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AIA Groups

Affinity, Interest, and Alliance Groups


CSW offers a rich variety of opportunities for students to join clubs and organizations, serve on boards or committees, and to participate in a wide variety of activities. Underscoring the core values of the school, this kind of student engagement fosters greater communication and understanding, offers a chance to form strong connections between CSW and the greater world, and allows students to assume leadership roles.
The clubs and organizations offered at CSW reflect the current interests and passions of our community. Students are able to create and lead clubs on any interest or topic of their choice.

Affinity & Alliance Groups

List of 16 items.

  • Adoption Affinity Group

    The goal of this affinity group is to create a space where community members feel supported and comfortable sharing their experiences with adoption

  • Asian Heritage Affinity Group

    An affinity group for any Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander identifying students, faculty, and staff. We seek to provide a safe and supportive environment for discussions around identity, culture, social issues, activism, and more.

  • Black Latino Asian Indigenous Men (BLAIM)

    Our mission is to create a safe and open space where individuals can freely express and explore various aspects of their experiences within the broader community of men of color. We are committed to promoting equity and justice, not only within our community but also in the broader society. 

  • Black Student Union

    The Black Student Union (BSU) at CSW is an affinity space held on campus for black-identifying students. BSU strives to create a safe space for students that fosters unity, black empowerment, and comfort at CSW. Our meeting topics range from talking about the black experience within CSW to larger-world conversations about what it means to be Black in society. .

  • Circle of Sisters

    Circle of Sisters is an affinity group on campus where female-identifying students and faculty of color can come together to feel uplifted and valued. Our ultimate goal is to create a tight-knit community of women of color on campus who are powerful and supported.

  • Community Crossroads

    A space where we as Christians, can provide a welcoming environment as we teach others about another type of religion that isn't prominent in the CSW community.

  • FemCo

    Learn about and discuss various topics surrounding women’s rights and gender equity. We learn about inspiring women, analyze current events and have engaging discussions. Anybody can be a member regardless of gender identity!

  • First Gen Affinity Group

    Is an affinity group at CSW dedicated to building a community where first-generation students can share their experiences, and receive resources that can help guide them through new life and academic experiences.

  • GSA

    A GSA should be a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, included, affirmed, andempowered. Solidarity is voluntary, collective, sustained action based on an understanding that we don’t all share the same risks, and we must work across all differences to ensure that every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ+-
    inclusive education.

  • Jewish Student Affinity Space

    The Jewish Student Affinity Space aims to create a community in which Jewish culture, faith, and heritage are celebrated and amplified. We facilitate discussions in which we discuss and deepen our understanding of our own Jewish identities and how these relate to current events, at CSW and beyond.

  • La Sociedad

    This is a community space for Latinx or Hispanic students of any nationality to be represented and supported through their journey at CSW and beyond.

  • Mixed Heritage

    Mixed Heritage is an affinity group open to anybody for whom ‘mixedness’ is a significant part of their lived experience. The group aims to establish that Mixed Heritage is an affinity within itself. Mixed Heritage seeks to foster authenticity to support mixed folks and their families in their radical struggle to reclaim and reconcile their identity!

  • Neurodiversity

    We’re building a community where all people who learn and think differently can feel supported.

  • QPoC Affinity

    A space for students and faculty of color who also identify with the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Students on Financial Aid (SOFA)

    SOFA is a place for students on financial aid, no matter how great or small the amount, to talk about their experiences. We founded this group to form a stronger sense of community amongst those on aid, understanding that many of us can often relate to similar difficulties and issues.

  • Trans Affinity Group (TAGs)

    TAGs is the transgender affinity group for CSW students. We meet weekly and discuss topics ranging from current laws affecting trans people around the world to how everyone's weeks have been. TAGs is an affinity space therefore only students who identify as trans (binary or non-binary) are invited to attend. 

Clubs & Interest Groups

List of 34 items.

  • Academic Excellence Club

    We want all students to reach academic excellence at CSW. You may join us if you want to offer tutoring or if you are looking for extra support with homework.

  • Anime Club

    Anime club gathers to watch, discuss, and celebrate their favorite anime together.
     

  • ASL Club

    American Sign Language Club prioritizes learning as a group and bonding as a community. We will refer to educational YouTube videos to learning the language itself. Lessons about deaf culture will be shared during meetings to bring awareness of the significance of sign language and why it is valuable to appreciate it as a language.

  • Badminton Club

    The Recreational Badminton Club is a space for students to come together and enjoy badminton in a fun and low-pressure environment. We discuss the types of badminton activities members are interested in and coordinate times to play, including casual matches and even simulated games outside of school hours. Through active communication and shared experiences, we aim to improve our badminton skills while enjoying the sport together. One of our goals is to spread awareness of the joy and benefits of badminton, encouraging more students to get involved.  Come enjoy the game, learn new skills, and help us spread the joy of badminton to others!

