As a parent, you want your child to succeed both academically and socially. With these goals in mind, encourage your high school aged child to join in extracurricular activities. Sports, clubs, and hobbies all have benefits that will help them both now and later in life.

Why High School Students Need Extracurricular Activities

1. Try Something New

The only way to discover hidden talents and new interests is to be adventurous. If your child is bored or seems stuck in a rut, a new after-school club will help them move forward and find inspiration.

2. Build Character

After the initial excitement has worn off, clubs and sports are also useful for teaching your teen to stick with their activities and see them through, which is a useful skill throughout life.

3. Socialize

A new hobby can help draw a shy or isolated teen out of their shell. Regular sports practices or club meetings give them opportunities to make new friends as well as something to talk about with the people they meet.

4. Prepare for College

Many universities are becoming more exclusive, and competition to get in is fierce. A few clubs or sports on your child's application will give them an edge over other applicants with similar grades.

5. Have Fun!

With any luck, your child will find an extracurricular activity they enjoy. This will help them lower their stress levels, which will make them healthier and happier.

For a quality private high school education and engaging extracurricular activities, choose the Hawaii Baptist Academy in Honolulu. Educating Oahu’s children for over seven decades, this school offers your teen the chance to grow both intellectually and spiritually through a full selection of AP coursework and strong athletic and extracurricular programs. To enroll, start the application online, or call (808) 595-7585 with any questions about the process.