Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

What do you like to do? Football? Tennis? Water polo? Golf? We've got them. Sing and dance in a Broadway-style musical? Check. Comedy Sportz? We have you covered.

What would you like to try? Shooting, developing and printing your own black and white photographs? Advanced photography has all the equipment you need for both film and digital photography. Student government? The Student Senate is active and important at Prep—it really has an impact on school policy and activities. Juggling and unicycling? There's a club for that. If that is not enough, all you need is a few friends and a faculty adviser to create a group centered around your own interests and hobbies!

The Athletic Council on Leadership is focused on leadership and service on campus and in the community. The council has three student captains/leaders, one for each committee group: community service, school spirit, and life lessons through athletics. Typical ACL-sponsored community service activities include involvement in the Special Olympics, participation in the annual Heroes of Hope Walk to raise money for brain cancer research (in honor of Coach Tom Fry), and participation in the Club 21 Walk-a-Thon to support children with Down's syndrome. The School Spirit arm of ACL promotes community-wide support of Prep athletics with pep rallies and "Pack the Place" events. The Life Lessons arm of ACL focuses on teaching life-long leadership in the context of athletics with assembly speakers.

AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.  It also enables Flintridge Prep to partake in student exchange programs, in which international students enroll in classes alongside full-time Prep students.

The A Cappella group is for students who love to sing. It is perfect for those who wish to practice vocal harmonies when Mr. Hill's classes are not in session. The group may be seen holding an impromtu practice during the passing period between classes or in one of several formal performanes year-round.

Amnesty International Club explores issues concerning human rights and social justice throughout the world. We write letters and send petitions to world leaders and raise funds through bake sales and coffeehouses to support the Nazoo Anna Education Center for Afghan refugee girls in Peshwar, Pakistan. Members exchange letters with Nazoo Anna students during the school year.

The Anime Club is a place to relax after class on Friday. There is no need to think or contribute discussion. After a long, taxing week at school, sitting back with friends and watching a half-hour of cartoons is sometimes what is called for. There's no need for conversation. We all watch the same thing, hear the same thing, and come away from what we've watched with a smile.

Art Reach is a diverse student club whose goal is to share and combine common interests in arts, crafts, and design with a highly motivated community service mission. Members meet weekly to arrange visits to local artistic attractions, organize numerous crafts and bake sales, and supervise an annual fashion show, all of which raise hundreds of dollars for charity organizations.

The Book Group meets in the early evening to discuss a mutually agreed-upon book. We choose books that involve topics that are issues for teenagers. The group is open to anyone in the school.

Chess Club meets weekly for casual matches of chess.  Although by nature strategic and thoughtful, playing chess is a great way for students to relax and socialize at the end of the day.

Choreography Club is the perfect group for students who wish to work on new dance moves and  programs, either solo or in groups. The choreography club performs in the annual dance show.

Students may choose to balance the secular curriculum with an afterschool supplement of religious study: here, students discuss topics that range from theology to everyday life from a non-denominational Christian perspective.

Club Joss is a group of likeminded individuals who come together every Tuesday to watch and discuss the work of television writer, director, and producer Joss Whedon.  Members get to experience the wonders of Joss Whedon's fictional worlds in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!

The Coexist Club is based on its namesake charity, established in 2006, to promote better understanding between Jews, Christians and Muslims - the Abrahamic Faiths - through education, dialogue and research.

The Collective is one of the largest clubs on campus with its mission to explore local, national and international issues of the day. The Collective meets in the liberal tradition of examination and challenge to conventional thinking and status quo logic. The guiding principle of the Collective is the pursuit of a just and fair society free of prejudices, bigotry, racism and discrimination. The agenda of the Collective reflects a commitment to equality, respect, mutual acceptance, and open exchange of ideas consistent with the principles of the Flintridge Prep Honor Code.

Comedy Sportz is an improvisational comedy group that responds to a wide variety of scenarios and incorporates audience involvement. Here at Prep, faculty join the students as referees and participants.

Film club is dedicated to the collaborative production of films. We produce short films, commercials, and coverage of school events for the benefit and amusement of the Prep community. We encourage the hands-on nature of film production, with every member being able to operate the cameras and assist in the editing process.

The Flintridge Press reports on campus news, student life, and student achievements in sports and the arts. The paper also publishes reviews and editorials. Members contribute as writers, photographers, and editors.

