text: One reason you should do extracurricular activities is because there are a lot of options. Having all sorts of activities to choose from not only makes it easy to find something, but makes it to where no one is left out. If you want to stay in shape, then do sports, if you love the outdoors, join hiking club. Just check out the list of activities and I'm sure you will find something you like. Extracurricular activities have tons of great things about them, but the fact that there are as many options as stars in the sky, makes it one of the best.