# 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 free.

## Programs (8 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BUSUN (Brown University Simulation of the United Nations)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/busun-brown-university-simulation-of-the-united-nations) | Brown University International Relations Department & Student Org | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-15 |
| [Brown Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/brown-pre-college-program) | Brown University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-15 |
| [RISD Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/risd-pre-college-program) | Rhode Island School of Design | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-29 |
| [PrepareRI High School Internship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/prepareri-high-school-internship-program) | Skills for Rhode Island's Future | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | Rolling |
| [Project Open Door](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/risd-project-open-door) | Rhode Island School of Design | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Save The Bay High School BayCamp](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/save-the-bay-high-school-baycamp) | Save The Bay | $400 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Young Actors Summer Institute](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/trinity-rep-young-actors-summer-institute) | Trinity Repertory Company | $450 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Youth Mentorship in the Arts](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/new-urban-arts-youth-mentorship) | New Urban Arts | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |

## 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.

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- [Summer Programs for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-programs)
- [Internships for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/internships)
- [Research for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/research)
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