual summer writing workshop.
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!
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.
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.
Experimental Theatre Wing – Summer High School Program
ETW offers rigorous actor training across multiple techniques, fostering career success in theater, film, & new media.
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!
NYU Science and Technology Entry Program
We prepare students for academic & career success through immersive courses & supervised training in a variety of STEM subjects.
Summer Teen Conservatory
Actors will learn to “make the difficult easy, the easy habitual, the habitual beautiful.”
