Extracurricular (Kids; Non-Sports) • Fair Play Policy Institute

Definition

Let’s say your daughter begs to be in the school play—with rehearsals on the same days that she already has Girl Scouts. This cardholder must sleuth out what the extracurricular commitment entails and how to juggle it within the context of the family calendar.

Note! This card pairs with the “transportation (kids)” and “packing (local)” cards. Meaning, if you register your daughter for Girl Scouts and also sign her up for the school play, you are responsible for coordinating how she will get to and from both events with both her costume and cookies in hand.

Conception

Kids extracurricular activities

Planning

Determining child's desired activities
Researching all activity options (0-2: baby music, gymnastics, and play groups; 2 and up: variety of options)
Surveying child's friends to see if child can participate with friends (in consult with “Friendship” cardholder)
Determining practice schedules if applicable
Managing at home practice and preparation and/or arranging for additional support/coaching (consult with “Tutoring/Coaching” cardholder)
Reviewing schedule and consulting with “Calendar Keeper”, “Transportation (kids)”, “Tutoring and Coaching”, and “Showing Up & Participating” cardholders
Arranging for transportation

Execution

Signing up and registering for activities
Purchasing/storing/updating items for activity
Packing necessary items in bag for practice (including water bottle and snacks)
Volunteering when necessary (snack sign-up, work backstage, etc.)

Minimum Standard of Care

Are you fostering your goals for your children which may include friendship, life skills, healthy competition, coordination, and brain development? Is it consistent enough for your kid to be enriched by the experience (meaningful exposure) and are they demonstrating improvement?