<p>What options are out there that are of the same kind you'd see in a traditional school setting? What options are mostly unique to homeschoolers?</p>
<p>A few examples that are the same kind, and come immediately to mind are joining local sports teams, competing in math competitions, community service, etc.</p>
<p>With the surplus time spent out of a class environment, I'd imagine that there would be more time for studying for standardized tests, more time for MOOCs, and more time for "finding yourself."</p>
<p>What other things can you guys think a homeschooler can do in their time outside of "class."</p>
<p>In my experience, it is a lot harder to be involved in extra curricular activities as a homeschooled student. I lived in a small town, and I used my homeschooling as an excuse to never leave my house.</p>
<p>Our older daughter was able to pour herself into her music during her homeschooled high school years. We were able to travel one year to the big city for a more prestigious orchestra experience, and she was able to take long lessons from a university-level teacher during the day. </p>
<p>Our kids were also part of a homeschooled honor society, providing opportunities for service & leadership. Because the group was rather smallish (20 students), the students themselves had opportunities to plan events and service project, and make them happen.</p>
<p>Our one son was able to do snowboarding for fun, because of being able to take advantage of weekday special rates. Our sons also became Eagle Scouts through a homeschooled Boy Scout troop.</p>
<p>Many homeschoolers in our area participate in drama opportuntities.</p>
<p>I’ve had several internships in politics, and I also did judo through a local club, write for and edited a homeschool newsletter, and did a couple random clubs.</p>
<p>Homeschoolers who take dual-enrollment classes at local colleges can participate in clubs there, including honor societies. These are amazing because it is ridiculously easy to gain leadership positions; most small schools are desperate for club officers. The College Democrats club I was in begged me to stay and be Vice President next year. There were even statewide officer positions that were filled at the last minute without competitive elections or anything.</p>
<p>On some states, school districts are required by law to allow homeschoolers to take classes and participate in activities.</p>
<p>Look around. I have been involved with:
Boy Scouts
Civil Air Patrol (quit, too militaristic)
Rugby!!!
CYO (youth group for catholics)
I was a Sunday School Teacher
Powerlifting (all you need is a gym)
Volunteering at big city events</p>
<p>Sports for boys in highschool:
Long distance Running~many towns have a few 5ks, 13.1s, and a marthathon
Rugby~Great sport. Teaches respect, honor. Most schools that have them are clubs that will allow homeschoolers to play. I would talk to coaches. However, most teams for youth are run by the city’s men’s club. This is how i play rugby
Bodybuilding: A gym membership is all you need. Teaches nutrition. I started lifting around 15 months ago and to maximize my gains i have been eating extremely clean and healthy. Plus girls are often attracted to a hunk of ripped lean mass. (bonus points for boys !!!)
Powerlifting: The same but more emphasis on lifting weights, not building muscle.</p>