Clubs and Activities

A committee of students and adults that meets when a major school rule is violated to support both students and uphold community values.

A team of energetic students who give campus tours to prospective students and families.
 

Our gay/straight/bisexual/transgender alliance, which is committed to bridging the gaps of ignorance and fear by providing a forum for discussion around issues such as homophobia, oppression, and sexism.
 

A group that meets regularly to discuss, facilitate, and implement Community Service programs and events.
 

Dana Hall's spirit club, which helps unify and energize the student body for pep rallies and sporting events.
 

Dana Hall’s student-produced yearbook. Club members gain invaluable experience in photography, computer design, and creative writing—working together to create a chronicle that captures the memories of each school year.
 

Girl Up supports United Nations (UN) organizations focused on adolescent girls; members raise community awareness around issues such as domestic violence prevention and food and water insecurity.
 

Organization dedicated to educating the Dana Hall community about issues related to the environment.
 

Dana Hall’s online, student-produced newspaper. Club members identify and write newsworthy items, feature articles, and editorials—working as a team to set and meet deadlines. Alongside peers, students revise, proof, and edit articles for posting, and even create and select the illustrations and photography for each edition. (Students can join as a volunteer writer or take their reporting skills further by enrolling in Dana Hall’s Journalism course, which teaches students the ins and outs of running and publishing a reputable newspaper.)

A group that supports international students and raises cultural awareness in the community.
 

Dana Hall’s Jewish student group, which involves members in community service projects and activities that advance Jewish learning and thought.
 

Dana Hall’s student-led literary magazine.
 

For students who identify as more than one race to come together and share their experiences and discuss the particular joys and challenges of that unique experience.

A simulation of the UN General Assembly in which students participate in (and win!) debate competitions in New England and throughout the U.S.

Dana Hall's Southeast Asian Alliance group, which provides an environment where students can connect and immerse themselves in Southeast Asian culture, and share information and events with the broader school community.

An affinity space for students who identify as having a Learning Disability/difference or ADD/ ADHD. The group focuses on helping students learn to advocate for themselves, talking about strategies that support their learning, and creating a safe environment where students can share their experiences. 

A component of Dana Hall’s Health and Wellness Education Program, where Dana students tutor other students and facilitate education nights.
 

Anti-racism club: the name stands for Recognizing Everybody's Accountability and Lived experiences. 

A group that educates the community about Islam and supports Muslim students at Dana Hall.
 

Dana Hall's Black and Latinx Affinity Group that provides a forum for discussing and learning about issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
 

A club for students who help support Dana Hall’s philanthropic culture.
 

A group that prepares and plans immersive weekend activities.
 

A panel of elected representatives who serve and empower the student body.
 

A club that incorporates art service projects, including painting our Gaga Pit, creating frames to showcase Middle School artwork, and developing a mixed media color wheel for the art classroom.
 

Our affinity group for Middle School students of color.

An all-inclusive educational space for Middle Schoolers interested in identity markers and social justice. Members are looking to learn more about themselves and others. Meetings provide opportunities to  have conversations in an informal, non-graded way.

A student-led space for adventure, bonding, and a lot of laughter. Students bring their lunch and take on fantasy roles, collaboratively creating a world and pursuing mysterious goals.

This alliance club is for Middle Schoolers who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, students who are questioning/curious, and students who identify as allies. Members meet to do fun, positive activities while discussing a topic of interest. 

Students develop leadership skills while fostering a sense of responsibility and environmental stewardship, which contributes to a more sustainable and eco-conscious campus environment. 

Club time is spent utilizing the resources of the brand-new Makerspace in the Upper School Building; members work on individual and group projects.

A club where students discuss and advocate for endangered and abused animals.

A collection of students interested in STEM activities and fields.
 

Club time serves as an introduction and enrichment related to the study of Mandarin, as well an exploration of the related culture.