The aim of diploma paper is to analyze how 3rd and 4th grade pupils are involved to participate in extra – curricular activities in Panevėžys. The objectives of the paper are: to analyze how actual these problems are in the scientific literature and in the standards, to gather and to analyze the information about the tendencies of pupils’ participation in non-formal training in Panevėžys. On the ground of the results of investigation to make recommendations to institutions of general education and non-formal training in order to improve their work and cooperation. The results or the investigation showed the main reasons for low level of pupils’ participation in the activities of non-formal training institutions. The main reasons are: the lack of information, poor management, the pupils’ unwillingness, etc. Having estimated the results or the investigation in the diploma work it I’ve recommended to increase the cooperation between formal and non-formal educational institutions. More information should be provided by non-formal training institutions. Comprehensive schools teachers should advise the pupils and their parents what forms of activities to choose. There should be more cooperation between both institutions in sharing their experience and organizing various activities.