SKILLS (School Kids Investigating Language in Life and Society) – UCSB
A social-justice-centered linguistics outreach program run by UC Santa Barbara faculty and graduate students in partnership with Santa Barbara County high schools, where students conduct original linguistic research and language-activism projects in their own communities over a 20-week curriculum.
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Kennesaw State University High School Model UN Conference (HSMUN)
A long-running regional Model UN conference for high schoolers across the Southeast, held on Kennesaw State's campus with ten committees simulating international diplomacy.
WAMUNC (Washington Area Model United Nations Conference)
A large high school Model UN conference hosted by George Washington University students in Washington, D.C., welcoming delegates of all experience levels to debate international policy issues.
Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness
A funded, year-long civic action program in which teams of five teens and young adults design and carry out a community-impact project, receiving stipends, coaching, and networking support.
Denver Mayor's Youth Commission
Civic leadership board for Denver high school residents (or Denver Public Schools high schoolers) who advise the director of the Office of Children's Affairs on issues impacting Denver youth. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings each month, September through May.
Harvard Model Congress Boston
A large congressional simulation conference run by Harvard undergraduates where high schoolers write and debate legislation, argue mock trials, and role-play crisis scenarios across dozens of committees.
iCivics Carnegie Youth Fellowship
A paid, year-long national civic leadership fellowship where high schoolers from across the country attend a Washington, D.C. symposium and then meet virtually to explore civic issues and lead community projects.