extracurricular programs
Beyond-classroom student activities
Extracurricular programs are organized activities outside the regular academic curriculum—sports teams, debate clubs, theater productions, student government.
Schools offer them to develop skills and interests beyond classroom learning.
The term sometimes extends to any structured activity outside one's main occupation: The company encourages employees to participate in extracurricular programs like volunteer work.
- team sportsCompetitions played collectively
- student councilsElected bodies representing pupils
- food drivesOrganized donation gathering for hungry
- field tripsOrganized educational excursions
- individual sportsAthletic pursuits performed alone
volunteer organizations · community service · poetry slams · dance classes · martial arts · spirit squad · fitness clubs · music ensembles · debate team · mock trial · science fairs · chess clubs · art club · painting workshops · yoga sessions · track and field · recreational leagues · swimming lessons
extracurricular programscore curriculum
Mandatory foundational coursework
required courses · academic curriculum · classroom instruction · mandatory classes · compulsory education
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