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Explore opportunities to get involved in your community, volunteer, and make an impact! 

Corona-Norco United Way Youth Board

Website: https://www.cnunitedway.org/youth-services/youth-board-program 

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The Corona-Norco United Way Youth Board Program is a youth leadership and volunteer initiative where high school students engage in community service projects, develop leadership skills, and contribute to local philanthropic efforts to make a positive impact in their community. 

Corona Mayor's Youth Council

Website: https://www.coronaca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6935/17 

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The Corona Mayor's Youth Council is a city-run program that engages high school students in civic leadership and community service, providing them with opportunities to learn about local government and contribute to city initiatives. 

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Angels Over Cliffs Youth Extension

Website: https://angelsovercliffs.org/ 

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This youth extension is dedicated to enabling students to volunteer to support the homeless in the CNUSD area, and providing them with resources. 

Victoria's Sparks of Joy

Website: https://vsoj.org/  

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This organization is dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of kids suffering from cancer, and has opportunities to volunteer. 

 

National/State/Local Competitions, Programs, Experiences

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

  • Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) – Prestigious science and engineering research competition.

  • Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) – The largest international STEM competition for high school students.

  • FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) & VEX Robotics – Engineering and programming competitions for robotics teams.

  • Science Olympiad – A team-based science competition with events in biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.

  • American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/12) – A series of math exams leading to the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO).

  • MathCounts & American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) – Team-based math problem-solving competitions.

  • USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) – National biology competition leading to international rounds.

  • USA Physics Olympiad (USAPhO) – Advanced physics competition for high school students.

  • USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) – Competitive programming contest leading to international competition.

  • CyberPatriot – National cybersecurity competition sponsored by the Air Force Association.

  • National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) – Chemistry competition leading to the International Chemistry Olympiad.

  • Codeforces & Google Code Jam – Competitive programming challenges for coders.

  • U. S. Congressional App Challenge

Business & Economics

  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) – Competitions in business, finance, and leadership.

  • DECA – Business and marketing competition for aspiring entrepreneurs.

  • National Economics Challenge (NEC) – Economics competition testing micro and macroeconomic knowledge.

  • Wharton Investment Competition – Finance and stock market investment challenge for teams.

  • SkillsUSA

  • Future Health Professionals (HOSA) – international student organization promoting careers in healthcare

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

  • National History Day – Research-based history competition.

  • Model United Nations (MUN Conferences) – Diplomatic and international relations simulations.

  • Constitutional Law (We the People) – Mock congressional hearings about constitutional issues.

  • National High School Ethics Bowl – Debate-style competition on ethical dilemmas.

  • Scholastic Art & Writing Awards – Prestigious creative arts competition for writing, photography, and art.

  • Poetry Out Loud – National poetry recitation contest.

  • California Association of Student Councils (CASC) - Legislative and student advocacy experiences and conferences

Law & Mock Trial

  • National Mock Trial Championship – Competitive trial simulation where students act as attorneys and witnesses.

  • National Moot Court Competition – Simulated appellate court competition for students interested in law.

 

Creative & Performing Arts

  • YoungArts National Competition – Prestigious art, music, and performing arts competition.

  • National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) & Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Awards – Journalism and yearbook competitions.

  • Bands of America (BOA) & Drum Corps International (DCI) – Marching band and drumline competitions.

  • Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition

 

Speech & Debate

  • National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Tournaments – National tournaments in public speaking, debate, and interpretation.

  • National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) & Tournament of Champions (TOC) – Elite debate competitions.

  • American Legion Oratorical Contest – Public speaking contest on constitutional issues.

Clubs in CNUSD

  • Speech and Debate Team (depending on high school)

  • Mock Trial Teams (depending on high school)

  • Unity/ASB/Leadership

  • Yearbook

  • Band

  • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

  • Key Club (depending on high school)

  • AFJROTC  (depending on high school)

  • California Scholarship Federation (depending on high school)

  • HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership - depending on high school)

  • Girls' and Boys' State or Girls' State (depending on high school)

  • Reflections Art Program (depending on high school)

  • SkillsUSA

  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

  • HOSA

  • CASC (California Association of Student Councils

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