Student Clubs and Organizations

The Rumsey Hall School Sign Language Club provides students with the opportunity to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and explore deaf culture. Through engaging activities and lessons, members develop communication skills, foster inclusivity, and deepen their appreciation for the diverse ways people connect.

Art Club is a creative space where students meet once a week throughout the school year to explore and experiment with various artistic media. This student-led club encourages participants to express themselves freely, whether through short-term projects or long-term explorations of specific materials and techniques. With no strict curriculum, students are empowered to follow their artistic interests, collaborate with peers, and develop their skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. Faculty Advisor: Ms. Rydingsword.

Student created and led organization promoting awareness, understanding, and celebration of Asian American culture, history, and issues. The club is open to all Rumsey community members and the mission is to create a supportive community for Asian American students and allies, fostering a sense of belonging and identity. The club hopes to organize cultural events, educational workshops, promote discussion about Asian culture, and address issues like racial discrimination and cultural representation. The goal is a cross-cultural understanding and inclusivity that empowers Asian and American voices in the broader community. Faculty Advisors: Mr. Green, Mr. Park.

Buddy Club is designed to foster community between Upper and Lower School students through interactive events while building relationships, promoting empathy, and creating a supportive environment for all students.  Buddy activities are carefully curated to cater to both student groups' age range and interests and include activities such as reading, games, artistic creations, and music. Organically, Upper School students act as mentors and role models, and Lower School students can look up to and learn from their older Buddies.  Faculty Advisors: Mr. Anderson, Mr. O'Shea.

The Challenged Athletes Foundation is an organization that helps and trains physically disabled people to participate in athletics as well as fund raise for these athletes to train. The main focus of this club is to teach students to educate others on the important topics CAF represents, and to spread awareness to the community about the organization. Students create fun fundraisers for everyone to participate in, volunteer with events, and help with training for these athletes. Students also work with medical centers to raise awareness of these projects. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Craig.

The Rumsey Hall Chess Club is a gathering place where students of all skill levels come together to enjoy the strategic challenges of chess and other board games. Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete novice looking to learn the basics, the club offers a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Members relish the opportunity to engage in friendly competition, sharpen their skills, and share tips, all while building camaraderie with their peers. With experienced players ready to mentor newcomers, the club fosters a sense of community that celebrates both the joy of the game and the thrill of learning something new. The group continues to evolve its format and membership, changing pairs weekly to allow stronger players to coach and others to learn. In the Spring, the Chess Club will host a tournament inviting students from the entire community. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Stude.

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The Writing Club is who we are
We arrive here from near, from far
Encouraged and cheered by years and time
Our prose delivers, our poetry rhymes

Fingers to keys, pen to paper
Thoughts unfinished we revisit later
Experimenting with words and with power
All this and more in under an hour

Debate Club offers students the opportunity to develop critical thinking, public speaking, and listening skills through engaging discussions and debates. Using the Canadian Parliamentary style, students form teams to argue as either the Government or the Opposition on topics they select collaboratively, ranging from school policies to current events. This student-centered approach ensures that debates reflect the group's interests, fostering active participation and meaningful dialogue. Weekly meetings include brainstorming sessions and lively debates, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for students to refine their rhetorical and analytical abilities. Faculty Advisor: Ms. Szala

The Drone Club was created in 2022 by Alan Zhou '24 and allows BlueDogs to learn about and experiment with drone technology.  Their flight patterns are often seen around campus and are not just limited to the sky but include remote-controlled cars and boats. This club allows members to take impressive photographs and see a new perspective of Rumsey's campus landscape. Working in the maker space, students perform machine maintenance and upgrades. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dyball

The Environmental Club was founded through student interest in improving campus sustainability and striving to make the community aware of climate change.  One of their goals is to raise awareness about how their decisions impact our local environment and the world. Members explore volunteer opportunities in the local community such as cleaning hiking trails and campus grounds. Faculty Advisor: Ms. Dunham

The Finance Club engages students in conversations and activities surrounding current events, capital markets, money management, and investing. Students play a MarketWatch game in which each invests $10,000 fictional dollars in the stock market. Club members track individual progress and celebrate the achievement of those with the most robust returns.  Field-trip opportunities abound, such as the New York Stock Exchange, including attending a CNBC taping of the morning show Squawk with David Faber and visiting the 9/11 memorial.  

Fishing club gets a chance to enjoy Rumsey's beautiful campus and fish in our ponds as well as the Bantam River. The club is open to everyone regardless of fishing experience. Rods, reels, and lures are provided to anyone in the club who doesn't have their own equipment. But those with their own personal gear are welcome to use that as well. Even when the fish aren't biting, it's great to get outside, be active, and socialize with others. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Kinsella. 

The Rumsey Hall Frisbee Golf Club offers students a fun and active way to enjoy the outdoors while honing their frisbee skills. Club members navigate a creative course set around campus, combining strategy and precision in a relaxed, team-oriented environment. It’s a great way to bond with friends, stay active, and embrace a unique sport.

Ink and Imagination is a new student-run literary magazine created by Sharon Kim, an exceptional eighth grader interested in uniting campus through creativity. The goal will be to publish an issue of student submissions, including poetry, short stories, essays, book reviews, interviews with staff members, and other creative or analytical thoughts every term, if not every month. The participants of the club are not limited to writing, though, as they will undertake a variety of unique roles, including editing, designing, photographing, and filming based on their own interests. Ink and Imagination will give the students an outlet to express themselves through word, will  encourage students to connect with a multitude of members on our campus, and will inspire creativity outside the classroom.

Faculty Advisors: Mr. Mandl, Ms. Holton.

The Rumsey Hall Jewish Culture Club celebrates Jewish traditions, history, and values in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Students engage in discussions, activities, and holiday celebrations that foster understanding and appreciation of Jewish heritage. The club is open to all, encouraging cultural exploration and community building. Faculty Advisors: Ms. Cooper, Ms. Mandl.

The Rumsey Hall School Math 4 Fun Club makes math exciting through puzzles, games, and hands-on activities that challenge students to think creatively. Club members explore real-world math applications and collaborate on problem-solving adventures in a supportive environment. It’s a fun way to build confidence in math and discover its everyday magic!. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dyball.

The Rumsey Hall School REACH Club inspires students to make a positive impact through community service and leadership. Members organize projects and initiatives that promote kindness, awareness, and support for local and global causes. The club empowers students to reach beyond themselves and create meaningful change.

Student government works with our Senior Committee helping to plan and organize student events. These students will help organize the dances, help with any school awareness or fundraising campaigns, and help decide what new clubs get offered. They are also the voice of their classmates. They bring student concerns to me and the Senior Committee and discuss possible solutions. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Perreault.

The Yearbook Club is open to any VIIth Form student interested in producing a fantastic book filled with memories everyone can enjoy. The yearbook, Echo, represents the traditions of Rumsey Hall School through text and images while capturing significant events and daily happenings. Seniors captivated by photography and photo editing are encouraged to join this year-long club. Layout and graphic design skills are areas students work on perfecting as they work together to publish annually. The Club distributes the yearbook a few days before the commencement ceremony so that friends, teachers, and administrators can write individual sentiments on the blank pages provided. Faculty Advisor: Ms. Dufresne.

Each week the yoga and meditation club meets for a half hour. We start each meeting by checking in with each other and determining what we need. Our time together is spent enjoying restorative yoga poses and flows, guided meditations, or a simple sound bath as we sit quietly and clear our minds of the week's clutter. Faculty Advisor: Ms. Saxe