Camps

All day circus!

They don't have to run away to join the circus!

• Acrobatics • Trampoline  • Juggling • Tightwire • Aerial Arts & more!

SANCA offers an extensive day camp program for children age 6 and up. Our day camps allow students to develop physical skills, increase confidence, build self-esteem and get physically fit!

  • No previous experience necessary to enroll
  • All camps are for all levels of experience including beginners
  • Our student-to-instructor ratio is 6:1 for maximum safety and fun.
  • Full-day camps are 9 am – 3 pm.
  • Aftercare is available from 3-5 pm for an additional enrollment fee.


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Circus Camps Descriptions

Summer 2025

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Summer Camps 2025

Ring 1 Summer Camp
6/23 – 6/27 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
6/30 – 7/3 (M-Th) 9am-3pm daily
7/7 – 7/11(M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/14 – 7/18 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/21 – 7/25 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/28 – 8/1 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/4 – 8/8 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/11 – 8/15 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/18 – 8/22 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/25 – 8/29 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
Prerequisites: No experience required!
Ages: 6-8 years old
An introduction to the wonders of circus arts for our youngest aspiring circus artists! Join us for a magical day of circus fun at our single-day circus camp designed for campers aged 6-8! Young campers will have the opportunity to learn and master a variety of thrilling circus skills. They’ll explore tumbling on our Spring Floor and Tumbl Trak, experience the unique apparatus German Wheel, and discover the art of juggling and object manipulation. They’ll soar through the air on our aerial fabric and static trapeze, bounce on our trampolines, and even try their hand at clowning and tightwire walking. With encouraging coaches guiding them every step of the way, our campers will leave with a sense of confidence and accomplishment, as well as a newfound love for the world of circus arts. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to camp week start. 
 

 

Ring 2 Summer Camp
6/23 – 6/27 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
6/30 – 7/3 (M-Th) 9am-3pm daily
7/7 – 7/11(M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/14 – 7/18 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/21 – 7/25 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/28 – 8/1 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/4 – 8/8 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/11 – 8/15 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/18 – 8/22 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/25 – 8/29 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
Prerequisites: No experience required!
Ages: 9-12 years old
An introduction to the wonders of circus arts for our youngest aspiring circus artists! Join us for a magical day of circus fun at our single-day circus camp designed for campers aged 9-12! Young campers will have the opportunity to learn and master a variety of thrilling circus skills. They’ll explore tumbling on our Spring Floor and Tumbl Trak, experience the unique apparatus German Wheel, and discover the art of juggling and object manipulation. They’ll soar through the air on our aerial fabric and static trapeze, bounce on our trampolines, and even try their hand at clowning and tightwire walking. With encouraging coaches guiding them every step of the way, our campers will leave with a sense of confidence and accomplishment, as well as a newfound love for the world of circus arts. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to camp week start.

 

Circus Menagerie Summer Camp
6/23 – 6/27 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
6/30 – 7/3 (M-Th) 9am-3pm daily
7/7 – 7/11(M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/14 – 7/18 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/21 – 7/25 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/28 – 8/1 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/4 – 8/8 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/11 – 8/15 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/18 – 8/22 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/25 – 8/29 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
Prerequisites: At least one session of classes at SANCA or previous camp participation at SANCA!
Ages: 10-15 years old
Join us for an exhilarating camp experience that elevates your circus skills to new heights! Campers will engage in a dynamic mix of aerial rope, fabric, static trapeze, German Wheel, juggling, trampoline, tightwire, object manipulation, and tumbling, all while prioritizing impeccable technique and safety. Our structured approach fosters skill development through progressive challenges, ensuring success as campers refine their fundamentals. In addition, the program offers essential cross-training in flexibility and conditioning, promoting proactive injury prevention and robust strength-building for every participant. While this camp group will be more focused on skill acquisition, there will be no shortage of laughter and fun! Campers can expect to strengthen and flex their creativity muscles as well while exploring clowning and performance techniques. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to camp week start.

 

Summer Camps at ECTA!

