After-School Activities for Teens

It is important to keep teenagers engaged in meaningful activities during after-school hours. Teenagers left to themselves after school can end up engaging in destructive behaviors. So make sure your teenager has an enriching activity to do after school.

  1. Job

    • An after-school job is one of the best ways for teenagers to earn spending money, learn how to save and budget and contribute to the household. A few hours working after school help to instill work ethic in a teenager and teach them more responsibility. It is important they not work more than 20 hours a week, though. A part-time job should be balanced with school and other social activities.

      A part-time job is also a great way for a teen to explore possible career options. Discuss with your teenager what his career interests are and help him think of a job he could do now that would help get experience. If she wants to work with books, maybe working at a bookstore or the library would be a great job. Does he want to be a teacher? He could work at a daycare.

      Another great option is volunteer work. Although unpaid, the work still provides invaluable experience for teenagers, and they learn about the importance of generosity.

    Sports

    • One of the most popular after-school activities for teens is sports. Not only are teens able to be involved in an enriching experience, but they also are developing a healthy habit by being active and getting exercise everyday. Encourage your teenager to try new sports during the offseason of her favorite sport. That way, she can be involved in a sports activity throughout the year. She will be gaining new experiences, meeting new people and enjoying the rewards of leading a physically active life.

    After-School Programs

    • The YMCA, YWCA, Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts offer after-school programs. They may offer interesting classes, allow kids to play sports and socialize or let your teen tutor or mentor younger kids.

      Another great resource is your teen's school. Find out about clubs and organizations your teen can become involved in. Maybe it's the drama club, Spanish club or Future Business Leaders of America. There may be an after-school program that provides a structured environment for students to do homework and get tutoring.

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