TEAM RAPIDS WANTS YOU TO GET INVOLVED AND PARTICIPATE!
PARTICIPATION IN school sports, clubs, music, or theater—offer students more than just something to do after class. They help shape character, build skills, and open doors to future opportunities. Here’s why getting involved in a sport, club, music, or theatre is a game-changer:
Youth who participate in after school activities have…
- Have better grades & classroom performance
- Higher levels of physical fitness, increased self-esteem & self-confidence
- Provide valuable lessons & life skills like teamwork, fair play, & hard work
- Learn self-discipline, be responsible, & be accountable for your actions
- A greater sense of belonging & more engagement to school
- Less likely to use alcohol, drugs, & have fewer mental health issues
- Higher success & achievement levels as adults
Information taken from the Wiaawi.org article entitled “The Case for High School Activities.”
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The Power of Participation: How School Sports, Clubs, Music, and Theater Shape Student Success
Extracurricular activities—whether it’s joining a sports team, a club, a music ensemble, or theater—provide far more than just a way to pass the time after school. They play a crucial role in shaping character, developing skills, and opening doors to future opportunities.
Students who actively participate in after-school activities tend to perform better academically. Research shows that involvement in such programs correlates with improved grades and classroom engagement, as students learn time management, discipline, and teamwork—valuable skills that carry over into their studies.
Physical activity through sports boosts overall health and self-esteem, while participation in arts and clubs fosters creativity and self-expression. These experiences also instill life lessons such as fair play, resilience, and hard work, all of which contribute to personal development.
Beyond academics and individual growth, extracurricular activities help students feel a greater sense of belonging and engagement with their school and community. They build strong friendships, strengthen social skills, and develop leadership qualities that benefit them throughout life.
Participation in structured activities can also serve as a protective factor against risky behaviors. Studies indicate that students involved in sports, arts, and clubs are less likely to engage in substance abuse and are at lower risk for mental health challenges.
Most importantly, students who engage in extracurricular activities experience higher levels of success in adulthood. The discipline, confidence, and connections they build during their school years often translate into professional and personal achievements later in life.
Getting involved is more than just fun—it’s a game-changer that shapes a brighter future.