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.
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From field trips to school residency programs, to weekend, & after-school workshops, kids write their paths forward all year long.
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!
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.
NYC Parks - Stewardship
Our volunteers help with forest & wetland restoration, planting & pruning street trees, & monitoring local wildlife.
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.
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.
A New Chance Animal Rescue - in Bedford Hills, NY
Volunteers are needed for transportation, fundraising, walking/socializing dogs, foster support, administrative tasks, & more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
