CAS project ideas

One of the components of the CAS Assessment is the CAS Project. It is a collaborative series of sequential CAS experiences, engaging students in one or more of the CAS strands of creativity, activity, and service. IB students must be involved in at least one project during their program. 
 

Are you looking for inspiration to complete your CAS project? Below you will find a list of our 15 ideas!
 

CAS Project ideas 
 

1. Tutoring program (service) - Organizing a tutoring program for children in need at school involves recruiting dedicated volunteers and effective coordination to set up sessions, ensure consistent support, and track the progress of each child. 
    

2. Sports competition (activity) - Schedule events, secure venues, and ensure all necessary equipment is available and in good condition. Promote the event to students, manage registrations, and arrange for proper supervision. 
    

3. Arts/fashion show (creativity) - Such a show requires curating student work, arranging for a suitable venue, and coordinating with participants to plan the event's flow and presentation. It also involves promoting the show to the school community and managing logistics like lighting and sound. 
    

4. Cheerleaders' dance routine (activity, service) - Choreographing a dance routine for the school's cheerleading team involves creating an engaging sequence that showcases the team's skills. It also requires scheduling regular practice sessions and coordinating with the team to ensure precise timing and synchronization.
    

5. Start a club (service, creativity) - Starting a club or society at school should begin with identifying a common interest or need among students, such as a debate club, environmental society, or robotics team, and recruiting members who share that passion. It also requires organizing regular meetings, and planning activities or events to engage and grow the club's membership.
    

6. Sightseeing blog (creativity, service) - Starting a sightseeing blog involves selecting interesting and unique travel destinations to explore and documenting each visit with engaging stories, vivid photos, and practical tips for readers. It also requires consistently updating the blog and promoting it on social media to attract followers. 
    

7. Mural (creativity) - A student group planning, designing, and creating a mural starts with collaborating to brainstorm themes, sketching detailed designs, and gathering necessary materials. The project also requires coordinating with the school administration for approval and organizing painting sessions. 

    

8. Fundraiser (service) - Organizing a fundraiser involves planning an event or campaign to raise money for a specific cause, such as a charity run, bake sale or auction, and mobilizing volunteers to help execute the plan.
    

9. University blog (service) - Collect opinions about different universities among your school's graduates, analyze them, and upload informative posts to help other students with choosing the most suitable university or career path. 
    

10. Thematic day (creativity) - Organizing a thematic day at school starts with choosing a fun and educational theme, such as "Historical Figures Day" or "Science Fiction Day," and planning activities, costumes, and decorations around that theme. 

     

11. Dog shelter visits (service, activity) - Organizing scheduled walks with dogs from the shelter involves coordinating with a local animal shelter to arrange a suitable date and time, and ensuring there are enough volunteers to safely handle the dogs. It could be combined with a fundraiser. 

     

12. Fitness challenge (activity) - Set up a school fitness challenge by designing a variety of physical activities and goals, such as running laps, completing obstacle courses, or participating in daily exercise routines, to encourage students to be active and healthy. Additionally, offer incentives or rewards to motivate and recognize achievements.

     

13. Handcrafting workshops (creativity) - Organizing handcrafting workshops at school requires planning sessions where students can learn and create various crafts, such as pottery, knitting, or jewelry-making, under the guidance of skilled instructors. It is also necessary to gather appropriate materials and promote the workshops to encourage participation. 
     

14. Music band (activity) - Starting a music band at school involves gathering students who play different instruments or sing, and organizing regular practice sessions. It also requires selecting a repertoire of songs, arranging performances for school events, and promoting the band to build a supportive fan base within the school community.
     

15. Recycling (service) - Organizing an action to encourage recycling outside of school involves partnering with local businesses to provide clearly labeled recycling bins and educational materials on proper waste sorting. It also requires promoting the initiative through community outreach and social media and coordinating volunteers to monitor and support recycling efforts.