Student Activities
The Benefits of Extracurricular Activities
At Bay City Academy, we believe that extracurricular activities can have many benefits for students, including;
- Increase academic performance- Students who participate in extracurricular activities often have higher grades than those who are less involved
- Foster social skills- Students learn to communicate, listen, respect others, share, and take turns.
- Build confidence -Extracurricular activities can help students feel more confident and boost their self-esteem
- Assist with time management -Students can learn how to manage their time
- Create emerging leadership- Students can develop leadership skills
- Mold personal growth- Extracurricular activities provide a safe space for students to challenge themselves and step out of their comfort zones
- Cultivate positive mental health- Extracurricular activities can help students develop a sense of belonging and community, which can combat loneliness and isolation
- New Interests- Students can find new interests and discover more about themselves.
- Networking-Students can learn social and networking skills while meeting new people and forming personal bonds
- Positive role models- Students can connect with positive and driven adult role models
Please click on the tabs to see what clubs BCA offers.