4th and 5th Grade After-School Activities: Discovering What's Popular

Chloe K.
July 24, 2024
April 15, 2023
2 min read

Afterschool classes are prevalent in elementary schools. However, our data shows a steep decline in participation rates when students start 4th grade. On average, afterschool enrichment programs have a higher participation rate among students in K-3, with approximately 80% of students falling into this age group. A lower participation rate among fourth and fifth graders is typical, with only around 12% of fourth and 8% of fifth graders participating in these programs. Some of these demographic changes occur because children become more involved with off-campus sports leagues. However, here are a few activities that are popular with 4th and 5th graders.

Photography:
Create a hands-on photography class for students that focuses on using real cameras. Help students understand the basics of composition, lighting, and editing to develop their unique style.

Choir:
Whether students are experienced singers or just learning, invite them to prepare for a live performance at a local venue, like a coffee shop or sports bar. Families love the opportunity to enjoy dinner and watch their children perform. 

Fencing:
Provide students with an opportunity to experience the thrill of this exciting sport by helping them develop the basic skills for footwork and bladework. 

School Magazine:
Invite students to create a magazine covering school news, events, creative writing, and opinion pieces. 

Anime Club:
Do your students love Anime? In this club, children can learn to draw manga and create their own anime universe.

Results

Share this post

Subscribe to the Homeroom Blog

Get helpful insights on enrichment, straight in your inbox.

Thank you! Your request has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
How we use your information?