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7 Reasons Why Your Teen Should Join a Social Club
Woodstock, VA (Massanutten Military Academy) - Teenagers are busy. Between classes, homework, chores, family, friends and other commitments, their calendars fill up quickly. One key addition that can help balance all of these while adding new value is joining a social club. The advantages begin instantly as a student and follow you into college or the workforce.
Clubs are part of Massanutten Military Academy’s mission of providing school as it should be for our boarding and day students. Our comprehensive programs are designed to equip cadets with the skills needed for academic success and personal growth. Call (540) 459-2167 Option 1 to discover more about Massanutten’s admissions process and enriching programs.
Here are 7 reasons why your teen should join a social club:
- Exploring New Passions
While classes are an excellent opportunity for your child to explore different topics, there is only so much room on their schedule. You also don’t want to change it and lose some of the benefits of a class. Instead, they can join a club to see what brings them joy or if they have any hidden talents without the pressure of grades. Your teen can learn to crochet, show off their dramatic flair or learn new board games with their friends.
- Improving Soft Skills
Soft skills are also known as “people skills”. Joining group activities like clubs encourages teens to work together and collaborate. They enhance their skills in communication, listening to others and respecting different opinions or ideas. They know when it’s time to take the lead on an event or project, and when to take a back seat. This emotional and social intelligence will follow your teen into college and the workforce.
- Learning About Themselves
Teenage years are a time for exploration and learning. The self-confidence that comes with discovering that you can do something well expands into all areas of life. Exploring their abilities in clubs provides a low-stress environment to find those successes. They provide a sense of self-worth and can lead teens in new and unexpected directions.
- Building Their Community
Having a support system made up of friends, teachers, staff and family members is a key foundation for success. Joining a social club connects your teen with people who already have similar interests. This gives them a space to feel comfortable as they test their boundaries and skills. Knowing that they have built-in time each week to spend with their new-found community can provide comfort and excitement.
- Taking a Break from Studies
Instead of feeling like they’re going from school to homework and then repeating, clubs give your teenager built-in time to connect with others their age. At Massanutten, we build our clubs into the academic day to give cadets time to enjoy and explore their interests. This allows them to have conversations and build bonds with classmates, or people they don’t typically see during the academic day.
- Improving Academic Performance
Research shows that students who participate in clubs, sports or other activities find success in the classroom as well. They tend to have higher grades and better attendance. One of the main reasons for the increase is the development of time management skills. While clubs are an additional piece of a schedule, they also teach teens to prioritize tasks, set goals and manage their schedules. They’re also more likely to develop a love of learning.
- Having fun!
Clubs give teenagers a place to be themselves. They get to bond with their peers while exploring their interests. Instead of focusing on success, they get to experiment, learn and grow in a supportive environment. Clubs can also serve as an outlet for their creative and physical energies. Whether they’re making something they can proudly display or picking up a sport they’ve never tried before, they’re exercising their mind and body.
Enrolling your child in a private military school for boys and girls prepares them for a life of success. Charlottesville, VA, high school students seeking advanced academics, leadership opportunities, and motivated peers will discover such benefits at Massanutten Military Academy. To learn more about our institution or schedule a campus tour, call (540) 459-2167 today!
You know your child can do more but is not getting the attention needed in their current environment to reach their full potential. We know that choosing the right school for your child can be difficult because each child is so unique. We believe students should experience school as it should be, a place where children are educated in an environment that leads them to thrive and encourages their maximum potential.
Massanutten Military Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).
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