Directory Image
This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Ultimate List of Extracurricular Activities for School Students

Author: Farhan Ahmad
by Farhan Ahmad
Posted: Oct 01, 2020

The colleges and universities are not only looking for the smartest students but also for those students who can ace in the extracurricular activity. Now, what is an extracurricular activity? These are the activities that refer to outside tasks. Besides learning, being a newspaper editor, a sports chief, or an event organizer can also let you discover and pursue new ways. The extracurricular activity can be your hobby or passion that keeps you invested in the task. By participating in a club or any sports, you can also level up your college application. Colleges usually prefer students that have keen interests in other activities as well as learning. The students who actively takes part in extracurricular activities get a lot of benefits including higher grades and test scores as well. Participating in an extracurricular activity connects students more deeply to the school, its faculty, a peer group, and school values. While out of school activities increase leadership and team work abilities in students.

Some many activities and competitions help in the grooming of students. For example, reading cultural and historical things is also an extracurricular activity, and schools need to facilitate this activity by offering free online library management software.

Below is a complete list of activities that you need to have in your school.

Sports and recreational activities:

Whether you are interested in sports or not, there are numerous activities that you can participate yourself.

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cricket
  • Badminton
  • Table tennis
  • Swimming
  • Wrestling
  • Race
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Martial arts
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Cheerleading
  • Cycling
  • Hockey
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Polo
Academic competitions and projects:

The second list of extracurricular activities includes contests and tasks that relate to academic learning. These competitions are related to subjects and deal with the knowledge of a particular topic or subject. The list of learning competitions and projects are as follows:

  • Academic league
  • Math Triathlon
  • The Mathematics Competitions
  • The all-around Regions Math League
  • Chemistry competition
  • Global clean Tech Competition
  • The Science Fair
  • Advanced math League
  • General knowledge questions Unlimited
  • National Geographic Bee competition
  • National History Bee competition
  • National Science Olympiad
  • Nations science Bowl
  • The odyssey of the Mind
  • The national physics Bowl
Art, drama, and musical competitions:

Who is not interested in this section? The art, drama club, as well as musical recitals, remains superior. Musical and drama clubs are the second most famous category in schools. The first one remains the football and sports club. The list of extracurricular activities that include in this category is below.

  • School choir
  • The concert Band
  • School’s jazz band
  • Field marching Band
  • Orchestra
  • Solo Music club
  • Drama Club
  • Theater club
  • Theater competition
  • Community Theater
  • Dance club
  • Film Production
  • Photography
  • Magazine editor club
Politics, campaigns, and activists club:

Politics and running different campaigns help you understand the ongoing circumstances and current issues. It helps you in deciding the right thing and faces the world.

  • Hospital volunteering
  • Blood donation
  • Church volunteering
  • Tutoring for free
  • UNICEF
  • Work at a local charity or organization

All the above are the lists of activities that shape your personality and also make you efficient.

About the Author

I am a social media expert with great knowledge. I have been sharing my experience and ideas with people for over 3 years. Over these three years, I have established a good reputation with critical thinking, and innovative ideas.

Rate this Article
Leave a Comment
Author Thumbnail
I Agree:
Comment 
Pictures
  • Guest  -  3 years ago

    Nice Blog, Keep Positng School Management System

  • Guest  -  3 years ago

    Hi, thanks for the article, keep posting School Management System

Author: Farhan Ahmad

Farhan Ahmad

Member since: Aug 17, 2020
Published articles: 21

Related Articles