text: Another good reason that participating in extracurricular activities is important is how it is a way to try something new. This can be great because you may only like doing art but then you join the chess club and now you love chess too. One time, I had joined the soccer team but had only ever played softball. I wasn't sure if I would like it as much as softball. Yet, once I joined the soccer team, I realized that I am good at both soccer and softball and love them equally. For example, if you aren't the best at art but you still want to join the club then you can improve your skill and try different art techniques you had never thought of before.