5 Benefits to Joining a Campus Club

At Grace, we purposefully teach our students to be Grounded in Truth, Rooted in Christ, Apt to Lead, Clear in Communication, and Equipped as Citizens. These student outcomes are what drive our programs, and clubs are one important avenue we use to help our students develop in these areas while forming lifelong friendships along the way.

We attended club rush on the Jr/Sr High Campus and asked the students who are leading a club this year, "Why join a club?" The following are the top 5 benefits they cited:

1. Make new friends who share your interests. Clubs are a great way to meet and develop friendships with other students who share a common interest. Maybe it's a student in another grade or someone you didn't think you had much in common with. You may be surprised how many wonderful new friends were right in front of you just waiting to be met!

2. Participate in an activity you love--or discover a new interest! Clubs are a valuable supplement to the primary curriculum, allowing students to explore their interests, develop new skills, or discover new passions.

3. Lead a club. Students are encouraged to find an adult sponsor and start a new club. Our creative students have started a variety of clubs such as the fishing club, yo-yo club, Fellowship of Student Athletes club, worship band club, TPUSA, magic club, book club, and even a comic book club! Starting a new club, or leading an existing club, is an excellent way to develop leadership skills while building a well-rounded resume.

4. Learn how to glorify God in all areas of life. Hobbies and recreation are blessings from our Creator, and exploring them in a Christ-centered environment provides opportunities to learn how to glorify God in all we do. Rather than seeing our gifts as a way to glorify ourselves, we can encourage one another to give the glory to God for our skills and talents. 

5. Be a part of a Christ-Centered community. Joining a club in a Christ-honoring environment is uplifting and character-building, as students encourage one another to continue to pursue Christ, serving Him and one another. Plus, as we build our skills together in community through a club, there are countless opportunities to practice encouraging and building one another up. 

If you are a student at Grace Jr/Sr High, we encourage you to join a club today! And if your student doesn't currently attend Grace but you are interested in learning more about how our Jr/Sr High prepares students for life, schedule a visit today!