 

 

Circus Exploration Camp
7/7 – 7/11(M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/14 – 7/18 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/21 – 7/25 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/28 – 8/1 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/4 – 8/8 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/11 – 8/15 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/18 – 8/22 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
Prerequisites: No experience required!
Ages: 6-8 years old
SANCA is offering an extensive day camp program at Emerald City Trapeze Arts for children ages 6 to 8! The core of Circus Exploration Camp is to invite children to the magical world of circus, without the pressures of taking their skills to the stage. Circus Exploration Camp allows students to develop physical skills, build confidence, explore their own uniqueness, and expand their creative capabilities. We will explore various Aerial Arts (Fabric, Rope and Lyra), experience the exhilaration of Flying Trapeze, and develop ground and balance skills. This camp is a great fit for budding circus artists as well as experienced young circus artists hoping to deepen their general circus practice. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to camp week start.

 

Circus Exploration Camp
7/14 – 7/18 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/28 – 8/1 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/11 – 8/15 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
Prerequisites: No experience required!
Ages: 9-16 years old
SANCA is offering an extensive day camp program at Emerald City Trapeze Arts for children and young adults ages 9 to 16! The core of Circus Exploration Camp is to invite preteens and teens to the magical world of circus, without the pressures of taking their skills to the stage. Circus Exploration Camp allows students to develop physical skills, build confidence, explore their own uniqueness, and expand their creative capabilities. We will explore various Aerial Arts (Fabric, Rope and Lyra), experience the exhilaration of Flying Trapeze, and develop ground and balance skills. This camp is a great fit for budding circus artists as well as experienced young circus artists hoping to deepen their general circus practice. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to camp week start.

 

 
Performance Camp
7/7 – 7/11(M-F) 9am-3pm daily
7/21 – 7/25 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/4 – 8/8 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
8/18 – 8/22 (M-F) 9am-3pm daily
Prerequisites: No experience required!
Ages: 9-16 years old
SANCA is offering an extensive day camp program at Emerald City Trapeze Arts for children and young adults ages 9 to 16! Performance Camp allows students to develop physical skills, increase confidence, build self-esteem and explore circus as a performance art. This camp is a great fit for young circus artists hoping to increase their performance capabilities and build additional Aerial Arts (Fabric, Rope and Lyra) and Flying Trapeze skills. While circus experience is not necessary, this camp will be a very active one and students can expect to dive deep into performance and theater skills. Each week will conclude with a Friday showcase that parents are encouraged to attend! The Friday Camp Showcase will give students a taste of how it feels to be in a genuine circus production and will take place on Emerald City Trapeze Art’s very own stage! Registration closes the Wednesday prior to camp week start.
 
 

 

After Care is Available for All Camps at BOTH SANCA & ECTA 3-5pm Everyday! 

 

Enrollment Information and FAQs

How to enroll:

  • Check availability HERE or call our office at 206-652-4433.
  • Enrollments are also accepted in person.
  • Payment plans and limited scholarships are available. Payment plans are available for Summer Camps online at checkout, with $50 due at registration and the remaining balance due June 1st. Our scholarship application can be found here. This form should be completed before enrolling your student.

Transfers and cancellations:

  • Camp tuition is not transferable or refundable within 72 hours of the date camp begins.
  • Paid tuition may be transferred from one week to another or canceled and refunded at no additional charge if the request is received at least two weeks before the date camp begins.
  • Transfer requests from one week to another made in the two weeks before camp begins do not have a financial penalty, but transfer requests are subject to availability. If you transfer out of one camp and there are students waiting, your spot will no longer be available should you change your mind.
  • Cancellations made in the two weeks before camp begins are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of camp, and the balance of the unused tuition will be retained as a credit toward future tuition. Credits are transferable to other students and may be used toward any tuition, including flying trapeze.

Waitlists:

  • Wait lists are available online through our registration portal. The system will email all waitlisted student if space becomes available.

Attendance:

  • Students are expected to attend the camps in which they are enrolled.
  • Camp tuition is not prorated.

Confirmations and communications:

  • You will receive an email confirmation for camp enrollment.
  • Using our email newsletter service, we send out camp reminder emails the Friday before camp starts, as well as information about camp experiences and events during the week of camp.
  • Campers will need to bring a lunch and water bottle for each day of the camp.

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Covid-19 Policies

 

Things to Keep in Mind for a Successful Camp:

-Shoulder length hair must be tied back
-Wear layers!
-Bring snacks and a lunch
-Absolutely no zippers or buckles on clothing
-Label EVERYTHING that comes to camp
-Bring a water bottle