Clubs at the Orange County School of the Arts are just one of the many ways our diverse student body can express their interests, and connect with peers who share them. With over 120 clubs ranging from community service to popular culture, OCSA students have the opportunity to join existing clubs, or start their own at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.

Join an Existing Club!

To join a club, attend Club Rush at the beginning of each semester. If you missed Club Rush, don't worry; you can check out all the clubs that OCSA offers below. Clubs are listed by meeting day and club type to make finding the perfect club easier!

Start a New Club

Don't see a club that matches your interests?  Start your own! 

  • All new clubs must begin at the start of either the fall or spring semester.  Clubs may not be formed mid-semester.
  • Stay tuned to Art Attack at the beginning of each semester for more details.

Club Leaders: Host a Booth at Taste of OCSA

Is your club hosting a booth at Taste of OCSA?  Make sure to follow these simple steps to make it a success!

To Do List:

  • Attend the mandatory club leader meeting to register your club for Taste of OCSA.
  • Decide what your club will sell. Remember to keep the prices reasonable.
  • Plan your booth!    
    • Optional: You can decorate your table in any way you see fit to advertise your club and/or your cause. It is heavily suggested that you create a sign that clearly displays your club name, as well as how many tickets each item at your booth will cost. 
    • Mandatory: Create a sign showing the ingredients used in your food items (an allergen list)
  • Drop off all your materials to room T108 before school on the morning of Taste of OCSA.  The leadership class will deliver it to your booth and have it waiting for you on 10th Street.
  • ONE club leader may leave class five minutes early to set up the club’s booth on 10th Street. 
  • Sell your goods.
  • Clean up your booth at 11:50 (when the DJ stops)
    • Throw away all trash on and around your table.
    • Wipe the table down.
    • Turn in your tickets to the Leadership students.
    • Take all your leftovers with you to your next block. You may not go to your car or store anything at the front desk. Taste of OCSA materials are not elevator passes, so please plan accordingly. 
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Clubs by Day

Monday

  • Investment Club (every Monday) T401
  • Psychology and Neuroscience (Blue Mondays) T403
  • Science Olympiad (every Monday) D223
  • Bullet Blossoms (every Monday) T204
  • Culinary Cooking Club (every Monday) T212
  • CHOCOCSA (Monday Monthly) V102, A22, A20
  • Create A Smile Teens (Monday Monthly) D216
  • Dresses for Hope (Monday Monthly) T606
  • H.E.A.R.T.S for Hearts (Monday Monthly) T106
  • Project Linus OCSA (Blue Mondays) T205
  • Yours Truly (Monday Monthly) D122
  • Dance 2 Your Door (Monday Monthly) A9A
  • Improv with Love (Every Monday) D213
  • OCSA’s Brush Calligraphy Club (Every Monday) A12
  • Student Initiative (Monday Monthly) T301
  • GreenLight club (Blue Mondays) A3
  • Holistic Health Club (Blue Mondays) D222
  • Wellness Wishers: Mental Health (every Monday) T210
  • Health for the Homeless (Monday Monthly) T503
  • Cookies and Christ (Blue Mondays) D122
  • Muffins on a Mission (Gold Mondays) T706
  • Stranger Things Club (every Monday) A2
  • Anti Social Social Practice Club  (every Monday) D101/102
  • Black Box Studios Club (every Monday) T606
  • BBTV (every Monday) D121
  • Hawaiian Culture Club (Gold Mondays) T500
  • Rock and Roll Club (every Monday) T300
  • Discuss with Us! (Monday Monthly) T307
  • GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) (every Monday) T303
  • Asian American Voices (Monday Monthly) T404
  • OCSA Be Better Humans (Blue Mondays) T501

Tuesday

  • OCSA Math Club (Every Tuesday) T403
  • Leadership 7-9th Grade Advisory Council (Every Tuesday) T110
  • Urban Kids Club (Every Tuesday) D115
  • Classic Hollywood Cinema (Gold Tuesday) T307
  • Green Ribbon club (Monthly) T503
  • HALO Dance 4 Autism (Every Tuesday) D217
  • Help Club (Gold Tuesday) T301
  • Homeless Youth Outreach (Blue Tuesday) T304
  • OCSA KIWIN'S (Blue Tuesday) D122
  • Project Mighty (Blue Tuesday) A3
  • Reading to Angels (Monthly) A2
  • Surfrider Foundation (Monthly) T505
  • Community Canvas (Monthly) T210
  • Community Collective for Dance (Gold Tuesday) T404
  • Giving Bach (Blue Tuesday) D201
  • OCSA Sewing Club (Blue Tuesday) D220
  • Book Bears (Gold Tuesday) D220
  • Project Wavelength (Monthly) D121
  • Thespian Honor Society (Every Tuesday) D218
  • Tri-M Music Honor Society (Monthly) Mathieu Girardet
  • OCSA French Club (Blue Tuesday) T205
  • Take a Hike (Monthly) T406
  • The Young Magician’s Club (Every Tuesday) T305, T200
  • South Asian Student Union (SASU) (Blue Tuesday) T301
  • Jewish Student Union (Gold Tuesday) A6
  • Taiwanese Culture Club (Monthly) T212
  • Magic The Gathering Club (Every Tuesday)T305, T200
  • Smash Bros Ultimate club (Every Tuesday) T206
  • Cards club  (Every Tuesday) A8
  • Disney Club (Gold Tuesday) T106
  • Studio Ghibli club (Every Tuesday) A9A
  • Russian club (Blue Tuesday) T300
  • Astrology Club (Gold Tuesday) D121
  • Inner Zen (Monthly) V102, A22, A20
  • Elysium Initiative (Blue Tuesday) D119
  • OCSA DODGEBALL (Every Tuesday) D215
  • March for Our Lives  (Every Tuesday) T500
  • Youth Advocacy Alliance (Monthly) T303
  • Grassroots Literary Society (Gold Tuesday) T503
  • Black Student Union (BSU)  (Every Tuesday) T204