  • Best Buddies

    The Best Buddies promoter chapter at CSW is a program under the larger Best Buddies organization that seeks to foster inclusion, awareness, and interaction with and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The CSW chapter will host exciting activities and events that provide opportunities for interaction with people with IDD, raise awareness about Best Buddies, and promote inclusion.

  • Biology Club

    This club shares frontier scientific discoveries from journal articles (i.e., Science, Nature), discusses the fundamentals of Biology, and introduces competitions like the British Biology Olympiad and Intel ISEF.

  • Chemistry Club

    Chemistry club is a place that people can discover concepts or doing experiments about chemistry, serves as a platform for students and enthusiasts to explore the fascinating world of chemical reactions, materials, and processes. This club includes hands-on experiments, fascinating videos, and discover the chemistry in normal life also in nature. Most importantly, this club is not just for students who already dedicated in science, but also for students who are still finding their interests. Therefore, this club may inspire your interest in science!

  • Chess Club

    Chess club welcomes those interested in learning how to play chess or those interested in playing chess or improving as a player. 

  • Coed Volleyball

    Our club is a co-ed volleyball club (CVC) meaning that anyone interested in playing volleyball or learning how to play can join and play! 

  • Craft and Chat

    We will meet every other week with an optional craft idea or a space to work on our projects. The co-club leaders will lead a discussion on pop culture, news, theoretical questions, or just personal opinions, then the clubgoers can introduce new topics of their choosing if they'd like. All the while everyone will be working on the craft of their choice and helping each other if they need it.

  • CSW Newspaper

    Created Modly news editions featuring Op-eds, student/staff spotlights, and sports highlights. 

  • Dungeons and Dragons

    A fantasy tabletop role playing game where players form
    an adventuring party who explore fantasy worlds together
    a s they embark on epic quests and level up in experience.

  • Film Club

  • Ginger Club

    Learn and discuss topics around ginger hair, the history.
    mythology and more. Al hair colors welcome!

  • Health Occupations Club

    This club is a space for students to explore their interests in health occupations. Meetings will include teachings, discussions, and hands-on learning about a different occupation each week. We hope to incorporate service activities as well! No prior knowledge or experience is needed to join this club—it's meant to foster your curiosity and learning!

  • Home Economics

    A community that is open to those from all skill levels
    who are interested in learning various life skills.

  • Knitted Knockers

    We create Knitted Knockers, special handmade breast
    prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and
    undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy.

  • Lego Club

    A club for building and learning about LEGO.

  • Lisztening to Classical Club

    A space to listen to, learn about, and appreciate all the wonders of classical music! We explore composers, genres, pieces, and so much more, from hundreds of years ago to today. 

  • Lit Mag

    CSW's Literary Magazine where students can publish their original writing.

  • Magic the Gathering

  • Model UN

    Through public speaking, critical thinking, and in depth research,
    the Model UN experience allows students to cultivate skills and
    enrich their global affairs knowledge.

  • Ping Pong Club

    Like pingpong? Think you can beat the best of the best, well join ping pong club: we will be introducing tournaments, leaderboards and all sorts of fun stuff, with (wait for it) PRIZES!!!!!!!!! Starts mod 3 and goes through to mod 6.

  • Poetry Society

    A place to read, discuss, and share personal works and
    published poetry.

  • RacEnthusiasts

  • Read This!

    If you love spending time with a good book and want to connect with other readers at CSW, join us!  Read This! is a drop-in group.  We meet at least once a mod to share book recommendations.  (There are no reading requirements, and sharing a recommendation is optional.)  

  • Roblox

    Students come together and play different Roblox games together. In a game like Roblox, there are endless worlds and experiences to explore. Games such as teamwork obstacle courses, bike races, and Work at a Pizza Place are able to create communities and connections within our group. The engaging nature of Roblox acts as a segue to learning teamwork and creativity skills. From creating our own games to online coffee houses, the opportunities on Roblox are endless!

  • Spanish Club

    Learn about the language and culture of Spanish speaking countries.

  • Sustainability Committee

    Students and adults work together to help create and support a systematic and ongoing sustainability culture on campus and to develop a clear plan for making CSW a more sustainable community. We also increase sustainability awareness through assembly programs. school wide challenges and fundraising events.

  • Tabletop Hobbies Club

    A club for painting miniatures, and playing Warhammer.

  • The Gryphtones

    CSWs A Cappella group.

  • True Crime

    This club aims to engage students in riveting discussions, craft crime maps, and delve deep into the intricate web of true crime stories. Whether you're a true crime expert or just starting your journey into the world of criminal mysteries, this club welcomes you with open arms. We gather to discuss the interesting cases, allowing members to showcase their analytical skills while dissecting the details that lead to justice. This club offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your fascination with the true crime genre.

  • Wax Printing Club

    A club for those interested in marketing, and creating art.

  • Zora Foundation

    Zora hosts both on campus and off-campus events that advocate for
    current world issues and promote social awareness through the arts.
45 Georgian Road, Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (781) 642-8600
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.