MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA — Calling all clowns, wire walkers, aerialists, and jugglers: Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is bringing back its Summer Circus Camp.
The 2022 camp will run Monday through Friday from June 20 to Aug. 26 and has options for kids ages 4 to 5, 6 to 7, 8 to 12, and 13 to 18. Participants will be divided into groups based on age and experience.
Prior experience is not necessary for participants.
Campers will walk the wire, take to the air and juggle their creativity from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Philadelphia School of Circus Arts’ circus campus, 6452 Greene St.
Costs are $450 for full day camps over a one-week session.
Extended camp, which will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., costs an additional $150 per week and is not available for kids 4 to 5 years old.
Registration can be done online here, by emailing [email protected], or calling 215-849-1991.
A $100 deposit per camp session enrollment is due when upon registration. The remaining balance is due on or before May 1. Enroll a sibling and get $25 off the total camp enrollment. Enroll in multiple sessions and get $25 off the total camp enrollment. Pre-registration and a deposit is required for all camp programs.
Trained professionals will lead lessons and activities on real circus equipment used by professional artists.
Campers learn trapeze, aerial rope, silks, feather-balancing, scarf-juggling, plate spinning, tightwire, rolling globe and acrobatics.
Campers will also create new friendships, become more receptive to new ideas, build self-esteem, learn team-work, and experience tons of circus fun.
“Summer is the perfect time to challenge your children with the right balance of creativity, skill building and connecting with new friends,” said Executive Director Kitsie O’Neill. “Summer Circus Camp is a one-of-a-kind experience that incorporates elements of play, mental concentration, trust, and of literally turning yourself upside-down. Participants will create new friendships, learn new skills, become more receptive to new ideas, build self-esteem, learn team-work, and simply experience pure fun!”
PSCA has a Health and Safety Plan that follows CDC and Philadelphia Department of Public Health guidelines for social distancing, face coverings, hand washing and disinfecting.
“Circus Camp is a unique and fun option for families looking to try something new and to unlock new talents to show off at the next family gathering,” added O’Neill.
Circus Summer Camp will take place at Circus Campus, the home of Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Circadium School of Contemporary Circus and Airplay Entertainment, plus the home of other circus and physical theater artists and organizations.
Camp will take place inside and outside around the 30,000+ square foot home in the former St. Madeleine Sophie Church in Mt. Airy with some classes in the 40-foot-high
Below is what to expect at camp:
A typical Tots/Junior camp day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Camp starts with a warm-up activity and then campers spend the morning working on different circus disciplines: acrobatics, aerials, juggling and balance – with plenty of snack, water and mask breaks outside. After lunch they will rest and recharge, do some arts and crafts and play fun circus games. Each camp session culminates in a performance for campers’ families!
A typical Youth/Teen camp day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Camp starts with a warm-up activity and then campers spend the morning working on different circus disciplines: 30 mins each of acrobatics, aerials, juggling and balance. After lunch there are specialty workshops (clown, hula hoop, theatre and more!) and a chance to hone their skills during a supervised open practice time. Camp ends with a fun and active group game. Each camp session culminates in a performance for campers’ families!
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