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Corona-Norco United Way Youth Board
Website: https://www.cnunitedway.org/youth-services/youth-board-program
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.
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.
This youth extension is dedicated to enabling students to volunteer to support the homeless in the CNUSD area, and providing them with resources.
This organization is dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of kids suffering from cancer, and has opportunities to volunteer.
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
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.
Future Business Leaders of America (depending on high school)
Speech and Debate Teama (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)