Wednesday

  • National History Day (NHD) Club (Every Wednesday) T501
  • Old News Club (Blue Wednesday) T500
  • Global Language Exchange Club (GLEC) (Gold Wednesday) T205
  • Bob Ross Club (Gold Wednesday) A7B
  • Bollywood Dance Club (Gold Wednesday) D115
  • FIDM Fashion Club (Blue Wednesday) T300
  • The Junebug Project (Every Wednesday) T304
  • Cooking for a Cause (Monthly) T106
  • ESNOC Teen Club (Gold Wednesday) D122
  • Give to Africa (Every Wednesday) T503
  • Groovy Gardening Club  (Every Wednesday) T605
  • Habitat Heroes (Gold Wednesday) D121
  • OC Cares (Gold Wednesday) T407
  • OCSA Shelter Support (Monthly) T501
  • OC Science (Monthly) A3
  • Artful Pursuits (Monthly) T404
  • True Beauty (Blue Wednesday) A9B
  • CSF (California Scholarship Federation) (Monthly) T705
  • NHS (National Honor Society) (Monthly) T207/T204/T205
  • Bee Social (Monthly) D220
  • OCSA Fashion and Design Club  (Every Wednesday) T207
  • Arts & Activism (Blue Wednesday)V102, A22, A20
  • Philippine Student Coalition (Every Wednesday) T206
  • True North Christian Club (Gold Wednesday) T210
  • Fanfiction Club  (Every Wednesday) V116
  • J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium Club (Every Wednesday) T401
  • The Theory Club (Every Wednesday) A2
  • Rotational Inertia Club (Blue Wednesday) D122
  • Gundam Club (Gold Wednesday) D221
  • OCSA ESports (Every Wednesday) T212
  • OCSA Skate Club (Gold Wednesday) A9A
  • Waste Erased (Every Wednesday) D124
  • Jazzercise Club (Blue Wednesday) T204
  • LatinX Club (Blue Wednesday) T204
  • Model United Nations (Every Wednesday) T303
  • Conservative Alliance (Blue Wednesday) D121
  • Asian Student Society Club (Blue Wednesday) D220

Thursday

  • Aviation Club (Every Thursday) A19 
  • In Pursuit of Dispute (Every Thursday) A2
  • OCSA Physics Olympiad Club (Every Thursday) D122
  • Dreamscape Jr. (Every Thursday) T200, T306
  • I Care (Gold Thursdays) T20
  • Stocks and Investment Club (Blue Thursdays) T405
  • Band Club (Every Thursday) D118, D120
  • YAWP (Every Thursday) SH
  • Brain Tumor Awareness Club (Monthly) D121
  • Care for Santa Ana  (Monthly) T606
  • Compost Club (Monthly) D220
  • Dear Warrior (Gold Thursdays) A8
  • Guide Dog for the Blind Puppy Club (Monthly) D121
  • I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Positive Body Image (Monthly) A8
  • Key Club (Monthly) D222
  • Kids for Compassion (Gold Thursdays) T106
  • Music Balm Club (Monthly) D201
  • Red Cross Club (Blue Thursdays) D222
  • Smile Train Club (Monthly) T204
  • The Connor Project (Every Thursday) T606
  • Art for Relaxation Therapy (ART) (Monthly) A22
  • Community Mixers (Every Thursday) D124
  • YOUNGLIFE (Every Thursday) D221
  • Unidos Together (Monthly) D121
  • Fashion Forward  (Monthly) D220
  • Chinese Music Instruments and Voice Club (Monthly) T212
  • Chinese Honor Society (Monthly) T212
  • Building Bridges (Gold Thursdays) T503
  • OCSA Unicef USA (Gold Thursdays) A3
  • Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU) (Blue Thursdays) T300
  • Pokémon TCG Club (Every Thursday) A9B
  • The High Fantasy Club (Blue Thursdays) T016
  • National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) (Monthly) D119
  • Société Honoraire de Français (French Honors Society (Monthly) T600
  • Anime Club (Every Thursday) A9A
  • Illiterate Literates Book Club (Blue Thursdays) T304
  • Spotlight On (Every Thursday) T706
  • Japanese Club (Gold Thursdays) T212
  • Fashion Club (Blue Thursdays) T210
  • Junior State of America (Every Thursday) T404
  • Pages and Pictures (Monthly) T207

Friday

  • Mock Trial (every Friday) T506
  • Debate every Friday) T500
  • ASCE Civil Engineering Club 
  • Future Physicians Club (Blue Friday) D222
  • Science Olympiad - Division B (Monthly) A3
  • Kung Fu Club (Gold Fridays) D115
  • Couture Club (Monthly) D222
  • Hugs for Hope (Monthly) T07
  • St. Jude's Angels (Monthly) T404
  • Game Masters' Workshop (every Friday) A2
  • RC Boulder Club (Blue Fridays) T503
  • Pathfinders (Every Friday) V116
  • Mug Club OCSA (Every Friday) D121
  • Chinese Club (Monthly) T212
  • Bullet Journal Club (Blue Fridays) T207
  • Social Conflict Appeasement Club (Gold Fridays) T503
  • Speech and Debate Club (Monthly) T204
  • The Philosophy and World Religions Club (Every Friday) T204

Clubs by Type

Fandom

  • Stranger Things Club (Monday Weekly) A2

    • In this club, our members will be able to geek out about Stranger Things every Monday. This is a great way to meet new people who share the same interests as you. 

