Children who are at-risk to get involved with drugs and alcohol are less likely to go down a troubled path by participating in extracurricular activities. These students can possibly drop out of school. Students participating in after-school activities spend their time in a productive manner, rather than spending time in unsupervised situations. The structured and supervised after-school activities help students stay in school and away from controlled substances.
Participating in after-school activities teaches children how to manage their time. The structured activities take time from students after school, so children learn how to incorporate homework into their busy schedules. If they know they have one hour after practice and before dinner, they will use this time wisely to get their homework done.
Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA to participate in extracurricular activities. A failing grade could result in a student missing the championship game. When students know they need to pass their classes to participate in their extracurricular activities, they will put in the extra academic effort to succeed.
Extracurricular activities teach children discipline through drills and rehearsals. Students can apply these skills to studying and homework. Just like you need to practice before the big event, you need to study before the big test.