The Nysmith School offers a wide variety of teacher-led extracurricular activities, virtually guaranteeing that students at any grade level will find one or more that interests them. These groups help refine social skills and promote a well-rounded school day experience. They also can help in the development of gifted children, allowing them to both immerse themselves in activities they already enjoy and explore new, mind-expanding pursuits.
Below is a partial list of the clubs and sports we are offering during the 2021-22 school year. Offerings vary year to year based on student interest and faculty availability. Clubs meet each afternoon from 3:15 to 4:15.
- Arabic
- Band (Beginning, Advanced)
- Basketball
- Business of Money
- CATAN
- Chinese Culture
- Chorus
- Coding/Game Design
- Creative Writing
- Debate
- Field Hockey
- Food for Thought
- Football
- Girls Fitness
- History Whiz Kids
- Karate
- Latin
- Leadership
- League of Legends
- LEGO
- Matball
- MathCounts
- Math Olympiad/Mathleague.com
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Psychology
- Public Speaking/Drama
- Racket Sports
- Science Bowl
- Social Skills and Board Games
- Spanish
- Sports
- Storytime
- Strings (Beginner/Advanced)
- Study Buddies
- Sustainable Gardens
- Tap Dancing
- Taste of Broadway
- Video Editing