  • Pokémon TCG Club (Thursday Weekly) A9B

    • We'll be playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (so it's the physical card game, not a video game or app), a fun and competitive game that's been around since 1999. You will have the chance to play, trade, discuss strategy, and make friends. No experience is required, we'll teach you how to play. 

  • Magic The Gathering Club (Tuesday Weekly) T305, T200

    • We play Magic, have fun, and waste money on cardboard

  • Smash Bros Ultimate Club (Tuesday Weekly) T206

    • This club is a place for people who play Smash Bros Ultimate to show their skills and to play in tournaments with their peers.

  • Fanfiction Club (Wednesday Weekly) V116

    • To teach others the art of writing through a simplified form.

  • J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium Club (Wednesday Weekly) T401

    • To educate, spread, and preserve the legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic books including The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, and the Hobbit.

  • Game Masters’ Workshop (Friday Weekly) A2

    • We wish to work together to create adventures and items for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, as well as to work as a review community for creative concepts, DND related or otherwise

  • Anti Social Social Practice Club (Monday Weekly) D101

    • To keep the art of classical music alive.

  • Black Box Studios Club  (Monday Weekly) T606

    • We provide an open space for you to share and talk about any zines, webcomics, cartoon strips, graphic novels, manga volumes, storyboards, and comic books that have caught your eye!

  • Cards club (Tuesday Weekly) A8

    • I strive to educate and develop the knowledge and skills of my peers within the realm of classic card games. And just to have fun.

  • The High Fantasy Club (Blue Thursday) T106

    • The High Fantasy Club provides a home for the mystical and mysterious at OCSA. We have two types of sessions that switch off every meeting consisting of "Lunch and Larps" in which we provide a safe space for students to step into an improvised role while they dine, allowing them a chance to experience new hobbies due to the lack of Live Action Role Play locations in Southern California for minors. Our other style of meeting is a group Dungeons and Dragons campaign, allowing students to practice their improv, strategy, and problem solving skills while having an element of whimsy and fantasy. All geeks and goblins are welcome. 

  • Disney Club (Gold Tuesdays) T106

    • The Disney club is a club in which ultimate Disney fans come together to discuss and plan various actives related to Disney. The club's objective is to increase the understanding and appreciation of Disney's legacy and their guest achievement of a magical experience.

  • The Theory Club (Wednesday Weekly) A2

    • To talk and discuss on theory's with theorists at the school.

  • Rotational Inertia Club (Blue Wednesday) D122

    • Our mission is to explore the wonders of rotational inertia via the use of Japanese instruments to better understand the concepts in physics and the world around us.  

  • Studio Ghibli club (Tuesday Weekly) A9A

    • We at Studio Ghibli club would like to enjoy movies with others who enjoy the same movies made by Studio Ghibli and talk about why or why not we enjoy the movie

Lifestyle & Pop Culture

  • Holistic Health Club (Blue Monday) D222

    • Our goal is to spread awareness about getting an overall, holistic view on health. We want to reach the community by doing service projects that encourage sustainability and understanding your body’s needs and how to fulfill them through healthy living.  

  • Fashion Forward (Thursday Monthly) D220

    • This year our club will strive to raise awareness towards the fashion industry and the damage it causes in our ecosystems. We be teaching others about fashions affect on the environment, donating/upcycling clothing, and gaining a new perspective on alternatives to fast fashion, such as thrifting and sustainable brands. 

  • Take a Hike (Tuesday Monthly) T406

    • We want to get people together every month on a hike in order to get outside more, learn about the environment, and get to know other people.

  • Bee Social (Wednesday Monthly) D220

    • Trying to encourage people to complete social media cleanses and to be more social and not on their phones.

  • The Young Magician’s Club (Tuesday Weekly) T305, T200

    • In The Young Magician’s Club, students of all grades can come and learn magic, and learn how to perform. Not only are they taking away practical magic tricks to perform to virtually anyone, they are also learning the skills of the professionals and most importantly, showmanship. We will also be having Guest Celebrity Magicians come and lecture.

  • OCSA Fashion and Design Club (Wednesday Weekly) T207

    • OCSA Fashion and Design club's mission is to provide a nurturing environment for fashion and fashion design enthusiasts. Our club will provide hands on experience in the fashion industry, such as taking our members to certain stores and getting them connected with designers, stylists, and store managers. On top of hands on experience our club will allow students to make small clothing items such as scarfs for the homeless and certain shelters. The OCSA Fashion and Design club will provide a safe space for students to express themselves through fashion, give hands on experience, and provide community service.

  • Chinese Music Instruments and Voice Club (Thursday Monthly) T212

    • Help share Chinese music through. Singing and playing instruments together 

Arts

  • Urban Kids Club (Tuesdays Weekly) D115

    • We are a club committed to utilizing the art of dance to inspire, through artistic expression, constant growth, and respect for all.

  • Kung Fu Club (Gold Fridays) D115

    • We want to teach members more about self defense and the history of kung fu. 

  • Couture Club (Gold Fridays) D222

    • This club aims to educate about different designers, both contemporary and historical, and to discuss their work as a group.  Some small and casual workshops are also a possibility.

