How do I initiate interaction with a school friend?

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I befriended a kid from one of my classes a few months ago. We speak to each other semi-regularly and have exchanged phone numbers. I'd like to interact with him outside of school. Should I text him and try to continue a conversation we had earlier, or should I ask if he'd be willing to play online games over the weekend or something of the like?

Hello,
This is coming from someone that is crap at socialising so take it as you want.
Get to know them when you see them, ask them what they like. If you find you have something in common with them talk more about it and ask if you can do something based around that in the future. Example, I met a guy name Steve, nice guy, chatty, friendly. We spoke about music and playing guitar. We walked home together and talked. He said, "do you want to get together and play guitar sometime?". Simple, easy and to the point. I froze, stammered and made a poor excuse not to. He was visibly affected by this and I felt crap. I walked off and have regretted it a lot. My lack of ability at socialising, at guitar playing and just lack of enthusiasm (at the time). I could have said, "I am not that great a guitar player, but would like to hang out" Simple. I feel bad that I refused and made him feel awkward.
Keep it light, take rejection, don't read into it too much, don't expect too much and you should be ok.
All the best, Good luck and I hope it works out for you. Come back and talk about it in future and share your insights.
Simon