Extracurriculars in New York, New York
38 in-person programs within 30 miles of New York: 35 in New York and 3 in New Jersey, with 34 of them less than 10 miles away. Browse all of New York.
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The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, often called NYO USA, is a highly selective summer program that brings together some of the most talented young musicians…
A rigorous, 6-unit residential conservatory program involving 28 hours of weekly studio training (e.g., Atlantic Acting School, Meisner, or Production & Design). Includes a "New York Theatre" seminar, professional guest…
The Worldwide Plays Festival Competition is an annual playwriting competition organized by Writopia Lab for students in grades 3–12, challenging participants to write original ten-minute plays inspired by a yearly…
The NextGen Leadership Institute is a three-week pre-college summer program offered by Barnard College that combines rigorous academics with leadership development for high school students. Participants choose from one of…
The Music International Grand Prix is an annual international music competition founded in 2000 that welcomes musicians from around the world to compete across categories including Voice, Piano, Strings, Winds…
NYU Democracy Scholars is a free three-week residential summer program at New York University for rising high school seniors in New York City that combines political philosophy, college preparation, and…
Project Belonging is a student-driven leadership program hosted by Teachers College, Columbia University, open to students in grades 6 through 12. Participants work hands-on to develop local prevention campaigns that…
The Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program is a prestigious 8-week research internship at one of the world's leading cancer centers, open to high school students interested in biomedical sciences.…
The BioGENEius Challenge is a prestigious national competition organized by the Biotechnology Institute that recognizes high school students for outstanding original research in biotechnology. Students submit projects in one of…
Hk Maker Lab is a free, five-week summer engineering design program for rising high school juniors and seniors from low-resource backgrounds in New York City. Run by HYPOTHEKIDS, INC. in…
The Athena Summer Innovation Institute is an intensive three-week program at Barnard College where high school students with entrepreneurial ambitions develop ideas for startups, nonprofits, or advocacy campaigns. Participants gain…
Artslife is a highly selective paid summer internship program offered by the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) for rising sophomores and juniors attending New York City public and charter…
The Apollo Theater Academy Arts and Entertainment Production Internship is a paid, six-week professional development program offered by the iconic Apollo Theater in New York City, exclusively for high school…
The Bella Abzug Leadership Institute (BALI) Journey to Leadership Program is a six-week summer leadership program for female-identifying and gender expansive youth ages 13 to 21 in the NYC metropolitan…
Youth Opportunity Teen Corps is an eight-week summer internship offered by the Riverside Park Conservancy for high school students interested in horticulture and environmental restoration. Participants meet every Tuesday and…
The Columbia Pre-College Program, offered by Columbia University's School of Professional Studies, allows high school students to take rigorous college-level courses taught by world-class instructors on Columbia's historic New York…
The High School Fed Challenge is a prestigious economics competition organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in which teams of students research current economic conditions and present…
The NYU High School Academy is a college and career readiness program offered by New York University's School of Professional Studies that gives high school students the chance to explore…
A highly competitive pre-college program for young creatives. Includes core studio classes in digital art, painting, and sculpture, alongside weekly seminars and field trips to NYC galleries and museums. Participants…
The NYC Ladders for Leaders program is a competitive summer internship program run by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development that provides high school and college…
Participate in a rigorous, five-week professional actor training intensive. Develop foundational skills in acting technique, scene study, Shakespeare, voice and speech, movement, and improvisation under the guidance of NYU Tisch…
Summer Shakespeare is a free, highly selective five-week summer intensive program offered by the Stella Adler Center for the Arts for high school students in New York City. Just 22…
The Wooster Group Summer Institute is a free, three-week intensive performance workshop for New York City public middle and high school students, held at the renowned Performing Garage in Manhattan.…
The Summer Engineering Awareness Program is a hands-on initiative offered by Manhattan University's School of Engineering for students currently in 10th or 11th grade. Participants explore a variety of engineering…
The Octavia Project Summer Institute is a free, five-week summer program in Brooklyn for young women and trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming youth ages 14 to 19 who are passionate…
Stevens Trading Day is a two-part stock market competition hosted by the School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology, open to high school sophomores and juniors for a $20…
Youth Art Connection (YAC) is a free six-session summer program offered by the American Folk Art Museum for NYC high school students in grades 11 and 12, as well as…
The Biorocket Research Internship Program, offered by Genspace, is a six-month science research internship for New York City public and charter high school students aged 16 and older. Participants gain…
Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Science of Smart Cities (ieSoSC) is a free, full-time summer program offered by NYU Tandon School of Engineering for NYC high school students in grades 9…
The Summer Program for Automation, Robotics, and Coding (SPARC) is a two-week, full-day residential program hosted by NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Designed for rising 9th through 12th graders, SPARC…
Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE) is a free 10-week summer program offered by NYU K12 STEM Education at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, open to rising…
NYU Computer Science for Cyber Security (CS4CS) is a free, fully-funded four-week summer program offered by NYU Tandon School of Engineering for high school students currently in 10th or 11th…
The National High School Design Challenge is an annual competition hosted by Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum that invites students in grades 9 through 12 to respond to a design…
The Manhattan District Attorney's High School Internship Program is a rigorous, paid five-week summer program open to juniors and seniors living in Manhattan who want an insider's look at the…
A leadership and advocacy role designed to increase volunteer engagement across New Jersey. Ambassadors use social media platforms to recruit volunteers and promote impactful community programs. Participants follow professional guidelines…
Writers' Week is a one-week pre-college summer program at Sarah Lawrence College that immerses high school students in creative writing and theatre arts. Since 1999, participants have taken daily workshops…
The Summer Leadership Academy is a selective week-long program at Mercy University designed for rising high school seniors with strong academic records, leadership experience, and a passion for business. Participants…
The Rutgers University Summer Business Camp is a one-week residential program hosted by Rutgers Business School for high school students interested in exploring the world of business. Held on the…