Extracurriculars in Los Angeles, California
28 in-person programs within 30 miles of Los Angeles, with 20 of them less than 10 miles away. Browse all of California.
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The Eve and Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program is a prestigious mentorship initiative founded in 1969 by the Los Angeles Pediatric Society to inspire high school students to pursue…
USC Summer Programs is a prestigious pre-college initiative at the University of Southern California that invites outstanding high school students to take college-level courses taught by USC faculty and experienced…
Big Sunday is a Los Angeles-based volunteer organization that connects high school students with meaningful community service opportunities across the greater LA area. Students can participate in a wide range…
L.A. Works is a nonprofit volunteer organization that has connected Los Angeles community members with meaningful service opportunities for over 35 years. High school students can participate in year-round volunteering…
Volunteer Collective is a free, year-round virtual platform that empowers students to create and join meaningful service initiatives spanning disaster relief, food access programs, and youth support efforts. Members gain…
The USC Bovard Scholars Program is a highly selective, free summer initiative hosted by the University of Southern California for high-achieving 11th graders who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial…
Volunteering at the Los Angeles Public Library connects high school students with one of the largest urban library systems in the country, which spans 73 locations across the city. Volunteers…
FoodCycle LA is a community service program that fights food insecurity and reduces waste by recovering surplus food from restaurants and retailers across Los Angeles. Volunteers serve as food recovery…
The La Brea Tar Pits Volunteer Program offers high school students the opportunity to contribute to one of the most unique active paleontological research institutions in the country, located in…
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Volunteer Program is a year-round opportunity for students passionate about wildlife, conservation, and environmental education. Volunteers choose from several pathways, including supporting guest…
The Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement is a three-week summer intensive program hosted by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, open to 26 talented high…
USC Exploring Entrepreneurship is a four-week summer program at the University of Southern California that introduces high school students to the fundamentals of building and launching a business. Participants move…
The Kitty Bungalow Volunteer Program is a free, year-round community service opportunity where students ages 12 and older contribute to the rescue, care, and placement of cats and kittens at…
Heal the Bay Beach Cleanups is a free, year-round volunteer program organized by Heal the Bay, a Los Angeles nonprofit dedicated to protecting the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater…
The Midnight Mission Volunteer Program is a free, year-round community service opportunity where students contribute their time to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles. Volunteers assist with meal services,…
My Friend's House Foundation LA is a community service organization dedicated to promoting unity, growth, and encouragement throughout Los Angeles. The foundation operates several volunteer-driven programs, including We Feed The…
Alexandria House is a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing and support services for women and children in need, and high school students can volunteer year-round through a variety of…
The Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Festival is a free national playwriting competition open to writers aged 19 and younger who submit original plays or musicals of any length and genre…
Baby2Baby is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing child poverty by providing essential supplies to children and families in need across the country. Volunteers participate in 2-hour sessions…
The Friends of Ballona Wetlands Volunteer Program is a free, year-round conservation initiative where students help restore one of Los Angeles's most important coastal ecosystems. Volunteers engage in hands-on environmental…
College-Ready Writing: Personal and Academic, Both! is a two-week summer writing workshop offered by UCLA Center X for students in grades 9 through 12. Participants develop their personal academic voice…
The Startup UCLA Summer Institute is a pre-college entrepreneurship program hosted by UCLA that immerses high school students in grades 10 to 12 in the world of startups and innovation.…
The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP) is a prestigious summer program that allows exceptional high school students to study alongside UCLA undergraduates while earning real college credit. Students choose…
Neurocamp is a free, eight-day summer program hosted by the UCLA Brain Research Institute that immerses 30 selected high school students in the science of the brain. Participants gain hands-on…
The Musical Theatre West Youth Ambassador Council is a selective, year-round leadership program for high school students in grades 9 through 12 who are passionate about musical theatre and the…
The Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) at California State University, Northridge is a four-week summer program that brings students in grades 6 through 12 onto a university campus for engaging…
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Volunteer Programs offer high school students the opportunity to contribute to marine education and ocean conservation at one of Southern California's most respected aquariums, which has been…
The California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) is a prestigious, state-sponsored residential summer program that offers intensive arts training to high school students across eight disciplines: animation, architecture…