After School Programs
Middle school youth are often difficult to connect with and it was very gratifying watching my students briefly forget to be ‘cool’ and just have fun having fun!
Bobbie Willard, SOS Coordinator
Avery County YO! Program
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Skill Toy Club 
Twist & Earn Workshops Performances References
Add an active, skill-based club to your after school program to ensure boys and girls 10-16 have the opportunity to be physically active while building self confidence, sharpening focus, and developing 21st century skills. Programs are complimentary to the missions of Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA’s, 4H, and organizations serving middle school aged youth.
Skill Toy Club: Engage members 10 and older in self-directed, skill-based, creative play. Learning to juggle, play flower sticks, catch kendama, and manipulate other skill based props makes a lasting positive impact of young adults. <more>
Twist & Earn! A program that provides materials to teach teens balloon sculpting and entrepreneurial skills. These new skills that can be used to add a festive air to community events, raise money for field trips, or complete community service hours. <more>
Children 10 years and older 60 minutes in length All equipment provided
Juggle Me This: Three ball juggling is broken down into simple, easy to learn steps. Participants are given individual feedback as well as learn how to give constructive feedback to peers. By the end of the session everyone improves.
Skill Toys from Around the World: Introduce participants to kendama, flower sticks, diabolo and other skill toys that have histories dating back thousands of years. Workshop is fast paced as students move through stations and try their hands at each.
Twisted Fun:Tweens & teens are introduced to basic balloon twisting skills to make dogs, giraffes, and other sculptures. Teams then face a challenge that incorporates brainstorming, creative thinking, performance, and of course, balloons! We can customize the challenge to fit with your program’s objectives.
Audiences of all ages 45 minutes in length Sound system provided
Just Paul: Vaudeville style show that incorporates juggling, magic, physical comedy, and improvisation. Highly interactive and sure to keep audiences engaged from beginning to end.
Read Yourself Silly: 45 minute juggling & magic show for elementary students in which Paul tells the story of how a trip to the circus inspired him to visit his library to learn more about juggling which led to balloons, magic, and the history of the circus. Throughout the performance he models how learning through books can be fun and often times leads you to discover new interests.
Do Something! Based on the performer’s own experience as an entrepreneur, Do Something! challenges middle and high school students to discover their passions and research their career options. Juggling, magic, and physical comedy illustrate several easy steps to guide career exploration.
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Everything is checked out!! The kids are really enjoying learning all these props.
What a great club!
Nicole Cebula - Skill Toy Club Coordinator
The Franklin Academy, Wake Forest, NC
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Avery Co. YO! - Boone, NC 2007 |
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