The Allies Club is designed to raise awareness and to start discussions regarding real-world issues of discrimination. Our goal is to spread kindness across campus.

The Amen Boys ensure that proper thanks are made before meals. The group is responsible for saying grace at sit down meals in the dining hall.

The Anime Club will spend time exploring the world of anime art.

The Asian Society at Trinity-Pawling exposes students to the Asian cultures present on campus and to educate them about the customs, food, and language of each nation represented. The club also provides a supportive atmosphere for students from around the world and for those American students interested in learning about other cultures. This club is open to all students — international and domestic.

The Aviation Club explores the beginnings of human flight, the change in planes over time, and how planes and drones are used today. Beyond the history and future of planes, this club also examines how the planes’ mechanical equipment works and the physics of planes in flight. Members participate in drone flights and flight simulations throughout each term.

Baking Club meets regularly throughout the school year to explore new recipes, bake together, and share their delicious, homemade food.

In the game of bridge there is a saying, “There are three types of bridge players: (1) Those who can count, and (2) those who can't.” Bridge Club introduces students to the fascinating card game of Bridge, which uses a combination of logic, luck, and a good partner. Students start with the basic understanding of the game and learn by playing. Once a week, the club sets aside an hour to play and welcomes all skill levels. 

Campus Advancement meets once a week to take on different tasks that will better the community. We plan these tasks as a group and pick one to do each week. It’s a great way to give back to our community and is a positive addition to your college resume.

The Acolytes ensure the smooth execution of chapel services each week. Acolytes assist at the altar and help maintain the sacristy, and Vergers serve as ushers. Acolytes and Vergers are on duty once a week for services and meet once a month for rehearsals and fellowship.

The Cheese Club meets monthly to sample farmhouse cheeses from around the world. Discussions include the origin and history of the cheese, along with its pairings with companion foods.

Both beginners and experts at "regular" and/or Chinese Chess meet twice a month to learn, improve, have a few laughs, and enjoy some snacks. All levels welcome. 

The Trinity-Pawling Choir leads the music for the weekday and Sunday services in the Chapel and presents concerts throughout the year. Credit is given toward graduation.

The Coffee and Tea Club seeks to explore the world of coffee and tea. By trying different coffees, making coffee with different water, and trying different additives like milk, cream, and sugar, members seek to understand what goes into making good coffee. In addition, during each session a member is responsible for teaching the group about different aspects of the world of coffee. Ultimately, the goal is to have students feel comfortable in picking out and making good coffee.

Meeting bi-weekly, the Cooking Club prepares a meal from desire to devouring, from recipe to restaurant-quality repast. In addition to great feasting, students learn a variety of cooking techniques that wow parents, peers, and teachers alike. Membership limited to 8.

The Computer Programming Club is all about programming and computers! We design apps, code computer programs, and even make computer games!

The Computer Repair Club teaches students to be ‘tech support’ on campus. They help classmates, faculty, and staff maintain their computers and fix any hardware/software issues as they arise. Students learn about computer hardware, software, and even have the opportunity to build their own desktops!

Students learn and play the card game of Cribbage one-on-one and in teams. Tournament play is common at our weekly meetings.

The Dead Politics Society is a new kind of non-competitive debate and civics club that can only be formed if two Trinity-Pawling boys (of opposing perspectives to each other in any number of fields and topics) apply to the faculty moderator as a coordinated pair, and are then accepted as founding members of the club for a one year term. The pair should have strongly opposing or differing opinions in philosophical, economic, religious, political, environmental, sports, psychological, military, civil rights thinking, etc. The Society grows subsequently from the founding members to other pairs of courageous and opposed thinking boys who will be recruited to join. We focus on debate, collaboration, problem-solving, and honesty.

The Debate Club learns the art of arguing. Competing internally and then branching out to debate other schools, student learn the rules and styles of debate and how to construct an argument in a limited amount of time.

Diversity Club meets periodically to discuss diversity on Trinity-Pawling’s campus and ways to become more inclusive. 

Boys in this club are each responsible for one faculty dog as they walk, play, and spend quality time with our many four-legged community members.

