Extracurriculars in Washington, District of Columbia
26 in-person programs within 30 miles of Washington: 10 in District of Columbia, 6 in Maryland, and 3 in Virginia, with 24 of them less than 10 miles away. Browse all of District of Columbia.
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The American Legion Boys’ Nation is a prestigious, week-long civic leadership program held annually in Washington, D.C., for 100 high school juniors who have already participated in their state’s Boys…
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Students submit original, independent research projects that demonstrate exceptional…
Caminos al Futuro is a free, three-week residential pre-college program hosted by the Cisneros Institute at George Washington University, open to rising high school seniors with strong academic records and…
The Georgetown University Creative Writing Academy is a one-week intensive program hosted by Georgetown University for high school students looking to develop their craft across genres including poetry, fiction, and…
Bridges to Social Justice Academy is a three-week summer program offered by Georgetown University for high school students ages 15 and older, available in both residential and commuter formats. Grounded…
The Georgetown University Medical Immersion Academy is a three-week residential summer program hosted by Georgetown University School of Medicine for high school students aged 15 and older. Participants experience a…
The Georgetown University Law Academy is a one-week summer program offered through Georgetown University where high school students explore the legal profession and America's legal institutions. Participants engage in lectures,…
The United States Marine Band Concerto Competition is a free annual national competition and scholarship opportunity open to high school woodwind, brass, and percussion players in grades 9 through 12.…
The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is a fellowship-based initiative that develops the next generation of environmental and social change leaders through regional and national programs. Fellows connect with peers, mentors,…
The Georgetown University Entrepreneurship Academy is a two-week summer program hosted by Georgetown University where high school students receive comprehensive instruction in entrepreneurship and business development. Participants engage in classroom…
Howard University's School of Business Summer Enrichment Program is a two-week residential experience that immerses high school students in college-level business education on the campus of one of the nation's…
The AFSA High School Essay Contest is an annual writing competition organized by the American Foreign Service Association that invites students in grades 9–12 to submit original 1,000–1,500 word essays…
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is a prestigious, week-long educational experience held annually in Washington, D.C., for outstanding high school juniors and seniors interested in public service. Established…
The United States Senate Page Program is a highly selective civic engagement program that allows high school students to work directly in the U.S. Senate while continuing their education. Sponsored…
The Youth Teaching Assistants (YTA) program, offered by Smithsonian Associates, gives high school students aged 15 and older the opportunity to serve as mentors and instructional aides at Smithsonian summer…
Teen Age Republicans (TARS) is the official youth auxiliary of the Republican Party and the nation's largest organization for young conservatives aged 13–18, with a history spanning more than 60…
The National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program is a prestigious, fully funded research opportunity where high school seniors and college students spend the summer conducting full-time scientific research at…
The NIDA Summer Internship Program is a prestigious research opportunity offered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one of the leading federal agencies dedicated to advancing the science of…
National History Day is an annual academic competition that challenges students in grades 6 through 12 to conduct in-depth historical research and present their findings through one of five project…
WIE RISE! An Introduction to Engineering Research is a virtual summer program offered by the Women in Engineering Program at the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University…
The ESTEEM/SER-Quest Summer Program is an intensive four-week research experience hosted by the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, open to rising high school seniors with a…
The Snider Enterprise and Leadership Fellows (SELF) Experience is a selective three-week summer program offered by the University of Maryland's Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets, designed for innovative…
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is a nonprofit organization that offers some of the most rigorous and prestigious STEM opportunities available to high school students. CEE's flagship programs…
The Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference is a five-day annual gathering that brings together high school students from across the country to compete, connect, and grow as future technology…
The Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP) is a nationally recognized eight-week research internship offered by George Mason University for high school students ages 15 and older. Selected participants work…
The ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP) is an examination-based program offered by the American String Teachers Association, a professional organization that has served the string community for over 75 years.…