Extracurriculars 101

What are extracurriculars?

Extracurriculars are activities you can do outside of school. Some examples are playing a sport, art, writing, or really anything that interests you. 

Benefits of extracurriculars

Many amazing things come from doing extracurriculars! They are the perfect way to do something you are interested in and learn important skills such as teamwork and leadership. Joining extracurriculars are also a great way to be a part of a community and make friends.

Types of extracurriculars

There are many different types of extracurriculars you can be a part of. Some of them can be done through your school and others might be not related to school at all. Here are a few types of extracurriculars:

1. Sports

Sports are a really fun extracurricular that also helps your body and teaches skills like teamwork and cooperation. There are many different types of sports, but some examples are soccer, cricket, football, basketball, and dance. If you would like to play one of these sports, you can try out for your school team. Your school has different sports based on the season. For example, soccer is usually in the fall while basketball is in the winter. Another way you could participate in a sport is by playing with friends. You could organize weekly games with your friends or even a tournament!

2. Arts 

Another amazing type of extracurricular is doing something related to the arts. This is a great way to build skills such as creativity and performance. There are many options for arts-related extracurriculars. For example, you could participate in theater and maybe join your school’s musical or play. Singing or dancing is another great option. You could try out for a singing group or dance team at your school, and if that is not possible, just create one with your friends! Lastly, if you like to draw or paint, you could create your own art and if you wanted to, maybe even sell them to other people. 

3. Volunteer Work

The last type of extracurricular we are talking about is volunteer work. Volunteer work is an amazing way to give back to your community, feel good, and help others. And what is great about it is that there are so many different ways to do it. Some examples are volunteering at a library, your local hospital, or an animal shelter. If you are ever interested in doing volunteer work, you can always ask your teachers about good volunteer opportunities you can participate in.