  • Bullet Blossoms (Monday Weekly) T204

    • Bullet Blossoms strives to share the joy of bullet journaling by creating a community of supportive artists that encourage creativity, individuality, and kindness.

  • Culinary Cooking Club (Monday Weekly) T212

    • The club mentors incoming culinary arts and hospitality students through pop up food stands featuring skill sets they have learned in the Mekjian Family Culinary Arts and Hospitality Conservatory. The team of selected freshman and sophomores create a concept, tests recipes, markets their ideas, prepares food, and execute their sales on campus. The club allows CA&H students to further pursue their cooking passion and apply it to real life situations. 

  • Band Club (Thursday Weekly) D118, D120

    • A place where musicians can come together to form a rock band.

  • YAWP (Thursday Weekly) SH

    • YAWP will provide a positive space for writers of OCSA (from all conservatories!) to share their work and improve together via workshops, readings, an open-mic-esque space, writing-related games and activities, etc.

  • Pages and Pictures (Thursday Monthly) T207

    • The mission of Pages & Pictures is to foster young minds through creative and imaginative literacy. 

  • Classic Hollywood Cinema (Gold Tuesday) T307

    • Classic Hollywood Cinema is a club where people who are interested in classic films from the Golden Age can get together and enjoy movies together!  We watch movies from the Classic Film era, which is from the late 1920's to the early 1960's. We have watched all kinds of movies, from Breakfast at Tiffany's to The Sound of Music.  Afterwards, we like to discuss the movie and share our thoughts. 

  • Bob Ross Club (Gold Wednesday) A7B

    • At the Bob Ross club we just want to follow in the footsteps of Bob Ross and paint alongside him peacefully. Our goal is to work on our painting expertise. We will do this by following his tutorials. 

  • Bollywood Dance Club (Gold Wednesday) D115

    • To educate people on a different form of dance from a different culture. 

  • FIDM Fashion Club (Blue Wednesday) T300

    • My goal is to celebrate the love of fashion and allow the members to learn more about sewing, design, and creation.

  • The Junebug Project (Wednesday Weekly) T304

    • The Junebug Project aims to create an online magazine where the creative arts community can come together to express themselves and make their voices heard. 

  • Dance 2 Your Door (Monday Monthly) A9A

    • Dance 2 Your Door is a non-profit organization that brings the art and entertainment of dance to the immobile. As a dance community we spread joy through dance to those who are not able to come and watch for themselves.

  • Improv with Love (Monday Weekly) D213

    • A club where we learn and practice multiple improvisation games and raise money to donate to CHOC Hospital. 

  • OCSA’s Brush Calligraphy (Monday Weekly) A12

    • OCSA’s Brush Calligraphy Club’s mission is to share the art of brush calligraphy with the OCSA campus. We hope to teach beginners the basics and give advanced members unique projects and styles to work on and learn. 

  • Art for Relaxation Therapy (ART) (Thursday Monthly)  A22

    • I created Art for Relaxation Therapy (ART) when I was 12 years old. It’s really very simple, I wanted to help other children and give back to those in need with my passion for art. My dream has been to build an art filled community built on shared experiences and support. When we donate ART Packs and teach ART Lessons… our hope is to ‘Bring joy through ART to those in need’. We truly believe that everyone is an artist, and encourage the process of sharing ourselves through artistic expression with our students. In the club we create notes of hope for the ART Packs that are donated to kids in hospitals and shelters. For more information, please visit www.art4relaxationtherapy.com

  • Community Mixers (Thursday Weekly) D124

    • Bringing the community together through DJing and music production.

  • Community Canvas (Tuesday Monthly) T210

    • Community Canvas' vision is to guide art students into using their gifts to make a direct impact in their communities.

  • Community Collective for Dance (Gold Tuesday) T404

    • Our purpose is to make dance classes easily available for kids in the Santa Ana community who may not have the opportunity otherwise. We hope to provide training, leadership, community service, and dance opportunities for OCSA students as well.

  • Giving Bach (Blue Tuesday) D201

    • Our mission is to use music to give back to society through playing and teaching music to others who may not have access to it. 

  • OCSA Sewing Club (Blue Tuesday) D220

    • Our mission is to teach our members how to sew stuffed animals and blankets for underprivileged children in women and children's shelters.  

  • Book Bears (Gold Tuesday) D220

    • We are a club that uses books in order to impact our community through self organized outreach projects. Our main focus will be centered around youth causes.

  • Artful Pursuits (Wednesday Monthly) T404

    • We aim to guide young students into a passion for the arts by having art students personally teach them using  their experience.

 

 

Community Service

  • Hugs for Hope (Fridays Monthly) T407

    • Hugs for Hope is a group of students striving to help children in hospitals. During out meetings, we dedicate out time to writing cards/coloring pictures for hospitalized children along with educating the general public about subjects such as mental health and cancer research. 

  • St. Jude’s Angels (Fridays Monthly) T404

    • We want to help children currently residing in St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with encouraging messages. In addition, we also want to bring happiness into their lives during their fight against life-threatening diseases.

  • CHOCOCSA (Mondays Monthly) V102, A22

    • Our vision is to create  CHOC Volunteer Club- “CHOCOCSA” to paint a world of color and joy in a child’s daily life in CHOC. For example, we will bring different talents and type of arts to CHOC to give them opportunities they never had before. 

  • Create A Smile Teens (Mondays Monthly) D216

    • Our goal is to develop a partnership with the Create A Smile organization to foster teen involvement in comforting pediatric cancer patients and their families. We plan to educate members on the daily lives of cancer victims and provide support to those suffering through both Create A Smile and student run events. Participation in the club will cultivate compassion, commitment, and reliability in its members by connecting with the Create A Smile families.

