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How to Feature an Extracurricular Activity

Learn how to highlight an extracurricular activity on your organization’s profile so families can easily discover the programs you want to promote.

Want to bring more attention to a particular activity? AfterSchool HQ allows you to feature activities on your organization's profile page, making them more visible to families browsing your available programs.

Featured activities appear at the top of your activity list and are identified with a star, helping them stand out from other programs.

00:05: This article explains how to navigate the AfterSchool HQ platform to manage

00:09: extracurricular activities and student profiles.

00:12: You will learn how to access relevant sections and find guidance on creating

00:16: featured activities.

00:06: AfterSchool HQ allows you to feature an extracurricular activity so

00:09: it appears at the top of your organization's profile page.

00:13: This makes it easier for parents to discover the programs you want to highlight

00:18: From the main navigation menu, click Extracurricular Activities to view your

00:22: organization's activities

00:26: Locate the activity you want to highlight and click the pin icon next to it to

00:30: feature it on your organization's profile.

00:33: Once selected, the pin icon will turn yellow, indicating that the activity has been

00:37: successfully marked as featured

00:40: To see how the changes appear on your profile, click View Profile to open your

00:44: organization's public-facing page

00:48: You'll now see the featured activity displayed at the top of your activity list,

00:52: marked with a star.

00:53: This helps bring attention to the program and makes it easier for families to find

00:59: You've successfully learned how to feature an extracurricular activity on your

01:03: organization's profile in AfterSchool HQ.

01:06: Thanks for watching!

 

❗Before You Begin

Before featuring an activity, make sure you have access to your organization's AfterSchool HQ account and can view the Extracurricular Activities section.

 

1. Access Extracurricular Activities

From the main navigation menu, click “Extracurricular Activities” to view your organization's activities.

 

2. Select an Activity to Feature

Locate the activity you want to highlight and click the pin icon next to it to feature it on your organization's profile.

💡 Tip: Choose an activity you'd like to bring more attention to, such as a new program, an upcoming activity, or one you want families to discover more easily.

 

3. Confirm the Featured Status

Once selected, the pin icon will turn yellow, indicating that the activity has been successfully marked as featured.

💡 Tip: Look for the yellow pin icon to confirm that you've selected the correct activity.

 

4. Open Your Organization Profile

To see how the changes appear on your profile, click “View Profile” to open your organization's public-facing page.

💡 Tip: Reviewing your public profile allows you to see how families experience your organization's activity listings.

 

5. Verify the Featured Activity

You'll now see the featured activity displayed at the top of your activity list, marked with a star. This helps bring attention to the program and makes it easier for families to find.

💡 Tip: Make sure the correct activity appears at the top of your list before sharing your organization profile with families.

 


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does it mean to feature an activity?
A: Featuring an activity highlights it on your organization's profile page, placing it at the top of your activity list so families can find it more easily.

Q: How do I know if an activity has been successfully featured?
A: Once you click the pin icon, it will turn yellow. You can also click “View Profile” to verify that the activity appears at the top of your activity list with a star.

Q: Where do featured activities appear?
A: Featured activities appear at the top of the activity list on your organization's public-facing profile page.

Q: Does featuring an activity change its registration settings?
A: No. Featuring an activity is intended to highlight it on your organization's profile. It does not replace the activity's registration or setup options.

Q: Can I feature a different activity later?
A: Yes. You can return to the “Extracurricular Activities” section to manage which activities you want to highlight on your organization profile.

Q: Will families be able to see the featured activity?
A: Yes. Featured activities are displayed on your organization's public-facing profile, where families can browse your programs.

 

💡If you experience any issues or have further questions with “How to Feature an Activity”, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support team at support@afterschoolhq.com.