Anyone else with a kid with no interest in extracurriculars

I too, agree with the "why force them to partake, in things they don't want to do".

I was forced to play softball, because my Sister wanted to play, and my Mom signed up as the Coach, and signed me up too. I hate every single second of it. I am not athletic, I was afraid of being hit by the ball. I would stand there, I wouldn't even attempt to get the ball, and I would just randomly swing while at bat, when it's my turn to bat. I hated having to do it several times a week(practice and game). It was over 40 years ago, and I'm still resentful. 

Not everyone is wired to always have to "do something". I am one, that needs my me time, my quiet time, my alone time. I have always been this way, even as a child/teen. Being forced to "do something" causes resentment. As a kid, I spent a lot of time my myself....reading, riding my bike, walking through the woods. Participating in stuff, is not for everyone.

As an adult, I am book reader and a scrapbooker. I like walking. I like going online...reading message boards, browsing pinterest, etc.. All of which are quieter, individual type activities.

Just my opinion...but this kind of must "do something" post, is also right up there with "you are not going to sleep the day away"..... and wake the kids/teens up early every day, during summer break. 

I think if she's in band, that's enough for now. If she decides later she wants to drop band, I might start worrying. I do think kids need some extra curricular activities.

My oldest had zero interest in sports. His school started a Robotics team his Junior year and that finally called to him. Because of that experience he is now in an electrical apprenticeship program. So, you never know.

You could encourage her to find something outside of school. My daughter started helping a family friend coach cheer in the winter for elementary age girls. She never was in cheer herself, but loves working with kids. School isn't the only place to get involved.

If she's in band, she has found a small group. Band is hyper active and it's own community, so I would leave it at that. I have two band kids, and know how much time it takes.

I think finding somewhere for her to volunteer is a great idea! You can look at justserve.org to find volunteer opportunities in your zip code and you can filter by age group, I believe.

I agree completely with ScrapbookMyLife . I think if kids have their own interests that they pursue independently it won't kill them to not be forced to play soccer or take dance classes or whatever. When I was young I had a LOT of varied interests that I would read about in library books or do on my own. I wasn't athletic at all. I got great grades, stayed out of trouble and did my own thing--a LOT. I'm glad my mom never pushed me to be in scouts or on little league teams or take dance classes because that wasn't my jam. We didn't have the money for it anyway. I came out of my shell in my own time and ended up following my own interests once I got to be a sophomore in high school.