Activities in HS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Child entering HS in MCPS....Looking for suggestions for non-sports, non-theater activities that are more intense/frequent than just weekly clubs. Looking for something to get a kid involved with other kids to start building friendships etc. Are there other activities that you have found to be good at getting kids integrated into HS?

Is your child looking, or are you looking for your child?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If there's any musical ability, marching band. They are in that headfirst for a few solid weeks before school starts and then several times a week through fall.

What do they do during band camp? What about “conditioning” days?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Child entering HS in MCPS....Looking for suggestions for non-sports, non-theater activities that are more intense/frequent than just weekly clubs. Looking for something to get a kid involved with other kids to start building friendships etc. Are there other activities that you have found to be good at getting kids integrated into HS?

Is your child looking, or are you looking for your child?

Let your child take the lead. The transition to high school will be tough, so one thing at a time.

[Anonymous]

I don't think it's helicoptering if you encourage your child to join at least one activity. You're just looking for some suggestions. I don't know how it is at Blair, but Mock Trial is quite active at my DC's school. If my DC were at Blair, I'd encourage him/her to join the Linguistics Club. (I think it is present only at Blair and Poolesville and enters national competitions). Tell us more about how your DC spends spare time. Any favorite camp activities?

By the way, is your child new to the area? Most high schoolers have some friends from middle school when starting, even if they shift friends later. Make sure that your DC has at least one "social" class freshman year. It could be photography, visual art, PE, theatre, etc. These classes usually have a lot of time to chat or work together on projects.

[Anonymous]

Key Club (service club) could be a great way to meet people and earn SSL hours.

[Anonymous]

Have your DC look at the school newspaper Silver Chips, available online:

https://silverchips.mbhs.edu/section/blair/clubs/

[Anonymous]

My child currently at Blair. There are too many clubs to list. Check out the website. My child is not a super sporty type, but keeps super busy with all of the options