Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) at Stamford American

Beyond the Classroom: The Stamford Pathway to Excellence

At Stamford American, our Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) are not merely “after-school clubs”, they are the incubator for the next generation of leaders and innovators. We have distilled our vast offering into six core categories designed to help students and parents focus their journey.

Whether your child is seeking a Pathway to Success (exploring new interests and building well-being) or a Pathway to Excellence (competitive, elite-level mastery), our categories provide a structured environment to develop the “soft skills” that are the true differentiators in the modern world.

What Are CCAs at Stamford?

500+ CCAs Offered

Co-curricular activities (CCAs) at our international school are structured enrichment opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom. They allow students to explore interests in sports, arts, leadership, STEM, and academic enrichment while developing essential skills such as creativity, teamwork, leadership, communication, and well-being. With more than 500 activities available across Pre-K through Grade 12, CCAs offer a wide range of choices that support personalization and holistic student development.

Six Categories of CCAs

Academic Enrichment

From investment clubs analyzing real markets to debate teams tackling global policy, students move beyond the curriculum to develop deep subject thinking. These student-led CCAs prepare curious minds for the rigor of university-level inquiry.

Explore businesses & languages
Extend learning
Debate & compete

Explore Academic CCAs

Creative Arts

Students experiment freely, collaborate on projects, and develop a creative identity that is entirely their own. From watercolor and manga to game design and 3D printing, these CCAs build both the confidence to create and the skill to execute.

Visual design, arts & crafts
Explore creativity
Digital & media

Explore Creative Arts CCAs

Performing Arts

The discipline of the stage. From one-on-one tuition in our Music Academy to six major productions per year in the Reagan Theater, students experience the commitment of professional-grade, ensemble performance across dance, drama, and music.

Stage presence
Create confidence
Music, theater & dance

Explore Performing Arts CCAs

Service & Leadership

Students identify real needs, plan meaningful responses, and execute with genuine results – from organizing international Model United Nations conferences to building community partnerships. The goal: move from teenager to mature leader with a portfolio of contribution that speaks for itself.

Student-led initiatives
Empower community
Meaningful impact

Explore Service & Leadership CCAs

Sports (The 3 As)

Three pathways for every athlete. Activity for entry-level wellness. Athletics for competitive teams benchmarked against schools across Singapore. Academy for year-round elite coaching. Whether your child wants to try their first sport or compete at international level, there is a clear path forward.

Physical fitness, strength
Build resilience
Develop teamwork

Explore Sports CCAs

STEM

Students combine science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to solve real problems – programming robots for competition, engineering 3D-printed solutions, and coding under pressure. The emphasis is always on creation, application, and integrated innovation through a competitive lens.

Experiment with robotics, engineering & code
Innovate together
Real world problem solving

Explore STEM CCAs

How Do Students Choose Their CCAs?

Stamford American’s CCA program runs in two semesters each year, giving students the chance to explore new activities or deepen their chosen passions.

Key features:

Two CCA semesters per year
Ability to change CCAs each semester
Free and paid activities available
Activities offered from Early Learning Village through High School (Pre-K to Grade 12)
Students are encouraged to try new experiences while also building depth in areas of interest over time
Join multiple CCAs per semester
CCAs run before, during and after school as well as Saturdays

How Our CCA Program Works

Registration & SchoolsBuddy

For the latest schedules and fixtures, please access MyStamford portal, with login details shared upon onboarding.

SchoolsBuddy is our registration and payment platform. For the best experience, we recommend you download the mobile app, as the schedule is clear and accessible once you have been admitted.

Free and paid CCA options

In SchoolsBuddy, you can browse CCAs by free or paid.

Feature	Free CCAs	Paid CCAs
System	Preference-based (random allocation)	First-come, first-served
Selection	Select up to 3 preferences per weekday	Instant booking upon payment
Limit	No limit (subject to availability)	No limit (subject to availability)