Extracurriculars for Roadschooled Kids
05-25-2018
Author: in Education
There are a lot of things to consider before jumping into the fulltime RVing lifestyle. In fact, there are so many things to consider that extracurricular activities for the kiddos may not have crossed your mind yet. Still, the time will come when your little travelers will want to join a club or class. What will you tell them?
Honestly, the vast majority of roadschooled kids don’t do extracurriculars on a regular basis and are just fine without them. However, some young people may be insistent, and some parents feel that these types of experiences are important. Fortunately, there are options for these individuals.
Stay Longer
The first and perhaps best option for those who want to join a sports team or jump into a dance class is to stay put for a season before moving on. This can be difficult for those of us who suffer from wanderlust, but giving your kids a chance to really become involved in something once or twice a year could be beneficial.
My suggestion is to spend your winters in one (warm) place each year and use those 3 or 4 months to sign the kids up for an activity or two.
Go Online
Many cool skills can actually be learned online. Instrument lessons, dance lessons, and foreign language classes are all fairly easy to come by in the world of the internet. In many cases you can choose between pre-recorded video lessons and Skype lessons, and sometimes you’ll have the option to do both.
Online lessons are a great option for families who are always on the move, especially if their child is very focused and self-driven.
Join a Caravan
If you can find other traveling families to caravan with, you may be able to put together a co-op of sorts in which each parent teaches a skill to all of the children. This sharing of skills is an ideal way to ensure your child is exposed to a variety of structured activities while on the road.
It saves money, gives the kids a chance to socialize, and makes schooling on the road that much more interesting. Best of all, since you’ll be caravaning with your child’s teachers, you won't even have to drive to lessons. Instead, they’ll take place in the campground.
These are the three ways most roadschooled kids get to take part in fun extracurriculars. I recommend trying all three ways and mixing and matching them to best fit your situation.
As with anything, the way that works for you is the best way.
Honestly, the vast majority of roadschooled kids don’t do extracurriculars on a regular basis and are just fine without them. However, some young people may be insistent, and some parents feel that these types of experiences are important. Fortunately, there are options for these individuals.
Related Read: Road schooling and socializing your children
Stay Longer
The first and perhaps best option for those who want to join a sports team or jump into a dance class is to stay put for a season before moving on. This can be difficult for those of us who suffer from wanderlust, but giving your kids a chance to really become involved in something once or twice a year could be beneficial.
My suggestion is to spend your winters in one (warm) place each year and use those 3 or 4 months to sign the kids up for an activity or two.
Go Online
Many cool skills can actually be learned online. Instrument lessons, dance lessons, and foreign language classes are all fairly easy to come by in the world of the internet. In many cases you can choose between pre-recorded video lessons and Skype lessons, and sometimes you’ll have the option to do both.
Online lessons are a great option for families who are always on the move, especially if their child is very focused and self-driven.
Related Read: 3 Ideal Roadschooling Curriculum Options
Join a Caravan
If you can find other traveling families to caravan with, you may be able to put together a co-op of sorts in which each parent teaches a skill to all of the children. This sharing of skills is an ideal way to ensure your child is exposed to a variety of structured activities while on the road.
It saves money, gives the kids a chance to socialize, and makes schooling on the road that much more interesting. Best of all, since you’ll be caravaning with your child’s teachers, you won't even have to drive to lessons. Instead, they’ll take place in the campground.
These are the three ways most roadschooled kids get to take part in fun extracurriculars. I recommend trying all three ways and mixing and matching them to best fit your situation.
As with anything, the way that works for you is the best way.
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