Some communities have drama clubs for children. Children who excel in the performing arts may be kept very busy. Those who don't get picked during auditions will have to look elsewhere. In larger cities, drama clubs are everywhere - in colleges, private schools, parks programs and with ethnic, religious and museum programs. There are also companies that put on plays without exclusion, but there is probably a charge for the child to participate.
Entire families can participate in drama by joining a living history program.
Some clubs are very well known and others don't advertise much. While a little costly, considering all of the accouterments that have to be purchased, especially when children are growing, these clubs can provide a creative outlet for entire families. The interested family will probably find such clubs that don't require auditions. Except for the activities already mentioned, the number of programs for tweens seems to drop dramatically. Apparently, these activities don't get good attendance from older children who aren't driving yet.