What is a “Co-curricular club”?

The word “co-curricular” may not be familiar to you, so a quick explanation: co-curricular activities encompass everything students are involved outside of their academic classes. Academy clubs, sports, and volunteering are all a part of co-curricular activities.

During week and weekends, both on-and off-campus, we offer a wide spectrum of opportunities and experiences for students. These include clubs, sports, volunteering possibilities, and the time to develop one’s own excellence in a particular interest area. Activities are designed to enhance students’ sense of community, strengths and passions; as well as create a space for students to discover and try out new skillsets and activities.

Students can participate in co-curricular activities both on and off campus, during regularly scheduled activity periods in the afternoon, during the free time after classes, and on weekends. Advisors play an important role in assisting students to find a healthy balance between sports, club participation, academics, special interests, and overall well-being.

Co-curricular activities are student-driven (selection, running the activity, schedule) under supervision of Staffulty and experts in a variety of fields. During the Orientation Week students come together to create a range of clubs and activities they would like to pursue during their time at LEAF Academy.

Additionally, members of the Staffulty, the community, and external guests can offer a wide variety of club-related activities; connecting students with expertise in their areas of interest. Registration for activities occurs at the beginning of each term. After each term, students can choose a new activity to pursue, or continue to pursue their previously selected club.