Planning for After-School Activities with SignUp.com

Participation in after-school activities is sky-rocketing around the country. School activities that have always been extra-curricular, like marching band and sports, are now joined by other time-intensive programs like robotics and drama rehearsals. The explosion in after-school activities can be taxing to school resources, but sites like SignUp.com are making it easier than ever to stay organized and in communication with all participants.

Studies have shown that the time children spend in after-school activities helps students develop social skills and improves their academic performance. Participation in clubs during middle school have been linked to higher self esteem and better grades, and after-school programs may be especially beneficial to children from lower-income families, who are less likely to exhibit at-risk behavior such as skipping class and drinking alcohol. Plus, extra-curricular activities give students a big head start in learning to manage their time, help participants achieve a sense of giving back to their communities, and look great on college applications!

As schools expand after-school programs, easy organization is key for scheduling facilities, teachers, students and volunteers. It’s never been easier than with SignUp.com! With free SignUp sheets and automated reminders, organizers can have all of the details in one central place. The scheduling tool as intuitive to use, and auto-fill features make club event set-up seamless. Parents, teachers, volunteers and students have access to the schedule 24/7 from mobile devices, and easy calendar syncing keeps everyone up-to-date in real time. Participants can manage their commitments from their mobile devices and it’s all free of charge! Start planning today >