  • Dresses for Hope (Mondays Monthly) T606

    • Our goal is to brighten the lives of girls in our community by providing them with dresses for special events/school dances through our effort of fundraising and service. 

  • H.E.A.R.T.S. for Hearts (Mondays Monthly) T106

    • OCSA H.E.A.R.T.S to Hearts club aims to open the discussion of  relationship abuse, a vase topic that can come from many platforms in a teenagers life. Abuse is not just something that happens behind closed doors, but  includes any attempt by one person in an intimate relationship to dominate and control the other mentally, physically, psychologically, emotionally, and so on. This is very common in a young adult relationship. We strive to educate, inspire, and resonate with those who feel like they have no voice in their current situation. Part of our mission is to educate teenage minds on the red flags of an unhealthy relationship, and provided support. If you need a safe space, someone to talk to, or something to be a part of and be passionate about, join us at H.E.A.R.T.S club. Change begins from the inside out, and in order to make a difference, it is necessary to raise awareness and get involved.

  • Project Linus OCSA (Blue Mondays) T205

    • We make handmade blankets that are donated to children at CHOC to provide them with a sense of love, security, and comfort. 

  • Yours Truly (Mondays Monthly) D122

    • Yours Truly aims to breakdown stigmas surrounding students in special education and foster lasting relationships through a penpal system.

  • GreenLight Club (Blue Mondays) A3

    • The mission of the GreenLight club is to bring awareness and possibly change companies with a large carbon footprint, and hopefully help them reduce their waste and help the environment

  • Brain Tumor Awareness Club (Thursdays Monthly) D121

    • Our objective is to help those who have been affected or are surviving through the after effects of a brain tumor. We hope to bring awareness to brain tumors, and as to how it can affect the individual and their families in the long run through discussions, collaborations with hospital brain tumor programs, and more.

  • Care for Santa Ana (Thursdays Monthly) T606

    • Care for Santa Ana is an extension program for the homeless in the OCSA community. The goal of the club will be to publicize the services provided to homeless people and reach put to the homeless community here in Santa Ana. Our plan is to make care packages for them and include basic necessities such as hygiene products, socks, granola bars, etc. 

  • Compost Club (Thursdays Monthly) D220

    • Our goal is to create compost bins around campus as well as other projects to make OCSA a more environmentally friendly school as well as have discussions, debates, and lessons on current events surrounding environmental science and ecology. 

  • Dear Warrior (Gold Thursdays) A8

    • In this club we want to raise awareness for childhood cancer. The harsh reality of this disease is something that many do not know and we want to educate as many people as we can. We will plan and throw fundraisers with the people who join. The money will be donated to child cancer wards or hospitals like St. Jude’s. In addition, we will write cards and made goody bags for the kids who are affected by this disease. We are so passionate about this cause and it means so much to us; with the opportunity to spread awareness, we hope to encourage and inspire a big group of people to spread their knowledge. That way we can come one step closer to having a generation that is aware and will take action to cure and raise money for this heartbreaking cause.

  • Guide Dog for the Blind Puppy Club (Thursdays Monthly) D121

    • Guide dogs for the blind puppy club is here to raise awareness for visual disabilities

  • I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Positive Body Image (Thursdays Monthly) DA8

    • To inspire and empower students to maintain positive body images through acceptance, self respect & appreciation of their shape and size. To resist unrealistic societal pressures to fit into  a certain body type. Replacing the ideal of being a certain shape with being healthy for their own natural characteristics. We use the acronym I.N.S.P.I.R.E meaning: Impact, Nurture, Support, Participate, Involve, Reach, Education and empower. We will cover each of these words as themes for the months along with crafts, positive  exercises, games and going to elementary school classes on weekends to educate our how important self love is. 

  • Key Club (Thursdays Monthly) D222

    • Key Club is an international student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

  • Kids for Compassion (Gold Thursdays) T106

    • We fundraise to bring children out of poverty, striving to end hunger, improve education, and promote the happiness and wellbeing of children in developing countries. With the sponsorship program, Compassion International, our dream is able to be achieved child by child. We try to spread love and compassion as we give children the opportunities we have been given. 

  • Music Balm Club (Thursdays Monthly) D201

    • The mission of the Music Balm Club is to provide every member with the opportunity to serve the community through music performances.

  • Red Cross Club (Blue Thursdays) D222

    • Raise passions of volunteering in OCSA students and teach volunteerism and principles of voluntary service and humanitarianism lead by the American Red Cross

  • Smile Train Club (Thursdays Monthly) T204

    • To give children with cleft the opportunity for a healthy, productive life.

  • The Connor Project (Thursdays Weekly) T606

    • To provide a safe place to talk and remind people that no one deserves to be forgotten.

  • Green Ribbon Club (Tuesdays Monthly) T503

    • To educate the student body about the resources available for mental health. Also to destigmatize mental health issues. 

  • Halo Dance 4 Autism (Tuesdays Weekly) D217

    • THE HALO FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT UTILIZES THE ART OF DANCE TO PROMOTE AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND FUNDING TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM.

  • Help Club (Gold Tuesdays) T301

    • Devoted to helping our community through numerous community service projects and opportunities, The Help Club strives to provide support and need for those in times of adversity.

  • Homeless Youth Outreach (Blue Tuesdays) T304

    • To support homeless youth through difficult times and educate club members about the realities of homelessness.

