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A Moment in the Life of Future Stars Campers

Written by Jordan Snider | Aug 8, 2018 9:00:19 AM

Meet Xavier!   He is in Circus Arts camp and VERY excited to be interviewed.  Xavier is a very enthusiastic camper and has improved in a variety of skills over the course of the two years that he has been at Future Stars.  Xavier is 8 years old and will be turning 9 in November.  He is going into 4th grade.  Discover more about this great fella. 

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Meg:  Hi Xavier! So what made you decide to join Circus Arts camp?

Xavier:  "Well, we heard about Future Stars Camps from our cousins, and then my Mom showed me the application, and I just chose Circus Arts camp myself."

Meg:  And, who are we?

Xavier:  "My sister and I attend Future Stars.  My sister joins Softball and S.T.E.A.M. camps."

Meg:  How long have you guys been coming to Future Stars Camps?

Xavier:  "This is my 2nd year and my sister's 3rd year.  My cousins have been coming for about 5 years.  They usually participate in Softball and Volleyball camps."

Meg:  So when your Mom showed you the application, what made you decide to choose circus?

Xavier:  "Well, I have always been a class clown, so I thought that it would be a good fit.  And then, I went for a week and just wanted to keep going!"

Meg:  Have you tried any other camps here?

Xavier:  "Yeah, I also do Soccer camp.  Circus is here for 4 weeks so I do Circus camp for 4 weeks and soccer the other weeks."

Meg:  Do you like one over the other?

Xavier:  "I like both camps a lot because circus and soccer are my favorite things to do."

Meg:  So could you maybe tell me a little bit about what you've been learning at the circus?

Xavier:  "Yeah, so I really like the unicycle, so I have been working on group work with some of my friends, especially Sophia.  We have even been working on juggling to each other while on the unicycle."

Meg:  I notice that you ride your unicycle in the mornings, is that yours?

Xavier:  "Yeah, my Dad was so proud of how much I have improved, so he surprised me with my own unicycle about 2 weeks ago."

Meg:  That's awesome! So when you're at home do you practice?

Xavier:  "Yeah, now that I have my own I practice up and down my street."

Meg:  What else do you enjoy working on at circus camp?

Xavier:  "I like the silks, I have been adding onto my "pullover" this week, and my friend and I made an improv move for the show on the silks.  I also like trapeze and clowning because I like acting and being funny."

Meg:  Do you act at your school?

Xavier:  "Yeah, I was in the school play this year and was an Oompa Loompa in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Meg:  Do you like juggling?

Xavier:  "Yeah, but it can be hard. I am working on clubs this week."

Meg:  So, what else do you like to do in your free time?

Xavier:  "I like to play soccer.  I play during the year and I play with my friends for fun, too.  I also like to bike with my cousins, but I haven't been as much since I got my unicycle."

Meg:  That's great.  Well, I am so glad that you have been enjoying camp so much, Xavier! I hope that you have a great rest of your summer.  I will see you around either at Circus Arts or Soccer camp.

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