Clubs and Activities


  • Clubs meet on Wednesday’s during B schedule starting at 7:45am. 
  • Advisory dates are scheduled for Advisory time from 7:15 to 7:45 then club time begins at 7:45.

Club meeting dates for 2012-13

September 19 Advisory/Clubs

October 17 Advisory/Clubs

October 24 Clubs

November 14 Advisory/Clubs

November 21 Clubs

December 12 Advisory/Clubs

January 16 Advisory/Clubs

January 30 Clubs

February 13 Advisory/Clubs

February 27 Clubs

March 20 Advisory/Clubs

April 10 Advisory/Clubs

April 17 Clubs

May 1 Advisory/Clubs

May 8 Clubs

May 22 Advisory/Clubs

 

CLUBS FOR 2012-2013

Art                                             Schmidt H-1

Club focus: To allow students to express their artistic talents.

ASB/Leadership                   Elam A-13

Club Focus: ASB & Class officers meet regularly to plan and implement school activities and discuss school culture and climate. ASB meets every Tuesday at 7am.

Champions Club                 Kraves H-1

Club Focus: To have fun with (mostly) Nintendo based video games.  All games rated E for Everyone!

Chess Club                             House D-7

Club Focus: Chess club is for anyone who enjoys playing chess and would like to improve their game.

Cultural Awareness           Alonso D-6

Club Focus: To celebrate cultures of the world in our school and community. Cultural Awareness club raises funds for World Vision, an international organization that supports children in Africa and helps countries recover from natural disasters.

Debate                                    Anderson B-7

Club Focus: The development of rigorous and critical thinking, and to foster a team culture based on thoughtfulness and respect. Students who participate in high school debate benefit tremendously. Debate teaches critical thinking, research and writing skills, persuasive communication, and the ability to see both sides of important issues. It also fosters leadership, citizenship, and self-confidence.

DECA                                       Elam E-2

Club Focus: DECA is a learning experience like no other. The DECA classroom has been likened to a "learning laboratory" where students can explore the real- life impact of their decisions, participate in activities where they can make a difference in their community, and develop leadership skills that last a lifetime.  DECA students have the opportunity for travel and competition as well as Pro Sports Career Day and the DECA-Safeway Takeover. Take Marketing, Join DECA! www.wadeca.org

Drama                        Cummins  Drama Room

Club Focus: Drama Club is for anyone who is interested in theater or would like a better understanding of Capital’s theater department.  You can learn basic knowledge of acting or helping out backstage for theater productions.   Drama club will help you grow through games, activities and tips on auditioning.

Environmental                      Hook I-4

Club Focus: Environmental club is dedicated to serving the CHS community by reducing the environmental impact of CHS and the Olympia community in general.  Their goal is to promote environmental awareness among students and club members. 

FBLA                                        McFadden E-3

Club Focus:  Future Business Leaders of America is a business club that offers you a great chance to make new friends, compete in business subjects (regional and state), attend conferences and develop leadership skills.  This is an exceptional club if you are planning on going to college or having a business career. Membership is open to all students.

Film                                           McNabbC-4

Club Focus: If you are a movie buff, this club is for you! Watch and discuss various types of films in a fun, relaxed setting.

Gay-Straight Alliance        Kinsel  D-3

Gay-Straight Alliance Network is a youth leadership organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources through peer support, leadership development, and training.

Go                                              House  D-7

Club Focus: To promote and provide a central place for prospective players to learn, study, teach and play the game of Go.

Hip Hop                                  Owens B-8

Club Focus: Hip Hop club is for anyone interested in learning the hip hop style of dance.  Hip Hop club may occasionally perform for the school.

HOSA                                       Martin I-2

Club Focus: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.  HOSA club goes hand in hand with CHS’s Sports Medicine class.

Harry Potter                          Kabat  A-1

Club Focus: An environment in which Harry Potter fans can discuss common interests, achieve a sense of community and create awareness for Harry Potter. 

Honor Society                        Samson A-7

Club Focus: Honor Society is a club for students who excel academically and in areas of leadership and service.  Students must maintain a 3.4 GPA and show evidence of good character, service and leadership in order to join honor society.

Horticulture/FFA               Watts I-10

Club Focus:  FFA (Formerly Future Farmers of America) makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.  Horticulture Club/ FFA students participate in recreation and service projects with funds earned from the spring plant sale.  Students are also encouraged to join the National FFA to participate in career development events and leadership camp.

Invisible Children               Street B-3

Club Focus: To raise awareness and funds for the rescuers of the Child Soldiers of Uganda.  See the website www.invisiblechildren.com for further information. 

Japanese                                 Nelson D-1

Club Focus: This club is for anyone who wants to expand the knowledge of the Japanese culture in a fun atmosphere.

Key Club                                Kenyon A-3

Club Focus: Key club is a service organization which is sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club.  Their objective is the development of initiative, leadership ability and good citizenship practices.

Knowledge Bowl                  Johnston B-10

Club Focus: Knowledge Bowl is an interdisciplinary academic competition involving teams of four to six students trying to answer questions in a written round and several oral rounds.  Students compete against other schools in our league, possibly competing in regionals and state. 

Music                                        Shine B-2

Club Focus: A place for students to share their appreciation for various types of music.

Pacific Islanders Club                 Muhich  I-3

For anyone interested in traditional dance and learning about Island culture.

P.E.A.C.E.                              Vandiver A-4

Club Focus: People Encouraging Awareness & Cultivation Equality developed a group that would spread awareness on social and economic issues occurring in the world today.  This club raises money for organizations who help with natural disasters.

Photography                          LeDuc F-1

Club Focus: To appreciate photography and learn more about through fun activities concerning the art of photography.

Red Cross                               DeBruyne A-8

Club Focus: Red Cross club works directly with the American Red Cross to plan and promote blood drives at Capital High School.

Robotics  Wright I-2

The Olympia Robotics Federation is the most advanced high school robotics group in the OSD. More Information: ORF Web Page

Rotary Interact                    Deakins          A-12      

Club Focus: To increase awareness for teen homelessness and hunger in the area while proactively combating such issues in area middle schools.

Thespians                               Cummins Stage

Club Focus: Open to 11th and 12th grade students who must pledge this international theatre fraternity.  See Drama teacher for details.