After School Activities for High School

After-school activities are vital to providing students with a healthy alternative to time spent on the streets since these are the hours when juvenile crimes are at their highest. High school students can learn and grow by joining quality after-school programs that keep them occupied and provide a creative outlet for expression and growth. Here are some productive after-school activities for students to help them improve academically, socially and emotionally.

  1. Enrichment Clubs

    • There are various types of clubs, ranging from volunteerism clubs to clubs that focus on a specific hobby such as learning a foreign language or creative writing, in which high school students can participate. Students can join after-school clubs through their local high school or neighborhood after-school enrichment programs.

      Enrichment clubs provide students with an outlet to unleash their creative side and make use of their time productively. In order to keep students interested and the enrollment high, enrichment clubs must first identify what types of activities interest high school-aged students most and provide a curriculum that will foster learning and fun. For instance, high-interest clubs geared towards high school students include graphic design clubs, music production clubs, art clubs, dance clubs, and even debate clubs.

    Sports

    • After-school team sports such as football, baseball, softball, and soccer not only foster athletic prowess, but also the ability to understand the value of teamwork, responsibility, and even character building.

      There are various options for team sports, and they usually depend on the sports offered by a student's high school. Students whose high school does not provide a sport they're interested in can also join sports leagues sponsored by community centers or city league teams. Depending upon high school students' geographical location and economic status, many team sports have low to no cost to participate in.

    After-School Work Study Programs

    • A part-time job is a excellent after-school activity for high school students. Work study programs provided through high schools connect students with employers in the community who are willing to take on student employees in order to teach them valuable workforce skills.

      Jobs provide a medium for high school students to develop work skills, time management, and interpersonal skills. Furthermore, obtaining a part-time job helps students learn how to shoulder responsibilities. As with any job, students should benefit from the experience, and that is why it is crucial that part-time positions be based on students' interests and what they can gain from the experience.

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