  • OCSA KIWIN’S (Blue Tuesdays) D122

    • OCSA KIWIN'S is a club that is focused on volunteering and supporting the Pediatric Trauma Program and Live2Learn organizations. But most importantly, our club places an emphasis on supporting education for the youth and helping our local community. 

  • Project Mighty (Blue Tuesdays) A3

    • Project Mighty is a club designed to help empower and raise awareness to those in our community with special needs.

  • Readings to Angels (Tuesdays Monthly) A2

    • Reading to Angels is a community service club dedicated to collecting new or gently used books and distributing them to less fortunate children. We hope that we can get books into every home and school so that each child has the opportunity to read and explore new things. 

  • Surfrider Foundation (Tuesdays Monthly) T505

    • The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.

  • Cooking for Cause (Wednesdays Monthly) T106

    • Cooking is an art, and that art needs to be used to help those in need!

  • ESNOC Teen Club (Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County (Gold Wednesdays) D122

    • To provide awareness for epileptic situations and making donations to epileptic teens. Once a month after school we will go to a meeting at This is a Social Skills group for moderately to mildly affected teens with epilepsy 13-18 years who would benefit from Social Skills instruction. This group meets monthly to discuss social barriers and successes in a safe and supportive environment. The Teen Club is facilitated by a clinical psychologist experienced with social challenges facing teens with epilepsy. This group focuses on Self Awareness and Esteem, Building and Sustaining Friendships, Social Planning and Social Responsibility.

  • Give to Africa (Wednesdays Weekly) T503

    • Our club makes care packages for Africa and buys supplies through fundraisers we would do.

  • Groovy Gardening Club (Wednesdays Weekly) T605

    • I have created this club to keep the garden on the balcony of the tower healthy and thriving! It can also work as a mini mental break as gardening can be very therapeutic for some people. Happy Gardening!!

  • Habitat Heroes (Gold Wednesdays) D121

    • We are dedicated to educating future generations about the importance of preserving the environment through positive, kid-friendly activities that positively reinforce the benefits of reusing.  

  • OC Cares (Gold Wednesdays) T407

    • OCCares is a non-profit organization comprised of community and business leaders dedicated to raising up socially conscious youth through Project Y, a social Entrepreneurship Program designed for our youth.

  • OCSA Shelter Support (Wednesdays Monthly) T501

    • Our mission is to support the no-kill animal shelter Priceless Pets, and spread awareness to the community about the importance of helping animals. 

  • True Beauty (Blue Wednesdays) A9b

    • Our mission statement is providing young, underserved girls with support, resources, and knowledge to transform into women who are confident, empowered and beautiful, inside and out.

  • Wellness Wishers: Mental Health (Mondays Weekly) T210

    • Wellness Wishers: Mental Health club focuses on spreading awareness and ending the stigma of mental health issues in order to increase wellness in our community. We noticed that mental health is a very prevalent issue, especially among teens like us at OCSA. Through doing community service, art therapy, supportive activities, and informational presentations on mental health, we increase our club members' mental health and inspire them to share that happiness with others. This year, we also strive to include more lessons about manifestation and goal setting to better equip our club members with the ability to achieve their goals and be more self aware. 

 

Politics & Civic Engagement

  • Health for the Homeless (Mondays Monthly) T503

    • Our goal is to provide those in need with necessary sanitary products in order to help end the cycle of poverty in our community

  • Building Bridges (Gold Thursdays) T503

    • Promoting dialogue about social justice and acknowledging the prejudices inherent in society in order to stimulate positive change.

  • OCSA Unicef USA (Gold Thursdays) A3

    • OCSA Unicef USA’s mission is to strive to advocate, educate, and fundraise on behalf of UNICEF in our community. We will strive for the protection of children's rights to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In addition, we will promote the equal rights of women to support their participation in the development of their communities. 

  • Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU) (Blue Thursdays) T300

    • Asian Pacific Islander Student Union hopes to unite Asian Pacific Islander communities, creating opportunities to promote cultural awareness on campus through advocating for change, education, and the arts. 

  • Arts & Activism (Blue Wednesdays) V102, A22, A20

    • Combining arts and activism in order to mobilize the youth in promoting social change

  • South Asian Student Union (SASU) (Blue Thursdays) T301

    • Promoting and celebrating South Asian representation on the OCSA campus through the study of South Asian cultural practices, traditions, dance, art, etc., community service, and advocacy for South Asian issues. 

  • Jewish Student Union (Gold Tuesdays) T301

    • Our club will bring the Jewish members of the OCSA community together as well as welcome in others into our Jewish community. Overall, an educational and culturally enriching environment will be made to bring awareness and a sense of community to OCSA. 

  • Philippine Student Coalition (Wednesdays Weekly) T206

    • The Philippine Student Coalition aims to educate and promote awareness of Filipino American culture for the OCSA community through weekly presentations, conversations, and events both within and outside OCSA. 

  • Health for the Homeless (Mondays Monthly) T503

    • Our goal is to provide those in need with necessary sanitary products in order to help end the cycle of poverty in our community

  • Social Conflict Appeasement Club (Gold Fridays) T503

    • It is the goal of the Social Conflict Appeasement Club to investigate social conflicts that our members have and deal with them as a group. Sharing is not required but encouraged. It is the aim to create a safe environment were members can discuss and deal social issues via creative outlets. 

  • Discuss with Us! (Mondays Monthly) T307

    • To create a safe space where students can openly share their opinions on current events free of judgment. 

