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Extra Curricular Activities for children

In today’s dynamic and competitive world, extracurricular activities and classes for children are getting increasingly popular. Numerous children participate each year in after school activities, or extracurricular activities. Extra curricular activities increase the confidence level in children.
Many parents are interested to send their children for extracurricular classes. But before that parents has to ensure whether they are interested and eager to join or they join only because of their pressure. Activities are beneficial in that they encourage lifelong interests most of the time. They also teach children to multi-task as well as manage different facets of their lives, as they handle the extracurricular activities along with their school work. These activities not only boost the child’s self esteem but also help them to have a healthier lifestyle. Choosing the right program is essential so that children can get the best out of the activities. If you have a child whom you would like to get enrolled in an extracurricular activity.

There are many options available these days. If you are confused to select what kind of  extra curricular activity here are some ideas.

List of Extracurricular Activities For Children 

• Sports are a great way to get your child to get good physical exercise like tennis, swimming, cricket, football, golf, table tennis, badminton, horseback riding etc.
• Writing clubs are a good choice if your child is interested in creative writing.
• Dance: Ranging from classical (examples: Bharat Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Ballet) to the bollywood dancing
• Debate club explores the oratory skills of your child
• Music lessons will bring out your child’s hidden talent like Carnatic vocal; Hindustani vocal; instruments like flute, tabla, piano, guitar, drums, sitar etc..
• Chess teams involve a lot of brainwork and can be great to sharpen your child’s skills.
• School Newspaper is a great way to get your child’s writing skills as well as interpersonal skills polished.
• Art and craft classes
• A drama club will get your child’s creative skills sharpened, and will also improve your child’s reading and writing skills.
• If religion is something your child is interested in, he/ she could join a religious club.
• Getting your child enrolled in an environmental club is a great way of him/ her learning how precious the environment is.
• A choir or bank will bring out the musical talent in your child, as well as foster teamwork.
• Scouting will help your child enjoy nature as well as learn how to handle crucial situations that come up in life.
• Language clubs can help your child learn new languages and could also interest him/ her in travel.
• A photography club will help your child appreciate the beautiful things in life much more than ever.
• The school radio is a fun activity for children who like to be trendy and up to date with the latest happenings.
• If your child is interested in the marvels of the heavens, you could get your child enrolled in an astronomy club.
• Youth organizations and hotlines are great ways in which children can learn to be responsible. Many youths love joining these.
• By getting your child to join a volunteer organization, your child will be learning more about being humane and empathetic.

Our role as parents is not to thrust our ambitions on them but to help them upbringing their passions and calling in life and actualize their potential. The right exposure to activities in life is an important step in that direction.