Depending on where you live, you should first look into the programs run by your dong (the smallest geographical unit, similar 

to town), i.e. 주민센터 or 주민 자치센터, or gu (next larger unit, similar to county). If you're lucky, your gu might also operate a

sports and recreation center called 청소년 수련관 or 청소년 회관 (Youth culture center). For example, if you live in 서울시 관악구 신림동,

try looking up "관악구 청소년" or "신림동 청소년" or "관악구 체육." You will find a number of resources. You can often find classes for

sports like ping pong, basketball, and swimming.

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There is usually a gap in age groups for classes at these recreation centers. Classes are offered for elementary school students 

and adults, but classes for middle and high school students are usually unavailable. So, a 7th grader may have to join the adult

class, but many centers do not allow this. If you go to an open swimming session, you might find it awkward to be the only t

teenager among senior citizens. If you're really serious, try to hire a personal coach and go to Jamsil Olympic swimming

center. They have an Olympic size pool with deep lanes, which is rare to find in Korea. Jamsil also offers serious tennis lessons. 

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When it comes to team sports such as basketball or soccer, it is quite expensive to be a part of a competitive team. However, 

programs offered in youth centers are very reasonably priced but often lack the competitiveness. There are private sports clubs

such as 팀식스, 삼성썬더스 리틀썬더스 but they are expensive (actual cost is greater than what is posted on the web) and might not

be available where you live. Search really hard and look around. Raise your voice and try to create new activities in your local

area. This will change extracurricular activities for both homeschool and non-homeschool students seeking to pursue their

interests outside of the classroom with more seriousness.