Community

Clubs & Organizations

Denver Academy students have the opportunity to participate in numerous clubs and organizations that are actively involved in the school and community.  Some of these include after-school clubs, student leadership, and honors societies. 

Clubs

Denver Academy offers a variety of after-school clubs for sixth grade, middle, and high school students. These are great opportunities for students to make friends, explore interests, and develop talents. Club offerings vary depending on the quarter and include art, theatre, disc golf, writing, and photography clubs, to name a few.
ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for clubs and there will be a $110 fee per club for 3rd Quarter Clubs for the 2024-25 school year.
Clubs are announced and included in weekly parent emails at the start of each quarter and posted on this web page under After-school Clubs: Grades 6-12.
Check out the descriptions of popular clubs at DA below. Click here for a PDF list of current offerings.

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List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • Theatre Club

    Theatre Club is a way for students to learn more about all things theatre. In this club, students will play theatre and improv games and interact with other students who want to dive deeper into the world of theatre. Theatre Club is also a great way to stay up to date on everything going on in the DA theatre community!

  • Art Club

    During Art Club, students will learn about, talk about, and of course MAKE art! Drawing, painting, sewing and 3D techniques are the focus, but this club is a great way to explore the vast world of creativity...a place where students are welcome to share ideas and ARTiculate individual expression.

  • Games & Such

    Enjoy camaraderie, community, and fun! Play popular strategic games, card games, and collaborative games like Exploding Kittens, Munchkins, Blokus, Bears vs. Babies, Sushi Go and more. It's family game night — but after school with friends! Whether students are new to these types of games or an experts — this club is sure to be entertaining.

Organizations

Students at DA have many opportunities to develop leadership skills and join honor societies that include DA Student Senate, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, and the International Thespian Society. 

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • DA Student Senate

    Student Senate is a DA High School leadership committee. These students are charged with managing a wide range of events, activities, policies, and initiatives around the school. From planning Prom to giving out free breakfast for National Waffle Week, Senators help to drive Denver Academy's positive school culture and work to maintain long-held traditions. Student Senate aims to represent the best interests of the school’s student body and help shape the student experience on campus.  
     
    Applications for Senate are available at the start of each school year - all are encouraged to apply!

  • National Art Honor Society (NAHS)

    The purpose of NAHS is to assist student members in attaining their highest potential in all forms of art and to raise awareness of art education throughout the school and community. DA is a chapter of the national organization of NAHS. Find out more here. 

  • National Honor Society (NHS)

    Denver Academy has its own chapter of the National Honor Society. The purpose of NHS is to honor students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership, service and character.

  • International Thespian Society (IHS)

    The purpose is to honor student achievement in the arts. Denver Academy's Thespian troupe annually attends the Colorado State Thespian Festival in downtown Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. Students that are inducted into this honor society help lead the theatre club every Thursday. For more information go to cothespians.com and schooltheatre.org. 
     

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