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Activities for teens

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Cowsontheloose · 30/03/2026 17:16

Can anyone give me some ideas on what their teens do as extra curriculars?
Mine has tried dancing, choir, RAF cadets, swimming (finished this).
She wants to try gymnastics or Ariel's or pole dancing. What do your teens do for inspo please. She's 14

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/03/2026 18:01

DD(14)
Drum lessons
Piano lessons
Brass band
Swing band
Explorer Scouts
Kickboxing

DS(17)
Guitar lessons
Guitar ensemble
Choir
Archery
Strength training
Explorer Scouts

franklymydearscarlett · 30/03/2026 19:07

I wouldn’t be sending a 14 yo to pole dancing, or is this now a thing?

My DD is 16 and is a cheerleader, how about trying that?

musical instrument?

PunkTiger · 30/03/2026 19:35

Bouldering, although that is dependent on living near a climbing centre.

Cowsontheloose · 30/03/2026 19:37

She's had piano lessons and no longer does them.
Archery and bouldering sound good

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DarmokAndJaladAtTenagra · 30/03/2026 21:28

Drama
Volunteering eg charity shop, nursery, local gardening group, helping younger kids class in a club she attends or previously attended
Yoga

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 31/03/2026 07:06

parkrun/Couch to 5k - with or without a running club.

RockyKeen · 31/03/2026 10:57

At that age , one just went to gym classes , another did hockey and dance , and the youngest did scouts and volleyball.
The eldest still flies to gym classes and dd2 still plays hockey . Youngest in midst of a levels has paused her activities preferring to walk or do an excercise video as a break.

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