Students meet during or after school to discuss sewing and crafting projects, as well as techniques.

The Folio is Flintridge Prep's literary and arts magazine. Its purpose is to showcase the best student-produced creative writing and visual art of the academic year. During the year students select submissions, edit manuscript, and design the layout of the final product. This is the perfect club for the aspiring writer or graphic artist, as well as others wanting to explore their creativity.

Food Pantry is a club that is dedicated to helping the hungry. Since the economic decline of 2008, food pantries throughout the country have received record-low numbers of donations while simultaneously having to feed a record-high numbers of people. Food Pantry's purpose is to utilize the generosity of the Prep community and direct it towards the worthy cause of aiding these suffering food shelters. To do so, Food Pantry holds food drives throughout the school year and donates its collected goods to Foothill Unity Center.

French Club loves to celebrate French culture and food. Members participate in activities such as Mardi Gras, crêpe parties, and la Fête des Rois. French Club is open to any Prep student, regardless of the language he/she studies at school. French movies and games (Scrabble in French!) are often on the agenda. The club brings Paris to the classroom for rewarding and good times.

The Gay-Straight Alliance at Flintridge Prep has been formed and operates with the intent to promote tolerance and acceptance of diversity in sexual orientation, to create a safe environment for all students, to create a school environment where all can feel welcomed and accepted for their unique talents and contributions, and to enjoy the full benefits of an educational institution that is free from fear of harassment or persecution. The above objectives will be accomplished through educating the student and faculty body in matters of and pertaining to sexuality, and by increasing awareness.

This club welcomes students from all grade levels who are interested in urban dance of all genres—hip hop, funk, and street styles of breaking and locking. Meeting once a week in the dance studio, members of all experience levels share their love of contemporary urban dance and music.

Students who enjoy the exciting sport of ice hockey founded the Hockey Club. The organization is for fans, male and female; it is not a sports team. We go to local professional hockey games as a group and have other fun social activities during the year. We also meet weekly to discuss our favorite teams and other important events.

In addition to the senior elective Investment Class, students may explore the financial world and its workings through the Investment Club. The advisor and students work together to understand the current economic climate as well as the inner workings of Wall Street.  Students use a virtual fund to get experience with different types of investments and indices.

The Beginning Jazz Band is geared toward 9th graders and other upper school students with little or no jazz experience. Members learn the fundamentals of jazz style and improvisation through the rehearsal of appropriate jazz works. The band performs at least twice during the school year.

The Advanced Jazz Ensemble consists primarily of 10th, 11th, and 12th graders with at least one year of jazz experience. Through the study and rehearsal of the great modern-jazz repertoire, students experience a variety of jazz styles with an emphasis on advanced improvisation techniques. The advanced jazz band performs in several concerts on and off campus throughout the school year.

The Juggling and Unicycling Club is a group of talented people that meet every week to learn new tricks and skills. Many people are just starting to learn to juggle or unicycle, while others already know how.  It is a great way to have fun.

The Flintridge Prep Key Club is dedicated to community service and student leadership. The club's primary focus is helping those who are less fortunate. Activities include serving Thanksgiving dinners at a local church, holding a walk-a-thon to raise money for various charities, conducting food drives, and organizing contributions of food and other donations for the families of blind children. We are supported by the La Cañada Kiwanis, our parent organization. Key Club also meets with clubs from other schools and participates in joint activities, such as the Kiwanis Soap Box Derby.

The Latin Club is comprised of current and former Latin students who meet once a week to promote the study of the Latin language in particular and subjects related to the field of classical culture and civilization in general. We are the on-campus representatives of the Junior Classical League, the nationwide organization comprised of high school and junior high school students of Latin and Greek. In addition to academic pursuits, we engage in a number of fun activities, e.g. an outing to see the movie Troy and our annual Latin convention. We also try to be socially active in the community through service. We are active participants in the Crop Walk. In December we collect toys for needy children and hold a canned food drive in the spring to benefit the Friends In Deed House. Although it is not our official motto, we try to live out the Latin expression Facta non verba (roughly translated, "Deeds, not words").