  • Junior State of America (Thursday Weekly) T404

    • An organization devoted to giving students a space to learn and talk about political issues and current events.

  • March for our Lives (Tuesday Weekly) T500

    • To educate students change the culture surrounding gun violence through student activism, education, and civic engagement opportunities.  

  • Youth Advocacy Alliance (Tuesday Monthly) T303

    • The main purpose of Youth Advocacy Alliance is to educate and reconnect youth on community-based issues which many young people already have passion about, such as racial, immigration, economic justice, etc.. The aim is to provide an outlet through which youth can actively become informed about issues which impact our community and the world. Especially in recent times, as politics and civic engagement increasingly has a direct impact on youth, we think that it is vital to make available a resource which can take their passion and direct it, not particularly in any partisan direction, but in a manner that every individual can decide for themself. We will hold inclusive and informative discussions, open up opportunities like voter registration, attending marches, etc.. 

  • Model United Nations (Wednesday Weekly) T303

    • MUN helps foster creative thinking to find solutions for real-life problems, educates people on a different country's viewpoint on certain international conflicts, stimulates collaboration, and most importantly encourages diplomacy and respect. 

  • Speech and Debate Club (Friday Weekly) T204

    • We want to provide opportunities and exposure to the world of speech and debate under the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) guidelines. It is our hope to bring this style of speech and debate into the OCSA community. Our goal is to help students cultivate skills that are applicable to the outside world.

  • Grassroots Literary Society (Gold Tuesdays) T503

    • We encourage social justice literacy and civic engagement via politically-oriented fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. We also hope to explore the conventions of prose written from many different racial/ethnic/political/sexual identities, and how literature influences those spheres.

  • GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) (Monday Weekly) T303

    • We want to provide a safe, school-appropriate space for LGBTQ students and allies to learn and share their experiences. We will explore topics such as self-acceptance, the process of coming out, LGBTQ art and history, and LGBTQ-related news around the world.

  • The Philosophy and World Religions Club (Friday Weekly) T204

    • The Philosophy and World Religion Club takes a wide look at various, different ideologies. Through this wide frame of reference, texts, guest speakers, and seminars, club members will gain an appreciation of the diversity of thought as well as truth. 

  • Asian American Voices (Monday Monthly) T404

    • Asian American Voices is a club where Asian American Students have the space to address issues that are talked about in the news (such as the war on drugs in the Philippines, the Hong Kong Protests in China, etc) but rarely include the perspective of a person who identifies with that country. We attempt to change the narrative we hear in the media and help educate others on current events surrounding Asians and Asian Americans. 

  • Conservative Alliance (Blue Wednesday) D121

    • We want to clear up misconceptions about conservative people and unite people of all political viewpoints here at OCSA. 

  • Black Student Union (BSU) (Tuesday Weekly) T204

    • Black Student Union provides a safe space for members of the African American community at OCSA to congregate and for all students to educate themselves on Black culture and art, and to discuss politics related to Black issues both in the US and the rest of the world. We aim to heighten racial and cultural awareness at OCSA and to promote diversity!

  • Asian Student Society Club  (Blue Wednesday) D220

    • In the Asian Student Society Club, we plan to educate and update students on current world trends and news regarding different Asian cultures and Asian life as a whole. Our goal is not to exclude or discourage students from joining the club, but to promote it to any who are interested and ready to learn. All are welcome and we hope everyone learns something new!

Faith-Based

  • YOUNGLIFE (Thursday Weekly) D221

    • younglife is a place for kids to make new friends, learn about Jesus, and grow in their faith.

  • Cookies and Christ (Blue Monday) D122

    • Cookies and Christ aims to create a positive environment for nurturing the Christian faith in OCSA students to make religion a more open topic at school through worship and the enjoyment of (nut-free) cookies. 

  • Muffins on a Mission (Gold Monday) T706

    • To uplift others and to educate people about the Christian faith, and to serve

  • True North Christian Club (Gold Wednesday) T210

    • We want to share our faith with nonbelievers and fellowship with the Christians that go to OCSA.

Academics & Honor Societies

  • Mock Trial (Fridays Weekly) T506

    • Mock trial is a competition team that represents OCSA in the fall of each year against other school's teams.

  • Debate (Fridays Weekly) T500

    • The debate team’s goal is to teach fellow classmates how to form logical arguments, speak eloquently in a timed environment, and effectively convince a judge of a specific point. Our debate team last year ranked 3rd nationally, and this year we hope to continue this through debate competitions in which our students can gain more experience debating against other schools. This team does not just foster public speaking and well-formed arguments, but it also fosters collaboration, team work, and a support system. 

  • Investment Club (Mondays Weekly) T401

    • Our club mission is to teach our members more about the stock market, get more familiar with all investment, and their process. We also do some more activities and simulations along with our prepared lessons to make the club more enjoyable and fun to learn.

  • ASCE Civil Engineering Club (Blue Fridays) D122

    • The Civil Engineering Club is a place for high school students to meet with a professional engineering mentor and explore civil engineering through activities, lessons, and possible competitions. Topics are covered around different aspects of engineering within the natural and built environment. 

  • Future Physicians Club (Blue Fridays) D222

    • To highlight the students wanting to go into the medical field or are maybe interested in this field and want to learn more about it. We will have multiple presentations, guess speakers, activities, as well as outside events in order to increase the knowledge and know how our amazing students interested in these subjects. 

  • Science Olympiad - Division B (Fridays Monthly) A3

    • We participate in Science Olympiad competitions around Orange County. Students learn topics and skills not covered in OCSA science courses.

