Founded in 1934, the mission of the National Beta Club is to “promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.” Members strive to fulfill Beta’s motto of “Let us Lead by Serving Others” through participation in school, community, and national service projects and leadership opportunities.Broadwater Academy’s Senior Beta Club was chartered in May of 1969

Broadwater marine science students participate in the Virginia regionals of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. This fast-paced, Jeopardy-like competition pits sixteen teams from Virginia’s top high schools, both public and private, against one another. Hosted by Old Dominion University and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the Blue Crab Bowl provides a friendly but very competitive setting for students to display their prowess in marine geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and technology. Broadwater has participated most years since the inception of the Bowl, placing as high as third in the state.

The Broadwater Chess club was founded in 2009 in response to demonstrated student interest. Open-play meetings during lunch periods enable beginners to learn the basics by playing against skill-matched peers. Players with more advanced skills challenge one another for top standing in the club. The chess club lending library is available to club members and includes a variety of titles for players at all skill levels. All middle and upper school students are invited to play.

Each US grade level (9-12) elects a president and a secretary-treasurer who:

- represent the class in the public and on campus

- make class announcements at assembly and elsewhere

- plan class activities/reunions/gifts

- act as liaison with faculty, administration, and staff

- coordinate with officers from other grade levels on schoolwide events

- maintain class morale

- complete and maintain official paperwork, including deposit slips and thank-you notes

- act as tour guides for campus visitors

The Envirothon is a national environmental science learning experience and competition for Upper School students. Students learn about aquatics, wildlife, forestry, and soils, and they demonstrate their knowledge at local, regional, and state competitions. Students also prepare and present on each year’s special environmental topic. The local level of competition is co-sponsored by the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District and Dominion Virginia Power. Broadwater teams have participated in Envirothon since 1994 and have demonstrated a strong record of success at the local competition.

Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people. Broadwater’s club, made up of students in Grades 9 – 12, is sponsored by the Cape Charles Rotary Club. Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through work in the club, students develop leadership skills, personal integrity, respect for others, and an understanding of the value of responsibility and hard work in advancing international understanding and good will.

This is an upper school elective course for students in grades 9-12. Students in this course primarily work to create the annual Yearbook. Students learn skills in writing, print design, photography, and editing, as well as marketing and sales. This is a year-long course.

The purpose of the intramural program is to provide fun, safe, and structured play experiences that promote the physical. mental and social development of students. Our aim is to provide opportunities for every individual, regardless of ability, to participate in a sport activity that will develop skill and interest in a friendly, recreation-centered environment.

This is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and abroad, take a written test and compete against students with similar educational backgrounds for prizes.

M3 Challenge spotlights applied mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool and as a viable and exciting profession. The specific real-world problem that is posed each year is unknown to participants until they log in during Challenge weekend. The Challenge is entirely Internet-based with no registration or participation fees. High schools in the U.S. (including U.S. territories and DoDEA schools) may enter up to two teams of three to five junior and/or senior students. Schools with sixth forms in England and Wales may enter up to two teams of three to five sixth-form students (age 16-19). Homeschool and cyber school students at the same academic and age level may also participate. Winners receive scholarship prizes totaling $100,000, or over £75,000! Over $1.75 million has been awarded through 2022. (M3 Challenge)

The purpose of the Outdoor Club is to promote fun, fellowship, and a healthy lifestyle through activities such as hiking, gardening, and camping to name a few. We also plan excursions to a variety of outdoor events and festivals. Students are also encouraged to provide other activities they find interesting.

Working closely with friends, having fun, and learning new things about themselves, their peers, community and the world can all happen for students in the Broadwater Academy Red Cross club. This club is for any student interested in the medical field. Students can acquire new skills in leadership, get engaged in grassroots service, and lend a helping hand to those in need. As part of this upper school club, students work with local service agencies to organize blood drives, learn first aid and CPR, and interact with local medical professionals. This is a club for teens committed to making their school, their community, and the world a better place. Acquired skills build a solid foundation of personal characteristics which are important to succeeding in college and any number of future careers.

Upper School students apply to serve as Student Council representatives; after appointment, one senior representative is selected to serve as president, and one junior representative is selected to serve as secretary. Stuco representatives and officers are responsible for upholding the honor code and processing minor disciplinary infractions. Student Council leadership requires:

Impeccable character (including a positive online presence)

A commitment to upholding the honor code

A commitment to staffing Minor Infraction Review as scheduled

An ability to maintain confidentiality

A strong academic record, since they may be required to miss class time in order to participate in deliberations

Youth and Government Club is designed to introduce Upper School students to the legislative process of the Commonwealth of Virginia through participation in Model General Assembly (MGA). Legislation is debated in committees and on the floors of the Senate and House of Delegates. In Youth & Government club meetings, students debate articles, come up with bills to take to MGA, and decide roles to take on at MGA, including running candidates for office. For further information, visit: http://vaymca.org/programs/mga.