Choosing, Joining and Participating in a Kids' Club
By Heidi Coghlan, About.com Guide to Kids' Clubs
Find out how to choose a good club for your child, how to join, and what to do if you have concerns while your child participates in a club.
Choosing a Club
Learn what different types of clubs have to offer and how they can benefit your child.
- Top Types of Clubs
- Club Experiences -- what your child can get out of a particular club
- Reasons for Your Child to Join a Kids' Club
- Choosing the Right Club for Your Child
- Places to Find Kids' Clubs
- Why Afterschool Activities are Important for Teens and Adolescents
- But I Don't Wanna -- helping a reluctant child find and join a club
- Things to Consider About Clubs that Travels out of Your Local Area
Issues in Clubs
Learn how to deal with various concerns that may arise while participating in a kids' club.
- I Quit -- Making the Decision to Stick With or Drop Out of a Club
- Deciding How Much Participation is Right for Your Child
- Help Your Child Make Friends in Kids' Clubs
- Is Your Child Safe with his Leader or Coach?
- 1, 2, 3, Go! Preparing to Travel with a Kids' Club
- Talking to Your Child's Coach -- how to approach him with your concerns
For Parents
Hey, mom and dad, you're involved, too. Find out more about your responsibilities to your child, the club and the leader. Plus, what to do with your own feelings and emotions.
- Ten Commandments of Being a Kids' Club Parent
- Disappointed with Your Child's Performance? Why Children May Not Give Their All
- Win or Lose -- How Do You Define Your Child's Success?
- Gift Ideas for Your Child's Coach or Leader
For Volunteers
Kids' clubs wouldn't exist without adult volunteers. Learn why you should consider volunteering with a kids' club and how to do it.