|  | In the Middle School, clubs meet once during a seven-day cycle. The extracurricular offerings vary from semester to semester, depending on faculty talents and student interests. Each Durham Academy student is encouraged to get involved in the clubs offered, to try new things and to get to know the faculty on a different level.
At the beginning of the school year, Upper School faculty sponsors and students solicit interest and membership for a number of clubs and activities. Club activities will be scheduled into the tutorial periods.
Clubs and organizations are likely to appear and disappear as a result of varying student interest and faculty expertise, availability and leadership. These organizations may perform service for the improvement of school life or nurture and develop existing interests. |
Alzheimer’s Awareness Raise money for and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. |
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Astronomy Club To enrich knowledge & appreciation of astronomy through lectures, observation nights and trips to planetariums. |
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Autism Speaks To raise awareness of Autism and help people through community walks and other fundraisers. |
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Cavalier Newspaper Produce and distribute the school newspaper. |
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Chinese Club Learn language and culture while doing fun activities. |
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Chordoma Foundation Club Raise awareness and hold fundraisers for Chordoma. |
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Cinematography Club Make video about DA that could possibly be put on website for prospective families as well as other projects. |
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Dance Club Dance events to give people a chance to dance that do not normally dance! |
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Darkroom Club Learning about and practicing photography. |
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Dartboard Finance Club To compete in intramural and national investment competitions. |
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Debate Attend conferences and improve skills in public speaking and critical thinking. Learn more at www.dadebate.com. |
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Diversity Club Raise awareness about diverse cultures and ethnic issues as well as attend conferences. |
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Exurbia Publish school literary magazine. |
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Film Appreciation Club View a variety of films from different genres. |
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Freethinkers Have discussions on ethics, religion, logic and rhetoric. |
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Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) To create a safe haven for all students on the DA campus and increase awareness and tolerance of the LGBTQ community. |
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Go Green Club Make DA more eco-friendly through recycling and other efforts. |
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Green Machine Promote school spirit and attendance at sporting events. |
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Guitar Club Encouraging experimentation in different genres of music through peer teaching and guidance. |
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Habitat for Humanity Help build housing for lower income families and raise money with the Halloweeen Bike Ride. |
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Homeless Cooking Club Practice cooking and then bring meals to the homeless shelter. |
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Hope Valley Elementary Tutoring To give extra help to children in reading, writing and math in grades 1-5 at 2 local elementary schools. |
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Improv Club Engage in improvisational theater games. |
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Indian Dance Club Enjoy the beauty of Indian Dance and raise cultural awareness. |
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KidZNotes Teach elementary kids how to read and play music. |
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Kiva Club To raise money for Kiva, which sends small amounts of money to people to help finance small or new businesses worldwide. |
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Lower School Tutoring Give free tutoring to Lower School students. |
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Lunchtime Music Groups
Fun with music and perform for the DA community.
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Math Team Compete in local math competitions. |
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M.E.A.T. Men Eating Meat Together are passionate about grilling and will have numerous “grill fests” throughout the year. |
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Mixed Tape Exchange To spread the love of music throughout the student body through mix tape exchanges. |
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Model United Nations Attend UN conferences to learn about world affairs. |
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Nicarauga Club To raise awareness about the political, social, educational and economic problems facing the country and to raise money for our sister school. |
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Operation Smile To raise money so children can have cleft palate surgeries & make smile bags. |
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Outdoor Adventures Learn about the outdoors and get in touch with wilderness. |
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Radio Club Raise awareness of new musical albums and artists. |
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Reality Tutoring Tutoring students once a week at Reality Ministries and donating school supplies such as backpacks. |
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Red Nose Society Raise awareness about and money for Ronald McDonald House. |
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Robotics and Technology Designing robots as well as programming them to complete tasks. |
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Sailing Club Sail for the sheer enjoyment of it. |
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Salsa Club Enjoy the world of salsa dance and other Latin American genres of dance. |
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Science Olympiad Compete in competitions and run a Science Fun Day for the DA first-graders. |
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Ski/Snowboard Club Fun ski/snowboard outings. |
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Sock Club Gives underprivileged kids a chance to attend a week-long summer camp. |
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Spanish Club Bring Spanish culture deeper into DA community. |
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Spirit Squad Show DA spirit at basketball games and Homecoming weekend. |
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STAND Working with the national STAND organization to help stamp out genocide. |
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Starkey Hearing Foundation Help kids in less fortunate countries with hearing disabilities. |
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Student Ambassadors To be strong, positive reps of the school and will help out on student visit days and serve as tour guides for prospective students. |
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Student Council Get students involved in the life of the school through dances, homecoming events, spirit week etc. |
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Technology Entrepreneurs Encourage creative use of computers. |
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Ultimate Frisbee Club To have fun playing Frisbee. |
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Unicycling Club Have fun unicycling and teach people new to the experience. |
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UMD Hold food and clothing drives for Urban Ministries of Durham. |
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Water for Life Have fundraisers for and raise awareness of the world water crisis. Learn more on our website. |
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Young Democrats Political discussions, help with campaigns and encourage people to vote. |
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Young Libertarians Learn more about Libertarian ideas and philosophies through the media and each other. |
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Young Life Club Christian Club that concentrates on strengthening ones faith and leadership skills. |
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Writing Club Support and promote creative writing Student Leader: Rhett King
Sponsored by Mrs. De Radcliffe |
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