Clubs & Activities

Life at UWC ISAK Japan extends well beyond the classroom. The Clubs program gives students the structure and freedom to pursue their interests, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the community around them.

Clubs are created and led by students, connected to the school’s mission, and updated each year based on student interest.

Every student is a member of at least one club with regular attendance across at least one season. Students in Grades 11 and 12 are encouraged to join clubs that connect to the CAS strands of Creativity, Physical Activity, and Service.

Any student can propose a new club. Each club is led by a team of three students (Leader, Secretary, and Treasurer) and supported by the Clubs Coordinator. Some clubs also have a faculty adviser. A dedicated student representative on SNOW (the student council) advocates for students on all matters related to clubs and activities.

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Current Clubs and Activities

The clubs listed below are active for 2025–26. This list is updated annually.

Arts & Creativity

Theatre, Band, Art, Pottery, Photography, Calligraphy, Ballet, Dance, Music Production

Sports & Fitness

Basketball, Volleyball, Competitive Swimming, Badminton, Football, Gym & Fitness, Tennis, Curling, Climbing, Track & Field, Cross Country Running, Table Tennis, Golf, Casual Running, Bouldering / Rock Climbing, Triathlon, Aikido, Kyudo (Japanese Archery)

Leadership & Community

Lead Ambassadors, SNOW (Student Council), Residential Leadership, Peer Support, Academic Support Team, Humans of ISAK, ICE (ISAK Cultural Events)

Global Affairs & Social Justice

Model United Nations, Debate, Peace & Global Affairs, ARDEI, Rainbow Alliance, Feminism, Heritage Club, Interfaith

Environment & Sustainability

Sustainable School Initiative, Forest, Sustainable Fashion

Science & Technology

Robotics, Science, Programming Club, Astronomy, Tech Crew, Finance Club

Japanese Culture

Tea Ceremony, Japanese Excursion Club

Student Media & Publishing

ISAK Insider, ISAK Yapperz, Journalism, ISAK Media Studio, Yearbook

Wellbeing

Yoga & Pilates, Renew

Other

Makers, Game Club, Chess, Global Mind Collective, Library & Book Club

Starting a Club

Students who want to start a new club submit a proposal to the Clubs Coordinator outlining the club’s goals, meeting schedule, and how it connects to the school’s mission. New clubs can be proposed at the start of each of the three seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring.

To see examples of what student-led clubs at ISAK have grown into, read about Common Ice, Common Ground and I See Life on the ISAK Impact Hub.