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.
NY Public Library - Teen Reading Ambasadors
Teens act as leaders & role models to younger kids, inspiring a lifelong love of reading & learning.
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.
Stonestreet Screen Acting Workshop
An advanced training studio, available to Tisch Drama students after they complete two years of primary training.
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!
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.
Summer Teen Conservatory
Actors will learn to “make the difficult easy, the easy habitual, the habitual beautiful.”
Experimental Theatre Wing – Summer High School Program
ETW offers rigorous actor training across multiple techniques, fostering career success in theater, film, & new media.
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.
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.
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.
Brooklyn Bridge - TIDES
Complete weekly community service projects that focus on ecology, conservation, & sustainability.
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.
Chips Soup Kitchen and Women's Shelter
Volunteer today to help provide our guests with daily meals & various other services.
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.
A New Chance Animal Rescue - in Bedford Hills, NY
Volunteers are needed for transportation, fundraising, walking/socializing dogs, foster support, administrative tasks, & more.
