Affinity Groups & Clubs

Students stting and standing at tables in Schauff Circle during Upper School Clubs and Affinity Group Sign Up Fair
student holding up sign for AAPI Affinity Group in Schauff Circle during Upper School Clubs and Affinity Group Sign Up Fair
Students stting at tables in Schauff Circle during Upper School Clubs and Affinity Group Sign Up Fair
Students stting at tables in Schauff Circle during Upper School Clubs and Affinity Group Sign Up Fair

Affinity Groups & Clubs

Affinity Groups and Clubs provide a range of opportunities for students to engage with others in a variety of different ways. Activities are designed based on ages and interest, and all are supported by faculty or staff.

Affinity and Discussion Groups

Affinity groups foster a supportive environment where students can connect with other students who share similar experiences, challenges, or cultural backgrounds based on shared identities. These affinity groups engage in activities, discussions, and learning opportunities that promote cultural awareness, understanding, and empathy. Our focus is to promote positive identity development and foster a sense of togetherness within the Catlin community.

Catlin Gabel’s equity and inclusion efforts are rooted in our commitment to belonging for all. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, disability (with reasonable accommodation), sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected status in admission or employment. Our work engages the full diversity of our community—centering lived experience as essential to learning—while fostering respectful dialogue and inclusion across all groups.

Clubs

Most clubs are designed for Upper School students, with usually more than 40 clubs to choose from. These clubs are student-initiated and student-run, and because students decide what matters to them, no year is exactly the same.

Upper School students can join clubs that align with their interests, activism, or academic studies. All provide a structure for students to share ideas, practice independence, bond with peers, engage in activities together, and have fun. All clubs also have a faculty or staff advisor to support them throughout the year.

The Middle and Lower Schools have a selection of clubs that students can attend based on their interest during the school day.

2019 pride parade lower school students holding signs and pride flags

Equity & Inclusion

We actively work to create inclusive classrooms and community spaces and we encourage our students to engage in the greater Portland community.

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