Circus Summer Camp

Circus Summer Camp
Circus summer camp is a truly unique experience!

LET YOUR CHILD RUN AWAY AND JOIN THE CIRCUS THIS SUMMER!

SARASOTA’S MOST UNIQUE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE

Registration is open!

In the summer of 2024, the CAC hosted an enriching experience for more than 1,000 campers from various states and seven countries.

We were thrilled to welcome visitors from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

Kids ages 6*-15

Experience the thrill of the circus at summer camp!

Discover a variety of circus skills, including…

Trapeze • Rolling Globe • Aerials • Rolla Bolla • Trampoline • Wire Walking • Clowning • Juggling

Circus Arts enhance self-confidence, creativity and life skills such as responsibility, teamwork, poise, and discipline.

It’s a fun way to improve balance, coordination, problem-solving, and self-esteem.

At the end of the session, your child will show their skills in a spectacular costumed show for parents, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

*Campers must have completed kindergarten. No prior experience or assessment is required.

Enrollment is conducted exclusively online. Session requests via email or voicemail cannot be accommodated, and spots cannot be reserved without payment.

Our camp program is designed for daily practice and progress toward the camper’s showcase performance. As a result, drop-in days and make-up days are not available.

Need Assistance? Email Register@circusarts.org or call 941-355-9335 x326 or 300. We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.

2026 Summer Camp Session Dates

(Pre-Registration Required)

SESSION 1
June 1 – 5
Registration is open!

SESSION 2
June 8 -12
Registration is open!

SESSION 3
June 15 – 19
Registration is open!

SESSION 4
June 22 – 26
Registration is open!

SESSION 5
June 29 – July 3
Registration is open!

SESSION 6
July 6 – 10
Registration is open!

SESSION 7
July 13 – 17
Registration is open!

SESSION 8
July 20 – 24
Registration is open!

SESSION 9
July 27 – 31
Registration is open!

SESSION 10
August 3 -7
Registration is open!

2026 Summer Camp Hours & Pricing

Before care and extended care are only available to campers enrolled in the corresponding session. Please note that space is limited, and sign-up is required to guarantee your spot..

Camp Hours
Camp hours 9:00am – 3:00pm
Before Care starts at 8:00am.
After Care hours till 5:30pm.
Early drop off / late pick up will automatically incur additional fees.

Camp Sessions
1 Week Session
$450 per week
Pre registration required for all camp sessions

Before Care
Camp hours 9:00am – 3:00pm
$75 per week
$15 for a single drop-in day
(Subject to Availability)
Starting at 8:00am

After Care
Camp hours 9:00am – 3:00pm
$100 per week
$25 for a single drop-in day
(Subject to Availability)
Until 5:30pm (pickup after 5:30 will automatically incur late fees)

SIGN UP IN 3 EASY STEPS

STEP 1

Enroll and Pay

Click the “Register Here” button below.
Click on the “My Info / Add Family” tab at the top of the window.
Complete your “Personal” and “Billing” information.
In the “Family Members” column, click “Add Family Member” and complete this information using your child’s birthdate, but your email and phone number.
Click on the “Summer Camp” tab at the top of the window.
Select your desired session(s) and submit payment.

STEP 2

Complete the Google Registration Form

Once Step 1 is completed, you will receive an email receipt/confirmation.
Click on the link in this email to finalize your child’s spot by completing the Registration Form.
You will receive a final confirmation email after completing this step, which includes your form responses.
A late fee will be applied if the Registration Form is not completed at the time of purchase or enrollment.

STEP 3

Get Ready for Camp

Due to a high volume of inquiries regarding camp, PLEASE review all on-line information before contacting camp staff directly. Chances are very good that you will find your answers here.

Look over the Summer Camp Information Guide found on this page under the 1-2-3 steps.
Pre-Session Email – You will receive an email from Register@circusarts.org at 5:00 PM on the Friday before your camp session starts. This email will include reminders, important information, and your remind class code. If you do not see the email by Saturday morning, please check your spam folder.

Circus Camp Information Guide

Prerequisites

For Summer Camp, campers must meet both prerequisites: they must have completed kindergarten and be at least 6 years old.

Please note that only campers who are officially enrolled and registered for a specific session can attend that camp session.

It is not allowed to switch or trade campers, nor attend a session a camper is not enrolled in. The camp staff requires all necessary documents and adequate time to prepare for the camp session before its commencement. Therefore, we cannot accept walk-ins, one-day drop-ins, or campers coming instead of another. Children who do not meet these requirements cannot attend camp.

Registration Form

REGISTRATION FORM

The Summer Camp Registration Form is included in your Mindbody purchase receipt and session confirmation email. After enrolling and submitting payment, click the SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM link to complete your form.

Confirmation

After submitting the form, you will receive an email with a copy of your responses. This confirms your form has been received. If your form is not received, a team member will contact you prior to your session.

Late Fees

The Google Registration Form must be completed at the time of enrollment.

$50 late fee per form
Group requests will not be considered

Failure to complete required forms may result in cancellation without refund.