  • Psychology and Neuroscience (Blue Mondays) T403

    • Psychology and Neuroscience provides academic discussions, lectures, and updates pertaining to the two main fields of human psyche studies.

  • Science Olympiad (Mondays Weekly)  D223

    • The OCSA Science Olympiad team aims to prepare students for the regional competitions, learn more about science topics not taught in traditional science classes, and connect students with other science-minded students.  

  • Aviation Club (Thursdays Weekly) 19

    • We aspire to educate our members about aviation in an environment that is safe, understanding, respectful, and intuitive.

  • In Pursuit of Dispute (Thursdays Weekly) A2

    • Providing a fun and welcoming environment for students to hone their debate skills.

  • OCSA Physics Olympiad Club (Thursdays Weekly) D122

    • The Physics Olympiad Club gives OCSA students who are interested in physics the opportunity to explore advanced physics topics that are not typically taught at high school and to practice for physics competitions such as Physics Bowl and F=ma Exam. 

  • Dreamscape Jr. (Blue Thursday) T200,  T306

    • We want to get middle school coverage from the middle school perspective and foster skills needed for the high school Yearbook class.

  • Stocks and Investment Club (Blue Thursdays) T405

    • To teach and practice making money in several different ways.

  • OCSA Math Club (Tuesdays Weekly) T403

    • Math Club provides a time for OCSA students to learn interesting mathematics concepts that are often not covered in regular math classes. We will also be teaching AMC concepts and preparing competition teams for students who are interested in events such as Mathcounts

  • Leadership 7-9th Grade Advisory Council (Tuesdays Weekly) T110

    • This is a group where the grades that do not have representation in the Leadership Class (7/8/9th grades) can provide input and feedback for school events. It will be run by Ms. Coates and Mr. Dion as well as Leadership students, and is an effort to ensure inclusion of all students on campus into student activities.

  • National History Day (NHD) Club (Wednesdays Weekly) T501

    • The members of the club will be creating history research projects that will represent OCSA in the county, state, and possibly national level of the National History Day Competition. This competition cultivates a student’s passion for history, and gears them with skills that are useful for the future.

  • Old News Club (Blue Wednesdays) T500

    • Old News is a Historical Newsletter in which 3 narratively-framed articles about real events from history are shared with subscribers (OCSA students only). Club members will write, edit, or just read depending on the level of commitment they can offer.

  • I Care (Gold Thursdays) T204

    • We want to give students a safe place to express their emotions in regards to stress as well as connect with others who may be experiencing the same things. We will do this by giving them pointers and techniques for dealing with stress and starting conversations. 

  • OC Science (Wednesdays Monthly) A3

    • Our mission is to inspire and spread interest in science, engineering and STEAM among youth in Orange County.  We strive to act on this mission in every event and program we organize. 

  • Student Initiative (Mondays Monthly) T301

    • We are a student-run nonprofit organization devoted to providing high school students with professional, creative volunteer opportunities, catering to the students’ artistic expertise while benefiting our local community.

  • Project Wavelength  (Tuesdays Monthly) D121

    • The goal of this club is to help musicians give back to the community in a way that ties in the arts. I strive to make this club an opportunity for students to develop performance skills and dabble in music therapy.

  • Thespian Honor Society (Tuesdays Weekly) D218

    • The OCSA Thespian Honor Society’s mission is to promote and strengthen theatre arts in education in the areas of:  Acting, Dance, Music, Speech, Production and Design and Dramatic Literature. Our vision is to us OCSA’s collaborative talents to promote and advocate for theatre arts.  We strive to encourage good relations between troupes and to promote fairness, encourage respect and kindness and inclusivity, while continuing to allow all students to participate in theatre related programs

  • Tri-M Music Honor Society (Tuesdays Monthly) 

    • Tri-M Music Honor Society gives OCSA musically talented students the chance to give back to their communities through community service activities.

  • CSF (California Scholarship Federation) (Wednesdays Monthly) T705

    • The OCSA Chapter of CSF aims to recognize and celebrate academically outstanding students who also give back to the community through activities such as community service. Click here to read the FAQ. 

  • NHS (National Honors Society) (Wednesdays Monthly) T207/T204/T205

    • The National Honor Society OCSA chapter elevates OCSA’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in serving their school and community. Click here to read the FAQ

  • Chinese Honors Society (Thursdays Monthly) T212

    • The Chinese Honor Society promotes and recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship in the study of Chinese language, leadership, and community service. 

  • National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) - OCSA Chapter (Thursdays Monthly) D119

    • "1. To recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education. 2. To foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige." 

  • Société Honoraire de Français (French Honors Society) (Thursdays Monthly) T600

    • The French National Honor Society recognizes the academic achievement of French students who are currently studying their third year of the language and have shown a commitment to their French studies and the French culture. The purpose of this club, is to engender and immerse these students to francophone culture outside of the classroom. The motto of the French National Honor Society is "L'homme qui parle deux langues en vaut deux," or the man who speaks two languages is worth two men.

CSF & NHS FAQs

For more information about the California Scholarship Federation or the National Honor Society, please click the buttons below to read the FAQs.

Dominic Roth (CW, '17)

"OCSA's clubs offer a massive array of experiences for people of all walks of life; whether it's Pokemon Go or traditional Irish dance, there's something for everyone."

Sabrina Cohen (CCD, '18)

"Clubs allow me to share my passions with others as well as obtaining opportunities to help out our community."

Jarod Smith (CMD, '21)

"I love how I get to meet people from different conservatories and I get to make friends with them."