{"id":747,"date":"2017-01-23T17:08:41","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T17:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/?page_id=747"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:56:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:56:05","slug":"circus-day-camps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/en\/circus-day-camps\/","title":{"rendered":"Day Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"metaslider-id-3871\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-3871 ml-slider has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"250\" data-width=\"250\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_3871\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_3871\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-3872 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-04-28 12:58:03\" data-filename=\"b.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/b.jpg\" class=\"slider-3871 slide-3872 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/b.jpg 250w, https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/b-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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Join our mailing list.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001dbhkIZY57-CufkGBXAPesdnszj6Zpen4TdDvpvGYcgLm01BtR1zEOvn4D-NqBABfgUsNnxtd8BwLOgjRbk1OtVnSvcAO31Vm5_vV5ea7NkC3fh2HgTpAcaCITKnEuQLHc8orKlZRL2kz35ZlYCxZQslzPVlQwbVedOxQeVCbLWc%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5570 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/join-our-mailing-list-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"38\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Summer camp info<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/info-for-those-registered-for-camp\/\">Once you are registered here is the important information info to take note of before camp starts<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6815 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/outdoors-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/outdoors-aerial.jpg 431w, https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/outdoors-aerial-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Most of our coaches are bilingual (English\/French).<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: 600;\">The circus camp info<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our day camp is for 8-14 year olds. 15-year-olds are also welcome.<\/p>\n<p>Have<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> fun<\/span><\/strong>, stay active, and make <strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">friends<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Our team has been running the circus day camp with great success since 2005. Every year we continue to accomplish something <strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">unique<\/span><\/strong> for Ottawa youths.<\/p>\n<p>As always, the camp is run by professional circus artists and highly qualified coaches and brings an opportunity for kids a<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">nd youths to learn skills and techniques firsthand from<strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> experts<\/span> <\/strong> in each of the circus disciplines.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\">\n<p>All-Level Camps: No experience necessary. Beginner to advanced. Participants will be divided into groups based on age and skill level.<\/p>\n<p>Circus art forms are taught progressively, such as aerial silks, juggling, flower sticks, poi, diabolo, hula hoops, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> acrobatics<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and tumbling.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up today before we fill up!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Youths who have passed the age for camp and want to come as <strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">volunteers<\/span><\/strong> are invited to send us an email expressing their desire and availability. We encourage the older, more experienced youths to help the younger beginners, as this creates some <strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">extraordinary<\/span><\/strong> teamwork and helps everyone shine.<\/p>\n<p>Parents are invited to the kids\u2019 circus performance at the end of each week.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6692 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Outside-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Outside-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Outside-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Outside-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Outside-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Outside-1-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>How much does the camp cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$425 for each participant for 1 week (camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)<br \/>\n$60 for each participant for extended hours for the week or $20 per day (aftercare 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>If I have a credit on my account. Can I apply it to the camp?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a discount for a sibling?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are sorry to say that we cannot offer sibling discounts this year. We will, however, offer a 50% subsidy on 1 spot each week. Send us an email if this is of interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should my child bring every day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See the link at the top of this page for the information you need once you are registered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does a typical day\/week at Circus Camp look like?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On a typical day, the kids will learn circus techniques and play circus-related learning games. For most of the day, they learn and develop skills in the different circus disciplines offered throughout the week. The focus is on challenge, fun and teamwork.<\/p>\n<p>On the Monday and Tuesday of each week, the kids will explore each circus art and have an opportunity to learn the basics and\/or develop and perfect skills in the different disciplines. As the week progresses, the kids will choose one or some of these art forms to pursue and specialize in. Towards the end of the week, the kids will participate in the production and presentation of a mini-show with their chosen form of circus art and on Friday will rehearse and perform the show for the parents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the schedule?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8:45-9:00 drop-off<\/p>\n<p>9:00 to 3:45 circus camp<\/p>\n<p>3:45 to 4:00 pick up<\/p>\n<p>4:00 to 5:30 post-care relaxing, games (seperate registration for post care)<\/p>\n<p>Friday end-of-week show: 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens at post-care?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pre and post-care is a time to relax. We offer free-form, non-structured activities supervised by our staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I register now but add the pre and post-care later?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, but ideally you let us know in advance so we can plan the correct number of staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can my child participate in more than one week?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, absolutely! Although the formula of the week remains similar, each week, the kids can build on their already acquired skills. Each week, the end-of-the-week show is a little different. Some of our participants have been coming for multiple weeks during the summer for several years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have a fridge or microwave?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, children must bring a cold lunch and snacks and an ice pack for the lunch box is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there any outings during the week?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No outings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the ratio of coaches to children?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ratio is usually 1 coach for a group of 6 to 10 participants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the parents watch?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parents are invited to the end-of-the-week show on Friday of every week at the end of the day. As for watching during other times, it is often a distraction for the child if the parent stays to watch during the training and is not usually recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can my child participate if he or she is younger than the age requirement? Do you make exceptions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Only if the child is within 2 months of their 8th birthday and shows a level of focus, coordination and maturity to work well in a group with older children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can my child participate if he or she is older than the age requirement? Do you make exceptions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, on the condition that the child\/teen themselves is comfortable in a group setting with younger children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can my teen apply to be a volunteer at the camp?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your teen is 15 years + and is interested in assisting with teaching at the camps, they must write their own letter of intention via email outlining their interest and their training\/work experience in the circus field and describe which circus art forms they have specialized in. They must include which weeks they are available. They must be available for one full week at a time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and attend a mandatory training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I pay in installments?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full payment is required for camp registrations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;d like to work or volunteer at the camps?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are currently accepting applications for coaches at least 16 years old or coach assistants who are at least 14 years old.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6817 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hooping-mr.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hooping-mr.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hooping-mr-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZugjXq_F7QY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/h6>\n<h6>Above: TV interview during our 2008 March break camp. Since that time, our camps have grown and expanded and Mini Cirque has rebranded as Ottawa Circus and Ottawa Circus School. The same wonderful camps, but better.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 March Break Day camp: Registration is open!\u00a0 2026 Summer Day Camp: Registration is open! Would you like a reminder when new registration opens? Join our mailing list. Summer camp info Once you are registered here is the important information info to take note of before camp starts Most of our coaches are bilingual (English\/French). 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