InThe Sims 4, players can have their Sims join afterschool activities. These activities range from sports to drama to scouting and building on different skills. They can be joined through the same method a Sim uses to get a job via their phone. Alternatively, they can hang around after school by the lockers and interact with the people in charge of the activities to find out more about them and join. Players will need to choose wisely, as some of these activities are very demanding with their time and requirements.
These part-time activities are considered a career track that involves no compensation. Similar to a job, they involve multiple levels of promotion with rewards. While each offers benefits, some offer more than others, including developing multiple skills. Several also offer the benefit of setting the Sim up for success when getting ready to establish their career later in life. Players should consider these options when choosing an afterschool activity inThe Sims 4first.
Updated on June 13, 2025, by Ashely Claudino:Afterschool activities and clubs are a great way to keep younger Sims busy in The Sims 4. This article has been updated, making it easier for readers to find key information about each club.
8Computer Club
Focus: Programming Skill
For players who want their Sim to grow up and follow the Tech Guru Career path, starting with the Computer Club afterschool activity is a great beginning. This activity has three levels of promotion and an easy schedule; it meetsMonday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The promotions in the Computer Club are tied to theProgramming Skill. To advance through the ranks in this activity, players will need to have their Sim practice programming extensively between club meetings, as they are not allowed to practice during meeting times.
To reach the top tier of the Computer Club, the Sim must reach level 4 of the Programming Skill. Additionally, there is the option to take part in a Science Fair, where the Sim will put their programming to the test. Players will use the Sim’s phone to request the fair, which cannot interfere with any other school activity. It will be held the following day at 5 PM on the football field if approved. This activity is available inThe Sims 4High School Years pack.
7Chess Team Member
Focus: Logic Skill
The High School Years pack added four afterschool activities: Chess, Computer, Cheer, and Football. If the three latter aren’t for you, you should give chess a go, as it’ll help your Sims build up theLogic Skillwhile meeting like-minded teens.
Gamers will have to attend Chess Team meetings onMondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. They must work on their Logic Skill in order to get promoted and climb up the ranks on the team.
6Drama Club
Focus: Charisma Skill and Acting Skill (Teen) or Creativity Skill (Child)
Players needThe Sims 4Get Famous expansion to access the Drama Club afterschool activity. There are four levels to this activity, and it’s great because it builds two skills while players work through the promotions. The first two promotions require building theCharisma or Creativity Skill. They’ll have to reach level 4 with this skill. The second skill that’s important to this activity isActing, which will need to be increased to level 3.
The schedule is more time-consuming compared to some of the other activities.Drama Club meets Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. There will also beperiodic drama performancesthat the family will have the opportunity to attend; however, it will be a rabbit hole text adventure where the player does not get to observe or interact other than selecting which family members will come along.
5Football Team Member
Focus: Fitness Skill
The Football Team Member afterschool activity was added toThe Sims 4with the High School Years expansion pack, so it is only available for teens who are attending high school.
Sims must also attend football practice everyMonday, Wednesday, and Friday between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. They can gradually climb up the ranks of the activity and become Football Team Captain if they get to level 4 of the Fitness Skill. Not only will this get them a shiny trophy and a golden football, but they also earn theStar Player Trait, which makes it easier for the Sim to improve their Fitness Skill.
4Soccer Team Player
Focus: Fitness Skill and Logic Skill
Gamers who own the Discover UniversitySims 4expansion pack can have their Sims join the Soccer Team Player afterschool activity. Depending on the Sim’s alma mater, they’ll be able to join its Sports Team and represent their university in weekly tournaments.
Soccer practice takes place fromMondays to Saturdays between 6 PM and 9 PM. On top of this, oftentimes there are also matches on Fridays and Saturdays at 6 PM. Players must practice kicking and juggling a soccer ball to improve their performance, and they must increase their Fitness and Logic Skills to level 6 and 5 respectively in order to reach the maximum rank andget a head start in theAthlete Career.
3Cheer Team Member
Players who enjoy dancing and theFitness Skillshould definitely consider having their Simjoin the Cheer Team inThe Sims 4. The Cheer Team Member afterschool activity is one of the four clubs added toThe Sims 4with the High School Years pack. Although it focuses on one of the main skills in the game, it also adds a whole new activity: cheering. Players will be able to use a Cheer Mat and practice cheering routines to improve their skill and their performance on the team.
Gamers must attend cheer practiceevery Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. On top of this, there’s also a Cheerleading Team Sports Day on Friday between 5 PM and 10 PM, which allows Sims to put their skills to the test in a cheerleading competition.
2E-Sports Competitor
Focus: Video Game Skill and Charisma Skill
The E-Sports Competitor afterschool activity is an excellent option for those looking to break into ahigh-paying career after university. It’s available inThe Sims 4Discover University. The Sims who reach the top level of promotion in this activity can join the Tech Guru Career and skip five promotion stages. They’ll jump to a higher-paying salary and receive more vacation time.
To achieve the different levels of promotion in the E-Sports Competitor afterschool activity, players must have their Sims work on two different skills:Video Gaming and Charisma. They must get to level 6 of the Video Gaming Skill and reach level 4 of the Charisma Skill. This activity will take up a significant amount of the Sim’s time; practice isMonday through Thursday, 6 PM to 10 PM. Then onFriday and Saturday, the Sim may be competing in events from 6 PM to 10 PM.
1Scout
Focus: All Skills
As part ofThe Sims 4Seasons pack, theScout afterschool activityis restricted to children and teens. The schedule is very mild, meeting on Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM to 4 PM. There are five levels of promotions, and the process is very straightforward. Sims will need to earn a certain number of badges to attain promotions, with the final promotion requiring all badges to be earned.
What’s great about this activity is that earning each badge will require the use of different skills. Players will have the chance to build up many different skills in their Sims by collecting all nine badges, advancing them significantly. Additionally, when they reach the final promotion, the reward is theScouting Aptitude Reward Trait, whichincreases the Sim’s skill gains by 25 percent for life. This trait stacks with other skill gain types.
