Extracurriculars & Programs in Rhode Island for High School Students

Rhode Island punches far above its size: Brown pre-college and research programs, RISD's teen art intensives, and marine science along Narragansett Bay — all within an hour of each other.

8 verified programs match this page; 6 of the featured listings are completely free.

Featured programs

Browse 8+ curated programs for high school students:

  • BUSUN (Brown University Simulation of the United Nations) — Brown University International Relations Department & Student Org: High schoolers gain leadership, diplomacy, and public speaking skills at this selective Model UN competition. Boost college applications with hands-on
  • Brown Pre-College Program — Brown University: Ivy League pre-college program at Brown University with 300+ courses and Open Curriculum philosophy.
  • RISD Pre-College Program — Rhode Island School of Design: Intensive studio art and design program at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) for high school students.
  • PrepareRI High School Internship Program — Skills for Rhode Island's Future: Paid 7-week summer internship for Rhode Island public high school juniors: a work-readiness bootcamp plus placement with a top RI employer, earning $1
  • Project Open Door — Rhode Island School of Design: Free art and design program from RISD for high schoolers in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Woonsocket — Saturday portfolio studio, after-sc
  • Save The Bay High School BayCamp — Save The Bay: Week-long marine science day camp in Providence for teens who have completed grades 8-12, doing hands-on research on Narragansett Bay with Save The Ba
  • Young Actors Summer Institute — Trinity Repertory Company: Trinity Rep's summer theater intensives in Providence: week-long, full-day sessions in acting, improv, and devising for teens, taught by the Tony-winn
  • Youth Mentorship in the Arts — New Urban Arts: Free year-round arts mentorship at New Urban Arts' Providence studio: high schoolers work with artist mentors October-May, with free bus passes, tutor

Frequently asked questions

How many rhode island programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 8 verified rhode island opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

Are any of these rhode island programs free?

Yes — 6 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.

Which deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: RISD Pre-College Program (January 29, 2027); BUSUN (Brown University Simulation of the United Nations) (May 15, 2027); Brown Pre-College Program (May 15, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

Do I have to live in Rhode Island to participate?

Most in-person programs based in Rhode Island accept applicants from anywhere, though some give preference to local students. Residential summer programs typically accept students nationwide — check each listing's eligibility.