After-school activities....Those three little words can strike fear into any parent's heart. Extra-curricular activities are needed for resumes, college applications, to keep young ones occupied; they define many a child's life during pre-college years. Parents often rush to involve their children in as many activities as possible as early as possible. Children are heavily affected by the extra-curricular activities parents choose. The author is a gifted student, and he has that "wonderful" gifted-kid attribute known as Excruciatingly-Bored-When-Not-Challenged. He has been through many of the challenges gifted kids often face. In this article, the author offers the following advice for parents and educators: (1) Help the gifted student find his passion: art, science, whatever it may be; (2) Watch for signs; (3) See his strengths; (4) Involve him in a high-quality program, and sit back and watch; (5) Don't pile up the activities; (6) Provide time, space, and don't overload; (7) Give good options and a gentle push, and surround the student with people who will help him reach his goals; (8) Find older mentors to help the child explore ideas; and (9) Let him reach for the stars.