Trinity-Pawling Drama Society is open to actors, builders, creators, crew members, and more. The club exposes students to the theater arts, acting, technical work, set building, and carpentry. The Tech Crew attends to all the technical aspects of the shows, including designing and running the lights, and running the stage crew sound.

The Drone Club will fly drones and discuss how drones are used throughout the world.

Ever tapped your pencil? Ever clapped along? Rhythm is inside you. Prerequisites for drumming club: have a heartBEAT. We will meet every 1-2 weeks for less than 1 hour.

As the name implies, this club will spend time during meetings playing Dungeons and Dragons and learning the strategies behind the game.

Environmental Club allows students to investigate global environmental issues and create local environmental solutions.

Film Club meets 1-2 times a month for film viewing and discussion. We also make films of our own. Together, we can offer constructive criticism and production.

Finance Club meets once or twice a month. Each club member receives a fictitious sum of $20,000 to spend on stocks. The club members keep track of the gains and losses made over the course of the term. When students buy or sell a stock they must provide a reason for why they bought it and present research on their stock of choice. The person who has the most gains at the end of each term (fall, winter, spring) wins a pizza dinner.

The Health and Wellness club considers ways that our students can live healthier lifestyles, including improved nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.

Jazz Band exposes students to various jazz genres, teaching different musical styles, instruments, and performance techniques. 

The Key Club tour guides assist the Office of Admissions in organizing and leading campus tours for prospective families and students. *Students wishing to be considered for Key Club must be in Groups 1 or 2 and should notify the Office of Admissions of their interest to join the club. This club is by invitation only.

The Literary Club will meet every other week. Meetings will consist of the members sitting in a circle and going around to discuss something they have read in the last two weeks that has really grasped their attention. This could be a book (fiction or non-fiction; outside or inside of class), a poem, a news or magazine article, a comic book, etc., but it should be a readable medium.

Math Club provides a student-driven support system for Trinity-Pawling boys in all levels of mathematics and allows them to pursue higher learning via the AMC 10/12 competitions in February.

What does mindfulness mean? What can practicing mindfulness do to enhance our lives? How can we be more mindful in our daily lives — on the field, in the classroom, with our friends? This club will discuss mindfulness and begin to explore the practice of mindfulness in our daily lives.

For the past years, the government has been nurturing young startups because they saw the need for new companies to innovate in order to match up with the competitive economic landscape. The MIT Launch Club is a great opportunity to learn entrepreneurial and business skillsets!

In the light of recent political and social controversies in United States, many have turned to the law for answers. Members of the Mock Trial Club can learn more about community issues and legal frameworks that regulate the society. No prior experience needed. Everyone interested in law is welcome!

Model UN prepares for the annual Ivy League Model United Nations Conference and discusses world politics, policies, and current events. 

The Mountain Biking Club will teach students how to ride and race the trails in the Hudson Valley area while maintaining proper trail stewardship. We will build trails on campus, explore Lakeside Park on bike, and find other neat spots to ride. Members will also learn the skills to tackle the most aggressive trails safely while having fun.

The National Honor Society (NHS) honors those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students plan, lead, and participate in various school and community service projects throughout the year. Students with a grade point average of at least 90% are invited to apply at specific times throughout the year.

 The Outing Club takes students off campus to enjoy local hikes, white water rafting trips, rock climbs, or similar outside activities. Must be adventurous to join!

The Phoenix is a weekly, student-produced newspaper, using the traditions established by The Pawling School Weekly. We seek reporters, editors, and writers for news, sports, features, fiction, and opinion, as well as technical help for layout and production. We meet weekly, and deadlines for written works are every Wednesday.

Photography Club produces photographs for the School publications while teaching the fundamentals of photography, film, and development.

In this club, students will learn to play poker and the theory and mathematics behind winning poker strategies.

The Pottery Club will be a small club for students who have already taken one or more pottery classes with Mr. Reade, or who already have "medium to advanced" pottery experience. Students will work to develop their pottery skills, as well as learn how to maintain and take care of all the ceramics equipment/materials (ie. recycling clay, keeping the work area and wheels clean, mopping/sweeping, etc).