Wooster clubs provide opportunities for students to lean into both curiosity and passion. Every unique club is run by student leaders who direct their club with zeal. The variation of clubs mirrors the diversity of our student body. Ranging from debating global issues to sending sunshine to the elderly, every student should find something that they are interested in.
This year, Wooster welcomes back new and returning clubs. Favorites among the community include GirlUp, a female empowerment club, Green Team, an environmental club, and so many more. Let’s meet just a small selection of the 2026-2027 clubs!
GirlUp
GirlUp is an active volunteer club supporting women’s rights and advocating for gender equality. GirlUp works closely with the non-profit organization Global Fund for Children and has formed a strong relationship with the girls of Weia Home, a safe house for refugee girls from Afghanistan.
 Girl Up Club at Sharing Smiles photo booth event.
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 Girl Up Club Zoom call with girls from Weia Home
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Wooster students signing jeans for survivors of domestic violence.
Last year, GirlUp hosted Sharing Smiles, a fundraiser to provide dental care for girls at the Weia Home. The club members organized a community photo booth and a donation link. Throughout the year, girls from Wooster’s GirlUp fostered sister-like relationships with girls from the Weia Home. The club would host Zoom calls where they would share stories and simply talk about what it means to be a girl and their experiences from different parts of the world.
When asked what female empowerment meant to her, club president Erin '27 said, “Female empowerment to me means girls and women being able to feel confident and not letting any societal expectations hold them back. It allows them to succeed and hold power in a male-dominated world. GirlUp gives women a drive for that.”
GirlUp has also consistently honored the global movement of Denim Day for raising awareness on sexual assault and promoting conversations around consent.
“In a regular day in GirlUp, we will discuss current events centered around women,” said Erin. We have Women of Wednesday: a weekly spotlight on an impactful woman. This year, we want to do more stuff with the middle school and brainstorm some new fundraiser ideas.”
Green Team
Green Team is Wooster’s environmental club. It is one of our newer clubs, founded by Lucy '27 and Grayson '27, and has already hosted multiple fundraising events and been involved in various activities.
Last year, Green Team hosted the second annual Swap Shop, a clothing drive encouraging Wooster community members to bring in new or gently worn items to be swapped at the event. All extra clothing was donated to Dorothy Day Shelter in Danbury.
 Photos from Green Team’s Swap Shop
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Additionally, the Green Team hosted a personal care item drive for the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. Community members were asked to bring in things such as soaps, toothpaste, baby wipes and more to help those who are facing immigration issues.
Every one of their events has been a huge success and has already made such an impact both across campus and all around our environment.
Members of the Green Team are eager to educate community members on ways to decrease their carbon footprint and develop healthier habits that benefit our environment.
Letters written for the Wooster maintenance crew.
“I hope students at our school do what they can to research on their own time,” said co-founder and president Grayson. “Lots of students get false information through the internet; AI is such a problem, and social media makes it easy to fall into a trap.”
Co-founder and President Lucy shares that she was inspired to develop Green Team because she had tried out a few different clubs her freshman year that she enjoyed, but still felt there was something missing.
“I felt like I wanted to have more independence and freedom to focus on things I was really passionate about,” said Lucy. “So, along with Grayson, who was a part of a similar club at his old school before he came to Wooster, we came up with the idea of Green Team.”
Lucy communicated that they felt Green Team was a perfect addition to Wooster’s clubs curriculum because “Wooster is on such a beautiful campus. We always emphasize self-help, cleaning up for yourself and taking care of the spaces around you.”
Green Team is significant to Grayson because “our planet is not renewable… we only have one Earth. There is so much good in this world, and there are so many ways we can achieve that good without hurting the environment.”
Cards made by Sending Sunshine
Sending Sunshine
The Sending Sunshine club writes letters to combat isolation in the elderly community. They spread smiles and warmth through jokes, fun facts and enlightening stories.
Charlotte '27, a club president, reflects on the impact something as simple as a handwritten letter can have. She told me about how a lot of the people they write letters to don’t have a lot of family and friends. Receiving a thoughtful card makes them feel seen and appreciated.
“I know when I receive a handwritten letter,” said Charlotte. “I love knowing someone cares for me and is there for me.”
She also notes that she hopes club members recognize that “The world is a lot bigger than us. It is so important to reach out to somebody who needs it. I hope students can apply that care into their own lives.”
Model UN
Model UN is a student organization where club members simulate the process of the United Nations. In it, students may discuss global issues and negotiate with opposing countries to write resolutions and compromises. This club gives students critical thinking skills to navigate complex issues and debate compelling arguments.
Students in Model UN act as delegates. They represent countries rather than themselves. At Wooster, Zac '27, Model UN president, shared with me that during meetings, they often sit around in a circle and spark discussion around political debates and pressing current events in our world.
“Students develop growth and confidence through Model UN," said Zac. “The club helps with public speaking and allows them to stay informed with real-world events.”
Model UN students have traveled to local and regional conferences where they collaborate and compete with other Model UN students from different schools.
 9th grade UN Simulation, led by Model UN Club.
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 Members of Model UN in deliberation.
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Banned Books
Banned Books Club was created to facilitate book clubs and discussions around banned books. The club’s founder and president, Neo '27, shared that talking about the media and appreciating the context and possible challenges of banned books are all things they want to do. Their goal is to enjoy reading and appreciate literature while also acknowledging social justice.
“I’ve always loved reading, and I’ve realized over the years that a lot of my favorite books are challenged or banned,” said Neo. “I care a lot about social justice but also understanding other perspectives. It’s really important to understand why this happens. I want to hold a space for that grey area.”
Student involvement is essential to our community. The dynamic of students across all grades allows kids to foster relationships with people they don’t gravitate towards immediately. Clubs enable students to strengthen their sense of self while immersing in areas they feel enthusiastic about. The clubs period at the end of the day every Wednesday is a perfect time for students to branch out of a classroom comfort zone.
Cecelia '29
Advanced Journalism
