Hobbies For 17 Year Olds (Boys and Girls)

With so many hobbies to choose from, how do you decide what hobbies are good for 17-year-olds? Picking out hobbies for teenagers can be tricky. There are numerous hobbies available but choosing the right activity can still be a challenge.

If you ask any 17-year-old what their hobbies are, you are almost guaranteed to get an answer like sports, music, or video games.

Teens mostly spent their free time hanging out with friends and family or doing various lifestyle things like playing video games, watching anime, or surfing the net.

Your hobby could be something you are good at or enjoy doing, something that excites you and gives you a sense of achievement.

Finding a hobby that you love will help you get through high school and increase your chances for success in your future life.

I want to help, so I’ve put together a list of 20 awesome activities that every teenager should try. The list below should help lay the groundwork for your next hobby-related quest. Some may be new to you, others may have become second nature.

Hobbies For 17-Year-Olds

Pick Something New

I strive to learn something new every day. Even if you just try one new thing a month, you’ll begin to grow as an individual. You should always be looking for new hobbies, it’s amazing how much you can do when you find new hobbies.

Yoga

Cleanse your mind, body, and soul, start practicing yoga. You can do it a home, or get into a yoga class. You can achieve improved focus, a more flexible body, and improved coordination. If you want to improve your balance, then yoga may be something you might be interested in.

Learn a Musical Instrument and Join a Band

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar or any other instrument? It’s fun and rewarding, has been shown to improve memory function, and it can even make you more attractive to people, particularly the opposite sex. If anyone at school is into music, then finding a local band might be a good idea.

Explore Crafts

If you are like me, then you love crafts. I can tell that there are so many different lovely crafts out there and lots of tutorials for them on the web. So, if you are one of those people who love to make things with your own hands start with calligraphy, basket making, woodburning, or some other craft.

Chose a Sport

Football, ice hockey, golf, or netball… Do you like sports? Then pick an activity that interests you and imagine the experience of being on the winning team or dominating the competition. But remember: It is not about winning or losing, but enjoying yourself!

Start Gardening

A plant is a beautiful gift from the earth. Gardening is a great way to get exercise. Also, the rewards of gardening are fantastic; fresh air, sweat from working outside, fresh and healthy food, and look at nature in all its glory. It’s a fantastic way to add to your happiness and spend quality time with family or friends.

Try Horse Riding

Have you ever wanted to try horseback riding, but didn’t know where to start? A good way to begin with horse riding is to hire a local riding school. Your instructor will teach you the basics and give you a thorough skill-set so you can begin enjoying your new hobby on your own.

Learn a Language

Expanding your horizon is never a bad idea, and learning a new language can be a great jumping-off point. The ability to speak a foreign language can help teens find better jobs and get accepted into the best programs at American Universities. The new language will allow you to see the world from a new angle, and new ideas will open up in whole new ways.

Embrace Artistic Hobbies

Maybe you’re interested in drawing pictures. Or perhaps you’re interested in music. Or maybe you just like to create new things. You don’t need to be a professional to do the art, but all of these hobbies require practice and enthusiasm. The more you practice, the better you get at it.

Only Visit Museums You Love

Museums can offer an insight into history, architecture, culture, and much more. There’s something magical about being inside a building, that tells so much about who we are as people. It’s a good idea to put together a list of museums you want to see. The internet is full of amazing information about various museums, before visiting always check their website.

Choose an Activity that Involves Other People

If you’re looking for ways to engage with other people and have fun doing it, then recreation is a great place to start. It doesn’t matter what it is, just find something that you can get excited about and join in. Also blogging, social media, and forums can all be effective ways to connect with other like-minded individuals.

RC hobby

Why should you get involved with RC vehicles? It’s fun and not that difficult to learn. All you need to do is learn the basics of how RC vehicles work. Once you’re comfortable handling cars, you can move on to planes, and boats. If you love robots, then the RC hobby might be your thing.

Making Jewelry

Anyone can buy a necklace or a bracelet. But to make your own jewelry you’ll need a little experience and creativity. The thrill of creating something from scratch and trying to make it beautiful is rewarding. If you’re inspired get started with making earrings, necklaces, and rings.

Join a Club

When you’re young, you probably have many interests in common with your peers. Sharing feelings and interests is an important part of growing up. Clubs can help bring you together with people who share the same interests. The best way to find the right club is to ask friends and colleagues for recommendations.

Swimming

Swimming is something that I love to do. It’s been a passion of mine since I was a little kid, for me swimming is an excellent way to stay fit. Swimming makes me stronger, healthier, and it always puts a smile on my face! It may seem very difficult to start swimming but once you begin swimming more regularly you’ll soon start to enjoy your improvements.

Start A Blog or Vlog

If you love sharing your experiences and thoughts, then a blog or vlog could be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s also an excellent way to earn cash while pursuing a hobby you love. Getting your first site online can be as easy as uploading a picture and getting started.

Cooking

Cooking is often thought of as a woman’s activity, but it actually has a lot of crossover appeal from a man’s perspective too. I like to cook, actually, it’s one of the few hobbies I enjoy more than eating straight from the refrigerator. What about you? If you enjoy learning about different recipes, then cooking is an excellent hobby for you to join.

Reading

It’s simply a question of opening a book, many teens love to read. Harry Potter, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings are some of the most popular books among teenagers. Books help us think more clearly, read more deeply and develop our critical thinking. But not all books are worth your time, though. Some trashy novels can only serve to confuse and disillusion you.

Volunteering

Volunteering is one of the most powerful positive forces on earth. Whether you want to help clean up your community, plant a tree, host an event, or tutor at a local school, you have the power to make a difference in someone else’s life. Nonprofits need help, help them to handle these activities.

Woodworking

Woodworking doesn’t cost much to get started, although it does require some initial investment in tools. Maybe you’ll be surprised that you can build almost anything with a hand saw, think about cabinets, tables, and chairs. Study how others use their equipment and what techniques they use, this will help you gain advanced knowledge of working with wood.

Calligraphy

Calligraphy provides a perfect medium for expressing your unique style. If you’re inspired I suggest you read and learn about the different calligraphy styles. After you have armed yourself with the needed knowledge you can start with a simple calligraphy illustration and develop it into a full illustration or even a full-page spread.

Conclusion

While I believe there’s no definitive list of hobbies for 17-year-olds, it is still my belief that pursuing a hobby is an important part of growing up. Just like anything else in life, having good hobbies can make a difference in how successful you become. I hope this post has inspired you to find a hobby you are looking for.