Long Island ACT-SO
Pursue your creative talents and academic dreams with purpose and unrestricted passion.
What is ACT-SO?
For more than 40 years, the NAACP ACT-SO program has amp lified the scholastic and artistic talents of students all over the nation.
ACT-SO is a stimulating year-long achievement program for 9-12th grade students focusing on development through academic and cultural achievement. ACT-SO also hosts a yearly competition comprised of 32 categories including STEM, humanities, performing, visual and culinary arts.
This program inspires young, black students to expand their horizons and believe in their talents for a lifetime. An investment toward your student’s future starts with ACT-SO.
ACT-SO ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Pursue your creative talents and academic dreams with purpose and unrestricted passion.
Contact Information
2022 - 2023 ACT-SO dates are coming soon
Long Island ACT-SO Activities
Saturday Morning Virtual Workshops
8 workshops are held from December to March. The time has come again for the L.I. Act-so program. This consist of 10 weeks of your teen training with coaches that specialize in the category they choose. We look forward to many teens competing at a local level then national level for prizes and scholarships. All teens and parents are encouraged to become a member of this wonderful organization. Please see the attached photo of the workshop schedule for this year.
Upcoming Long Island Act-So Events
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 6, 2024 | ACTSO WORKSHOP | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Brentwood North Middle School 350 Wicks Road Brentwood , NY 11717 |
| Saturday, January 20, 2024 | ACTSO WORKSHOP | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Brentwood North Middle School 350 Wicks Road Brentwood , NY 11717 |
| Saturday, February 3, 2024 | ACTSO WORKSHOP | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Brentwood North Middle School 350 Wicks Road Brentwood , NY 11717 |
| Saturday, February 17, 2024 | ACTSO WORKSHOP | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Brentwood North Middle School 350 Wicks Road Brentwood , NY 11717 |
| Saturday, March 2, 2024 | ACTSO WORKSHOP | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Brentwood North Middle School 350 Wicks Road Brentwood , NY 11717 |
| Saturday, March 16, 2024 | ACTSO WORKSHOP | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Brentwood North Middle School 350 Wicks Road Brentwood , NY 11717 |
| Saturday, April 6, 2024 | ACTSO WORKSHOP | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Brentwood North Middle School 350 Wicks Road Brentwood , NY 11717 |
National ACT-SO Program Time Line
| March 2024 | Local programs conduct mentoring and scholastic enrichment activities |
| April 2024 | Local programs host ACT-SO competitions |
| April - July 2024 | Students continue their local mentorship and enrichment programs to prepare for the National Competition. |
| July 2024 | Annual activities culminate with the National Competition and Ceremonies in Boston Massachusetts |