BranchOut! Boston (Newton, Lexington, and Cambridge Chapters) had the honor of attending the inauguration of the new mayor at Newton City Hall on January 1st, 2026.

On October 5th, the Kreeger Auditorium at Bender JCC of Greater Washington was filled with energy, inspiration, and gratitude as we celebrated a major milestone—our 10th anniversary. This special event brought together community members, students, mentors, and leaders to celebrate ten years of growth, leadership, and impactful service.

On October 18th, the Boston Chapter of BranchOut! had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the vibrant Cambridge Block Party. This lively community event brings neighbors together to celebrate local culture and creativity. We collaborated closely with the Community Art Center, a hub for fostering artistic expression and community engagement.

This year, BranchOut! hosted both STEM Day, run by the Community Workshops team, and our annual end-of-year picnic on Saturday, August 9,...

On May 7th, 2025, BranchOut! welcomed admissions officers from some of America’s top universities: Mr. Jua Howard from UC Berkeley, Mr....

BranchOut! receives the Maryland Governor's Citation, highlighting not only our tenth anniversary but also the significant impact we have achieved together. For the past decade, BranchOut! has been a steadfast advocate for education and cross-cultural understanding across the DMV region. Just last year, our dedicated HoCo mentors excelled by contributing over 1,600 service hours across 20 Howard County public schools.

The BranchOut! Howard County Chapter began its partnership with the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) amid the pandemic in 2020. When...

A decade ago, BranchOut! began with a mission to empower youth through education, mentorship, and community engagement. Today, we are...

This past fall, BranchOut! organized a College Admissions Night featuring admissions officers from top U.S. colleges and universities to...

Join us on Sunday, October 6th at 7 PM ET to celebrate with BranchOut! and learn more about how to join us next summer. During the event,...

Howard County is a tight-knit Maryland community where lots of resources are provided to its residents. BranchOut! is proud to contribute...

BranchOut! Boston organized a visit for a group of high school students to a Harvard science lab in Cambridge on August 22nd. During the...

On August 6th, a group of high school students had an incredible opportunity to go to the Massachusetts State House, and meet Auditor...

BranchOut! worked with the Fairfax County Public School System by offering tutoring services to students in the credit recovery program

BranchOut!'s annual picnic is a place for our students to demonstrate their leadership skills while connecting with others.

Are you interested in how our government works? Are you curious about what our state leaders do to better our education system and...

On July 19th, 2024, BranchOut! hosted an insightful community workshop on how AI is shaping industries. Our guest speakers included Dr....

Four of BranchOut!’s student leaders participated in the 2024 United Chinese American (UCA) Convention in Washington, DC, from June 27th...

The Montgomery County STEAM Camp and the Virginia STEAM Camp have worked hard this past week! Co-directing the Montgomery County (MC)...

BranchOut!’s annual training and open house event took place on Friday, June 21st, 2024, at 7 PM EST. BranchOut! leaders David Cao and...

For the fifth year in a row, BranchOut! was proud to host a College Admissions Night with current admissions officers from top US...

This just in! The Explorer Magazine is proud to announce the recent publication of its newest installment. Since its founding in May...

Join us this April for the return of BranchOut!'s popular admissions workshops to meet current admissions officers from colleges and ask...

On November 16th, 2023, Columbia University was gracious enough to bring their Essay Writing Workshop to BranchOut! friends and families....

After a summer filled with new developments, lifelong connections, and hundreds of service hours logged, the BranchOut! Student...

Join us this November for a not-to-be-missed opportunity to prepare for your current or future college applications! Columbia University...

This year, BranchOut! was honored to host admissions officers from 14 different colleges and universities for two informative College...

Calling all BranchOut! members: past and present! You and your families are invited to celebrate BranchOut!'s 8th Anniversary on...

Debuting its Boston chapter this summer, BranchOut! partnered with the Community Art Center (CAC) in Cambridge, MA by supporting their...

BranchOut! hosted its summer 2023 picnic to celebrate the end of a successful summer on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Cabin John...

BranchOut! hosted its summer 2023 picnic to celebrate the end of a successful summer on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Cabin John...

Join us this August and September for four admissions workshops to meet current admissions officers from private high schools and...

Last year, BranchOut! returned its in-person tutoring program for the first time since the pandemic. This summer marked another...

To thank our mentors for their hard work this summer, BranchOut! is hosting a potluck-style Picnic to provide a fun opportunity for...

Did you know that around 40% of Ivy League students attended a private high school? Did you know that Mark Zuckerberg went to Phillips...

The Explorer magazine, a student-managed program led by BranchOut!, will explore student voices throughout the international community in...

As the first week of BranchOut! drew to a close, the team wants to take a moment to celebrate the successful start. We are happy to see...

Back by popular demand! BranchOut! had a successful STEAM camp last summer at the Pohick Library in Virginia, and we are excited to bring...

BranchOut!’s annual training and open house event took place on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 9 AM EST. During this event, we heard from...

With the end of school, many summer programs have begun in Howard County Public School System. BranchOut! is proud to be invited back to...

On Sunday, June 11th, BranchOut! student leaders met in the Vienna BranchOut! office to discuss plans for the upcoming 6/24 training...

BranchOut! mentors of the Howard County Chapter had an incredible opportunity to enhance their leadership qualities through a workshop...

BranchOut! Boston is excited to partner with a Harvard-affiliated youth shelter organization in Cambridge, which is the nation’s first...

BranchOut! Boston had a fantastic time volunteering at Port Arts Fest in Cambridge, MA this past Sunday, May 21st. Hosted by the...

On Sunday, May 7th, ten BranchOut! mentors gathered at the Kilmore Center in Vienna, Virginia, and participated in an event organized by...

BranchOut!'s The Explorer, a magazine for teens from around the world, is looking for articles! Our theme for the spring issue is Looking...

Last Sunday, BranchOut! hosted its first in-person leadership meeting. The event was attended by a diverse group of students excited to...

Roger Wang is a proud BranchOut! parent of Marina and Victoria. Marina Wang, a current Dartmouth College student, served as a...

Parents, students, and distinguished guests attended BranchOut!’s 7th anniversary on Saturday, October 15th at 7pm ET on Zoom. In this...