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Extracurriculars for a Career in School Counseling

School counselors support students with academics, college plans, and personal challenges. Peer mentoring, tutoring, and psychology programs help high schoolers explore the role.

11
programs
2
online or hybrid
6
open enrollment, no application
5
states with in-person programs

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Programs for a Career in School Counseling

Jewish Student Union (JSU)
Jewish Student Union · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students build peer support networks, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills while creating safe inclusive spaces for diverse students.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Active listening, peer counseling, and conflict resolution through faith-based mentoring align with school counselor responsibilities.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Students Against Destructive Decisions · Multiple
Open EnrollmentGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students provide peer counseling and support around health decisions, substance use prevention, and personal safety.

Best Buddies
Best Buddies International · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Students build active listening, conflict resolution, and peer mentoring skills essential for student advocacy roles.

Davidson Young Scholars Program
Davidson Institute · Reno, NV · Hybrid
HybridSelectiveGrades K - 12th

Why it fits: Program provides social, emotional, and academic support guidance for gifted young people and families.

Meaningful Teens
Meaningful Teens · Multiple · Virtual
VirtualOpen EnrollmentGrades K - 12+

Why it fits: Activity includes career advising and guiding students through their growth journey from education to careers.

Carnegie Mellon Summer Opportunities for Access and Inclusion
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades High school and pre-college

Why it fits: Students practice active listening, mentoring, and peer support through community building and intergroup dialogue programs.

University of New Hampshire Upward Bound
University of New Hampshire · Durham, NH · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Offers year-round academic, college, and career services to guide students toward successful post-secondary paths.

Project Belonging
Teachers College, Columbia University · New York, NY
Open EnrollmentGrades 6th - 12th

Why it fits: Students learn to create collaborative, supportive environments and develop prevention initiatives addressing student belonging and mental health.

Youth Teaching Assistants (YTA)
Smithsonian Associates · Washington, DC · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: YTAs serve as positive role models, develop conflict resolution and active listening skills while supporting younger campers' wellbeing and safety.

Yunasa West
Institute for Educational Advancement · Deckers, CO · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 5th - 9th

Why it fits: Campers develop self-awareness, emotional growth, and peer support skills central to school counseling work.

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