Boys & Girls Club Achievement Report Profiles Flow Circus Club

The Flow Circus Skill Toy Club Program launched at the Wake Forest, NC Boys & Girls Club in January 08 was profiled in Making Every Moment Count: An Achievement Report From The Boys & Girls Clubs, Summer 08.  The description mentions some of the skill toys we use and some of their benefits beyond encouraging active learning.  Benefits such as patience, perseverance, dedication and teamwork. The report then goes on to mention the impact on our program had in the community by club members participating in Talent Shows and volunteering at a town festival.

Special thanks to the Koinonia Foundation, Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment, and Wal-Mart for their support of this program.

The profiled member in this report is an 11 year old boy from the Wake Forest Club.  He is the recipient of the  STAR Award and is described as "the one kid who does it all".  Not surprisingly, he was also an active member of our Skill Toy Club.  Congratulations Faison!

Making Every Moment Count: An Achievement Report From The Boys & Girls Clubs - Summer 2008

New Flow Circus Photo Gallery

I am excited to share my love of photography (and my new camera!) with you. I will be posting photos from Paul's shows on the new Flow Circus Photo Gallery. Take a look at images from his recent tours in Alabama, SC, and NC. Check back - more will be added soon!

Thanks to our wonderful audiences for being so playful!

 

Juggling, Magic, and Balloon Camps Begin!

We are halfway through our first week of camp this summer.  We couldn't of asked for a better group of kids to kick it off.

We are three days in and campers have learned to perform a few feats of amazing magic, create balloon sculptures and hats, and everyone is well on their way to becoming a juggler.  We are continually impressed with their focus, skill, and enthusiasm and look forward to the rest of the week.

Visit the Camp Program Page for more information about our summer and fall camps.

Stewart Theatre Video

Thanks to everyone who stuck around after the show at Stewart Theatre in Dunn, NC today.  We captures some excellent footage that will be used in a music video project that is expected to be completed by August.

You can also watch the 3-ball juggling routine from this show here.

Catch the Reading Bug Summer Tour Continues in NC & SC

Paul has been helping kids Catch the Reading Bug in Lancaster County (SC), Kings Mountain (NC), Harnett County (NC) and Rowan County (NC). His enthusiasm for the Variety Arts (juggling, magic, balloons, and of course, improvisation) are contagious!

Have you seen one of these performances? What did you think?

Catch the Reading Bug Summer Tour Begins in Alabama

The first of 3 out of state tours began today with 2 shows in Chambers County Alabama. Both shows were well attended and jam packed with spectical, laughs, and audience participation. We also debuted our newest routine, 8 spinning plates!

If you attended a show and would like to comment, please do so. We would love to hear what you thought of the performance!

Memories of Play: An Oral History Project

Webkinz, Wii, and playdates...technology is forever altering the experience of play. Going, going, and gone are the days of neighborhood pick-up kickball games, imaginative adventures in the woods, and afternoons of mastering the yo-yo, hula hoop, tops, and other skill toys.

In an effort to preserve the spirit of unstructured childhood play, we are gathering stories about favorite toys and games prior to 1980.

Tell us your story or ask a parent or grandparent for a story about their favorite game or toy. Be sure to include the approximate year of your recollections and enjoy your memories of play!