CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The Academy’s extracurricular activities program encompasses a wide variety of sports and clubs. Clubs are run by students with the help of faculty and staff advisors. Clubs at the Academy span a wide variety of focuses, including community service, entertainment, career development, exploration of faith, and hobbies. All students at the Academy participate weekly in at least one club or organization.
As part of our residential life program, Army and Navy Academy offers a wide range of clubs and organizations as extracurricular activities. Our slate of options evolves with the interests of student participants. Categories range from STEAM-related clubs such as Computers, Robotics, Digital Arts, and Media Production to community service and leadership-focused organizations such as Beta Club and Green Club. We also have a wide variety of traditional clubs for subjects like Culinary Arts and Speech and Debate. Students in all grade levels are required to participate in clubs on a weekly basis.
Clubs are student-run and supported by an faculty and staff advisors. At the Academy, we believe that encouraging students to explore their passions contributes to their development as well-rounded individuals while setting them up for success in college and beyond. Clubs and organizations change annually at the Academy.
Advanced Art
A space for talented artists to refine their skills, experiment with advanced techniques, and work on complex art projects.
ANA Pulse
Cadets meet with administration to discuss school wide needs and improvements.
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY
Organizes and leads school-wide events, fostering school spirit and student engagement.
BAND
Students practice and perform music together, developing their skills in instrumental technique and ensemble performance.
CHESS
Enthusiasts gather to practice strategies, compete in matches, and enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through the game.
CODING AND MAKER
Members dive into programming and innovative projects, building and creating technology-driven solutions and inventions.
Critical Game Theory
Explores the strategic and philosophical aspects of game design and play, analyzing how games reflect and influence human behavior.
Faith Fellowship
FARM TO TABLE
Focuses on sustainable agriculture and local food production, promoting healthy eating and environmental stewardship.
Green Club
Enhances and promotes local beach cleanups and other social service activities, encouraging environmental consciousness.
HARVARD MODEL CONGRESS
Cadets simulate the legislative process by role-playing as Congress members, debating and crafting policies in a mock government setting.
Interact Club
Engages with service opportunities to further connect with the local community, partnering with neighboring schools.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
An educational simulation and academic competition in which students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the inner workings of the United Nations.
ROBOTICS
Focuses on designing, building, and programming robots to compete in various challenges and develop engineering skills.
SPEECH AND DEBATE
Participants hone their public speaking and argumentation skills through competitive debates and oratory events.
WARRIOR AVIATION
Students interested in aviation explore flight principles, aerospace technology, and piloting skills through hands-on activities and learning experiences.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Participants develop and pitch innovative business ideas to help foster entrepreneurial skills, business management experience, and creativity.
HONOR CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The Academy hosts a number of special organizations. Unlike other extracurricular activities and clubs, these groups are available to students only by invitation or election.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
One of the oldest and largest recognition programs for high school students in grades 10 through 12 in the United States, National Honor Society honors students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
HONOR COUNCIL
The Honor Council is responsible for enforcing the school’s foundational honor code, which states that a Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Seven qualified students from the senior class meet to review the cases of students who have violated that code.
HARVARD MODEL CONGRESS
Harvard Model Congress is a collaborative and competitive experience presented by Harvard University in which selected high school students simulate the American government by roleplaying as members of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as the fourth estate.