Clubs & Activities
Purpose of Co-Curricular Programs at STA
The co-curricular program at St. Thomas Aquinas helps all students develop their unique gifts and talents while getting to know classmates and faculty/staff members beyond the academic setting. Educating the whole student requires a multifaceted approach caring for the academic, spiritual, social, physical, moral, and artistic needs and wellness of the person.
Our robust co-curricular program offers a variety of clubs and activities taking place during our Saints Block Advisory Program during the school day as well as after school hours. Students are encouraged to participate in clubs and activities that speak to their interest while simultaneously offering and developing their gifts and talents for themselves and others.
Take some time to review our clubs and activity offerings for this school year!
Looking for a break from the digital brain rot? Want to spend real quality time with friends, face-to-face? Then the Analog Game Club is the place for you! We offer classics like Uno and Monopoly, tabletop role-playing games, card games, and poker. It’s a perfect way to unwind, have fun, and enjoy some friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned board game enthusiast or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome at the Analog Game Club!
This club is for any students interested in playing recreational Basketball. Students will gather in gymnasium for a variety of basketball exercises, light competition, and overall practice. Students do not have to be enrolled in this sport as a student athlete to participate.
Book club is all about rediscovering the joy of reading. Members bring a book of their choosing and enjoy time in a quiet, relaxed environment. Opportunities for discussion and swapping literary recommendations are encouraged. Between school work, sports, and other extracurricular activities, there is not much time left over for recreation reading, so this is your chance to catch up with a book that you’ve been waiting to start or finish.
Cribbage involves math, strategy, and problem-solving. Students will learn how to play, enhance existing skills, and have fun!
Environmental Club is an advocacy and action group dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint, better understanding our responsibility as stewards of God’s creation, and making meaningful changes to our local and global environments.
Students will meet during the designated club period for planning and logistical purposes. The actual club meeting will take place after school, either weekly or bi-weekly. After school, students will discuss a variety of ethical topics and dilemmas, as a part of St. Anselm’s “Ethics Bowl” program. Students will participate in both St. Anselm events and “HYPE” (Hosting Young Philosophy Enthusiasts) events, a similar program run by Souhegan High School.
STA’s Spanish Club is the best place to practice the Spanish language with conversational dialogue, opportunities to learn more about the Spanish culture, and study dialects beyond the classroom. All levels of study are welcome but those most interested in gaining fluency are encouraged to attend.
FBLA is a dynamic student organization that prepares members for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and networking opportunities. FBLA members have the ability to participate in local service projects, develop career-ready skills, and compete in business-related events. A highlight of the year is attending the State Leadership Conference, where students showcase their talents, attend professional workshops, and connect with peers from across the state.
Participants of this club will step into a world of color, scent, and texture as they explore the art and science of flowers—from seed to centerpiece. This club invites students to better understand botany and hydroponics while embracing the rhythm of the natural world. Through this club, students can express their creativity through floral design and seasonal gardening all the while learning the ancient (and modern!) practices of plant care.
“Grandma hobbies” are making a comeback because of their relaxing benefits. This club will be a space for knitters, crocheters, creators of friendship bracelets, or simply, those looking to learn! Club members are encouraged to bring and share their skills, enjoy the company of others, and access the mindful rewards of string and stitch crafts.
The H2O club is a community dedicated to all things aquatic recreation. If you’ve ever wanted to explore surfing, scuba, sailing, boating, or another water sport, this is an easy way to understand the various activities available to us in the seacoast when it comes to water hobbies and sports. Learn where to go, when to go, and how to get into your favorite H2O adventure!
Join the Healthy Stress Management club to learn and try a variety of tools and tips to help reduce and cope with stress. We will have activities to try like guided meditation, taking a walk outside for movement and fresh air, and coloring to settle our busy minds and exercise creativity. Come with your own thoughts on this topic as there will also be time to learn from each other.
Remember the I Spy books from when you were little? Have you ever wanted to create your own? The writer and artist Walter Wick created scenes and masterful photography to intrigue all of our minds. In this club, we will let our imaginations wander and create I Spy scenes of our own. We will design and build sets, engineer intricate contraptions, write riddles to be solved by the viewer, and explore light and ways to capture the scenes we make.
Life Skills aims to help students manage themselves in a healthy and productive way. The club emphasizes everyday skills such as time-management, decision-making/problem-solving, effective communication, etiquette, household duties, healthy lifestyle and nutrition. It also addresses topics such as what to do in various emergency situations, how to prepare for a college/job interview, money management, and other independence skills.
MUNSTA provides S.T.A. students with an opportunity to hone their research, writing, and debate skills while representing the international and global community. Model U.N. competes in multiple conferences throughout the academic year at different schools with the goal of students participating in diplomacy, international relations, and teamwork by role-playing as part of different simulated UN committees.
Music Ministry is a club designed to give space to any students who feel called in contributing to the STA community through musical expression. All musical abilities and skill levels are welcome. Members of this club will work to practice and prepare during meeting times, and will have the opportunity to perform together at school liturgies and other STA events.
Love old-school athletics? This club is all about celebrating the fun, competitive spirit of classic games by getting out on the turf and playing them. We’ll rotate through a variety of throwback favorites like wiffle-ball, team handball, ultimate frisbee, snowball, bonogo ball, and other Dover originals. This is an active, play-focused club—if you’re all about jumping in the game, this club is for you!
This club is dedicated to the creative employment of robotics. Students will learn the basics of coding, building, and manipulating robotic systems. While club members are not required to compete, all are welcome to get as involved as they feel challenged towards. Students will get a deep sense of community as they work alongside one another to problem-solve and develop their robotics projects.
Students enrolled in this club will learn the basics of theatre set design and will work together to create set pieces for upcoming STA performances.
Are you passionate about social media, marketing, or photography? Or interested in exploring a future career in these fields? This club offers students the chance to learn more about social media and marketing while gaining hands-on, resume-building experience. Members will help create content (take photos, take/create videos and TikToks, etc.) and assist with various campaigns throughout the school year for STALUX’s social media.
STA’s Spanish Club is the best place to practice the Spanish language with conversational dialogue, opportunities to learn more about the Spanish culture, and study dialects beyond the classroom. All levels of study are welcome but those most interested in gaining fluency are encouraged to attend.
This club is dedicated to improving the overall quality of student support at STA. Club members discuss trending social justice issues, explore ways in which students can feel a better sense of belonging on campus, and promote diversity and inclusion initiatives. Through this space, students will also have an opportunity to develop and spearhead their own community service events.
Students will learn the basic techniques and approaches to watercolor painting. This club is for students of all artistic abilities.
Our objective for this club is to enhance female communication, research, and reasoning skills. Having an all-girls environment provides a unique space for female students to blend academic integrity, advocacy, and affirmative peer relationships. When these skills are practiced in a comfortable environment, girls of all grade levels will be empowered to confidently implement what they learn into the classroom and everyday life.
For any interested or aspiring writers…this club’s for you! During regular meetings, the club will complete a variety of writing prompts to further strengthen and explore the world of writing. All skill levels are welcome.
Yearbook Club oversees creating and completing the 2025-2026 STA Yearbook. Together, group members will plan page designs, and arrange the pictures taken around the school to create an everlasting memory. Those that excel in photography, collage design, and/or communications, would do well in this club. Commitment to Yearbook Club time in and out of scheduled Saints Block club meeting times. be required to create and finish layouts outside of school time in order to meet deadlines.