text: The third and final benefit I found of extracurricular activities is that they're just something fun to do. The extracurricular activity you do is most likely going to be related to something you like, so you'll be able to have fun doing it. You can also get better at this thing you like which is always a nice bonus. Additionally, it gives you something fun to do if you're bored after school and have nothing else going on. It's hard to complain about an activity when it involves something you like.