Clubs & Activities

Knowing that enrichment and growth happen beyond the classroom, we encourage students to participate in clubs and activities and make time during the day for them to explore their passions and interests.

During the school day, Lower School students participate in Friday clubs, which change each year depending on the interests of the students; Middle School students participate in clubs during their lunch period; Upper School activities and clubs meet both during and after school.

And students with a particular interest may start a new club!

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  • Activity Committee
  • Anime Club
  • Art Club
  • ASL Club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Attitude Changes Everything Club (ACE)
  • Book Club
  • Boys in the Middle Club
  • Bus Ambassadors
  • Business Club
  • Chess Club
  • Climate Committee
  • Climbing Club
  • Craft Club
  • Creative Writing Club
  • Current Events / Debate Club
  • Dance Team
  • Discipline Committee
  • Diversity Club
  • Drama/Theater Tech Club
  • Drawing Club
  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Environmental Plant Club
  • Equity and Social Justice Forum
  • Fashion Club
  • French Club
  • Students in the Middle Club
  • Girls of Science Club
  • GSA
  • Heart to Heart Club
  • Honor Committee
  • Improv Club
  • Journalism Club
  • Latin Club
  • Jewish Affinity
  • Latin
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Mahjong Club
  • Mindfulness Club
  • People of Color Club
  • Photography Club
  • Prom Committee
  • Puzzle Club
  • Robotics Club
  • Robotics Team
  • Service League
  • Spirit Committee
  • Sports Talk Club
  • Student Government Association
  • Students of Color Club
  • Taylor Swift Club
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Women’s Equity

After School Activities

As an extension of our daily program, McLean offers a variety of co-curricular activities that happen both after school and during the day. Our Mustang Activities programming includes:

The 3:20 Club welcomes students in K-4 for a structured afternoon of academic and extracurricular activities. Our goal is to provide activities that stimulate learning and enrich the school experience outside of the classroom. In order to achieve this goal, we feel group size is important; therefore, our activities average ten children per adult. Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions are available and require advanced registration and related fees. Payment options exist for single day, multi week, and drop in participation.

Time: Monday – Friday, 3:20 – 6:00 pm

The Middle School Study Hall is for students in grades 5-8 and is an important time for students to learn productive study habits and social skills. Homework is an essential part of Study Hall. Students are required to complete all homework and have it checked by an adult before they can begin another activity. If homework is not assigned, age appropriate academic related activities will be provided and students will be encouraged to participate in those activities during the academic time. To keep in line with school policy, we ask that students not bring their hand-held games. Payment options exist for single day, multi week, and drop in participation.

Time: Monday – Friday, 3:20 – 6:00 pm

McLean is pleased to offer the convenience of support services during the school day by our trained and qualified faculty. While these faculty members often support our students and teachers in the classroom, for those who would benefit from a one-on-one experience, we offer a fee-for-service program. Students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to take one-on-one lessons from a qualified musician. String lessons are highly recommended for any student participating in a String Ensemble. Advanced registration is required.

There are many fun after school activities for students to join. These activities may be separate, or in addition to the 3:20 Club and Study Hall. After School Activities change every six weeks and have included The Art of Science, Backyard Games, Coding & Robotics, Girls on the Run, Pokemon, and Sports just to name a few. So come out and play!

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Registration and Contact Info

McLean families, please view Mustang Activities on the Mustang Portal to register and see more information.

For more information contact:
Jenny Whichard ’92
Director of Auxiliary Programs