Clubs & Activities

Art club is every Thursday after school until 5pm.  Students of all skill levels are encouraged to explore the Fine Arts. Art club is open to all DC students regardless if they are currently enrolled in an art course. The allotted time can be used to learn new skills or simply serve as an extension of studio time. Members are not obligated to stay the entire time and will always have an art teacher on hand to work with.

DECA club is for anyone interested in business and finance. We’ll be doing monthly competitions (online and in-person) to help build skills and challenge ourselves. This year, the club will be unofficial since we’re not paying DECA dues, but we’ll still do fun activities and competitions. Next year, the club will be official and we’ll compete against other schools. We’ll have regular meetings to help everyone learn and grow in business and finance.

The Chess Club at DC aims to create a welcoming and enjoyable space for all students to enjoy playing chess. By participating, students will improve their critical thinking and strategic skills in a lively and competitive setting. The club meets every Thursday in the BFLC right after school.

The Classical Society is a student-guided organization which furthers the field of classical studies beyond Latin class. Among the most popular events are movie screenings, Roman food, and games in Latin. The Classical Society also sponsors trips to universities twice per year, including The University of Michigan's Latin Day. Further, the Classical Society contributes to the Catholic mission of the school by organizing trips to Latin Mass and with study of the Vulgate. Much of what we do is to deepen our knowledge of the ancient world, and explore how the ancient world manifests itself in our modern society. We meet every other week from September through June.

Do you like earning a college scholarship, solving challenges, remote controlled robots, game strategy, building, programming, community outreach, building business skills, competing, and having fun? FIRST Robotics has something for everyone to discover and love! Join Divine Child Robotics Falcons Team 8179!

UNICEF, or the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, is dedicated to advocating for children's rights and assisting them in meeting their basic needs and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential.This club is dedicated to fundraising throughout the year while providing students with opportunities to serve the most vulnerable. We’re seeking students who are ready to become leaders in serving their community. What qualifications are needed? Simply a dedicated student ready to take on challenges to support their community.

The activities are open to any student interested in theatre. You do not have to be a cast member of the current production to be involved.  Students may also become a member of the International Thespian Society by working to earn 10 honor points.  These can be earned by involvement in productions, workshops, field trips, and social activities. Inducted Thespians assume leadership roles as officers, liaisons to the Michigan Educational Theater Association and the Dearborn Area Theater Association, as well as the ability to compete for scholarships and awards at theatre festival.

DC esports is one of the first high school teams in the nation to be fully backed and supported by the school and administration. We meet twice weekly in person (Tuesday and Thursday after school), as well as online for weekly tournaments. Students learn about teamwork, communication, and strategy all while playing a game they love. Current teams: Mario Kart, Overwatch, Rocket League, Splatoon, Super Smash Bros, and Valorant. 

The Ethics Bowl Team engages in a debate-style discussion of ethical conundrums, encouraging students to practice civil discourse around problems in ethics. The team will utilize study of foundational ethical philosophy and gospel values to see multifaceted approaches and solutions to unclear ethical problems. This team will compete a couple times per year against other schools in teams, and will meet once per week.

This club is designed to expose students to the German, Austrian, and Swiss cultures with many different activities, including a trip to Frankenmuth, German cooking, German game day, and much more! Meetings are every other Thursday after school in room 116B.

Hiking Club is a group of students and faculty who love the outdoors and enjoy hiking.  The club meets monthly and organizes 3-4 weekend hikes a year at area trails, parks, and nature preserves.

Link Crew is our high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their Divine Child High School experience. As positive role models, our well-trained junior and senior Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success. Link Crew also sponsors monthly activities for the freshmen including Tailgate, Halloween Bash, Pre-Thanksgiving Activity and many more. If you're a current sophomore or junior and want to help make a positive impact, be on the lookout for the application process in February!

Are you interested in learning how to play the Commander format of Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Come join a space for players to connect, share strategies, and engage in casual or competitive play.

This club is designed for students interested in the health and medical professions with a focus on service opportunities.

A mock trial team is a dedicated group of students who come together to simulate real courtroom trials, acting as lawyers, witnesses, and legal experts. Working together they learn case materials, build legal arguments, and practice courtroom procedures in order to argue both sides of an imaginary case. The team capitalizes on the skills of public speaking, critical thinking, and legal literacy, as the participants deliver opening statements, question witnesses, and respond to objections accurately. More than a competition, mock trial fosters cooperation, confidence, and acquaintance with the legal system, creating a challenging yet rewarding experience for all involved.

NBA Fantasy Club is low-key, low investment, and a lot of fun! Whether you have played sports in the past or not, it does not matter. NBA Fantasy is easy to learn. You do not need to know about NBA players. You do not need to know about basketball. This is a competitive and fun activity. Let’s see who will take the title this year!

The Ping Pong and Pickleball Club is dedicated to helping members improve their ping pong and pickleball skills in a fun and social environment. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced player, the club offers opportunities for everyone to learn and grow. Members will have the chance to participate in friendly matches, tournaments, and skill-building sessions focused on techniques. The club also provides a great way to meet new people who share a common interest in these two sports. No prior experience is required! We welcome all skill levels as this club is meant to be a fun after-school activity.

Do you find putting puzzles together relaxing or enjoy the sense of accomplishment after completing a 500 or 1000 piece puzzle? Then join us on the third Thursday of each month for puzzle club! Bring your own you want to work on, or a group puzzle will be provided. Do you prefer sudoku or crossword puzzles? We will have those available too!

The Reading Buddies is a high school group where students read to visiting elementary school children once a month. The elementary school students  come to the high school for special reading sessions, where club members share age-appropriate books and help spark a love of reading. The club promotes literacy, builds connections between age groups, and gives high school students a chance to develop leadership and mentoring skills in a fun and supportive environment.

The Student Council is a group of young men and women chosen by their respective classes to represent them as a voice for the entire student body. The council conducts various school, social, community and service projects and activities. Elections are held in the spring for the following year’s council. Freshmen elections are held in November.

The DC Tech & Robotics Club (DCTR) is for students interested in robotics or engineering. Our main focus is in robotics but we also investigate other areas of technology and engineering. We do a variety of projects and also compete in the Square One Innovative Vehicle Design Competition. Meet Tuesday and Friday 2:30 pm to 4 pm.

Our mission is to embody and model the very essence of what it is to be a Varsity team member throughout the Divine Child High School community, within the competitive environment, and whenever the opportunity to demonstrate good citizenship. It doesn’t matter if you do not have the skill sets initially, a Varsity member is an individual who has been willing to do the hardest work, collaborate with others, and strive towards a common goal to achieve success. MENTOR, MODEL, AND SERVE.

Our focus is on cultivating mental wellness, mental health awareness, and mental health education. We want to help battle the stigma around mental illness and provide all individuals a safe place to feel loved and supported. Overall wellness is important to our health. Our club's focus will include an all-encompassing approach to health and wellness.