Leo Club is the high school branch of Lions Club International. Service projects include the collection of eyeglasses for the needy, an annual blood drive, and gift boxes for Samaritan's Purse at holiday time. Money raised from bake sales and the annual Bling-Bling Dance supports the Elizabeth House, a Pasadena agency serving abused and unwed mothers, and numerous other community organizations. Members provide gifts, cook, clean, and entertain at the annual Elizabeth House Christmas party.

Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Club explores math outside of the standard classroom curriculum to satisfy the mathematical curiosity of students: this can come in the form of competitions or discussions. Members share a sincere passion for learning advanced mathematics.

The Multicultural Student Union is a forum for exploring and learning to appreciate the differences as well as the similarities among races and cultures. The organization fosters a mutually respectful environment where students can discuss sensitive issues without fear of criticism. We meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons.

The National French Honor Society is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Flintridge Prep has sponsored a chapter of this organization since 1985. To qualify, students must maintain at least an A-minus average while taking French for three consecutive semesters. Members participate in activities such as dinners, National French Week, and French festivals such as Mardi Gras. The Honor Society also attends plays in French for an enriching cultural experience. Members provide a tutoring service for French I students.

The Pep Band is a supercharged high-energy ensemble that performs for home basketball games as well as the homecoming football game. The band's music ranges from rock and roll to rhythm and blues to jazz, with a "jam-based" format. Pep Band members need not be members of Flintridge Prep's music program.

Flintridge Prep is one of 11 participating member schools in the Pasadena Independent Schools Foundation (PISF) Program. As part of the PISF program, students gain hands-on experience on how to establish and operate a foundation, ultimately making grants to charitable organizations in the local community. PISF's stated goals for the program are to give students an understanding of philanthropy and nonprofit operation, to teach them critical thinking skills and decision making skills, develop leadership skills, and teach the benefits of voluntarism. The ultimate hope is that students will acquire a life-long passion for giving. More information about PISF is available at the organization's website (www.pisf.org).

The Rebel Innovators was established in 2006 by Prep students interested in science, math, engineering, and technology. The club's primary purpose is to organize Prep students in collaborative science and technology projects and to participate in nationwide competitions. The club's initial project is to build a robot to be entered in the "FIRST Robotics Competition." FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization that organizes various science and technology competitions around the country. The Rebel Innovators' inaugural robot project was partially financed by NASA's Robotics Alliance Project.

Science Club gives students interested in science a chance to explore topics in greater depth outside the classroom.  It is a great place for students to share common interest as well as work on research projects, such as the solo and group projects exhibited in the annual science fair.

The Spanish Club seeks to celebrate the culture of the Spanish-speaking world via excursions, concerts, film, food, and fundraising. Through our fundraising, we have supported a child in Bolivia for two years, and we maintain contact with a rural Bolivian village through Save the Children.

Spanish Honor Society explores Spanish culture in an environment outside of the classroom, and its members observe this culture through literature, art museums, performances, themed holidays, and unique events. Its goal is to educate students with an intimate and memorable sense of the meaning of Spanish culture. The Spanish Honor Society also participates in events that share a multicultural theme – opportunities to experience Spanish culture blended with other cultures of the world.

Speech and Debate is a club that practices Public Forum Debate and competes regionally, statewide, and nationally.  It is a member of the Southern California Debate League as well as of the National Forensic League. Members of Speech and Debate are empowered with excellent public speaking and critical thinking skills, confidence, poise, and good posture. This club is open to all grades and new members are always welcome!

Strategic Games offers opportunities for students in grades 7 through 12 to engage in a variety of games from beginner to advanced level. We usually meet one Saturday a month on campus for gaming.

The Symphony Orchestra is an approximately 40-piece ensemble consisting of both high school and middle school students. String, winds, brass players, and percussionists come together once a week to rehearse the repertoire of the master symphonic composers; there is additional rehearsal in daily string and wind classes. The Symphony Orchestra typically performs three to five times in concerts on and off campus throughout the school year.

The yearbook staff creates the school yearbook between September and March. Activities include photography, copy writing, layout design, and art. The LOG is produced entirely with PageMaker and PhotoShop, which means that anyone with computer experience is always welcome. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, and some weekends when a deadline is near.

The Flintridge Prep Young Republicans Club is committed to promoting conservative ideas and values on campus, while hosting good political debate, friendly discussion, and fostering an atmosphere welcoming to all viewpoints.