Fees

TUITION COST

$450 per one-week session (2026)

REGISTRATION FEE

There are no registration fees.

Registration forms must be completed at the time of purchase/enrollment to avoid a $50 late fee. Failure to complete the required forms may result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.

Your camper registration form link is included in the purchase receipt you received via email from Mindbody.

SESSION CHANGE FEE

A $25 fee per camper applies to all session changes.

See Session Change Requests tab for full details and requirements.

BEFORE & AFTERCARE FEES

Before Care (8:00 AM – 8:55 AM)

$75 per week

Single day rate: $15 per day (subject to availability)

Pre-registration required. Space is limited.

Aftercare (3:15 PM – 5:30 PM)

$120 per week

Single day rate: $35 per day (subject to availability)

Snack is included, along with circus activity time and a movie. Schedule available upon request.

LATE PICK-UP FEES

Campers not picked up by 5:30 PM will incur a $5 charge per camper for every minute past 5:30 PM.

While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may occur, families are expected to have reliable backup arrangements in place. Late pick-ups will incur the applicable fees.

Conditions of Enrollment

Campers are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis once registration, payment, and all required forms are completed.

Please ensure the child is enrolled (not the parent).

The Google registration form link is included in your Mindbody purchase receipt and confirmation email.

Confirmation is sent via Mindbody (check spam/junk if needed). A copy of your completed form will also be emailed to you.

See Waitlist, Session Change Requests, and Refunds tabs.

Visitors

For the safety of all campers and staff, parents, guardians, and visitors are not permitted inside the arena during camp hours.

Doors and gates are secured daily from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

Once camp begins, parents must exit campus.

Parents, guardians, and visitors are not permitted to have lunch with campers.

Communication: Use Google Chat (see Communication tab) or call 941-355-9335 ext. 300 if needed.

Camp Hours

Camp hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Drop-off: 8:55 – 9:00 AM | Pick-up by 3:10 PM

Early drop-off or late pick-up will incur fees. Campers dropped off before 8:55 AM or picked up after 3:10 PM without being enrolled in before care or aftercare will incur applicable fees.

For the safety of all campers and staff, the arena doors and gates are secured daily from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

For the safety of all campers and staff, parents, guardians, and visitors are not permitted inside the arena during camp hours, including during lunch and to retrieve forgotten items.

Before Care: 8:00 – 8:55 AM (pre-registration required)

Aftercare: 3:15 – 5:30 PM (pre-registration required) Snack included, along with circus activity time and a movie.

Campers not picked up by 5:30 PM will incur a $5 charge per camper for every minute past 5:30 PM. While we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, we ask that you have reliable backup arrangements in place. Late pickups will incur the applicable late fee.

During Camp: Use Google Chat to coordinate drop-offs.

Location / Parking

Location: 2027 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239.

All camp parking is located in the Sarasota High School parking lot next to the arena.

Campers should be escorted to the main arena entrance under the red metal awning, facing Bahia Vista Street, where staff will check them in. Campers will be picked up from the same location.

For the safety of all campers and staff, parents and guardians are not permitted inside the arena once camp begins. The arena doors will remain locked during camp hours. If you need to drop off an item or connect with staff, please send a message through Google Chat to coordinate.

The small CAC administrative lot on the west side of the arena is not available for camp families at any time. This area is actively used by staff, moving vehicles, and equipment, and is not a safe location for drop-off, pick-up, or parking.

Directions:

East: lot before arena | West: pass arena, then enter lot

From the east on Bahia Vista Street, you will see the high school parking lot before you reach the arena. From the west, you will pass the arena and then enter the high school parking lot to park.

Do NOT use the west-side CAC administrative lot—this area is actively used by staff, moving vehicles, and equipment, where are you and is not a safe location for drop-off, pick-up, or parking.

Remind / Communication

Google Chat is the primary communication method during camp.

You will receive a link prior to your session.

Before Your Session Begins:

The weekend prior to your camp session, you will receive an email with the subject line “Your camp session starts on Monday.” This email will include your Google Chat link, a reminder that camp begins the following week, and additional important details.

Once this email has been sent, you will not receive additional email communication from camp staff regarding your session. All communication will take place through Google Chat.

Phone (if needed): 941-355-9335 ext. 300

A day at Circus Camp / Acts

A day at circus camp begins with a warm-up and group stretch, followed by a variety of circus activities designed to build skills, confidence, and teamwork.

Campers will practice their showcase performance throughout the week while enjoying games, creative activities, and time with their groups.

Midweek, campers will have the opportunity to experience flying trapeze.

At the end of the session, campers will showcase their talents in a costumed performance for their families.

A variety of acts may be offered throughout the summer, including Rolling Globes, Lyra, Silks, Hammock, Cargo Net, Ladders, Triple Trapeze, Rolla Bolla, Trampoline, Low Wire, Clowning, Acro, and more. Acts vary by session, and we are not able to provide specific act schedules in advance.

Lunch / Snacks

Parents, guardians, and visitors are not permitted to have lunch with campers.

Campers must bring their own lunch, two snacks, and a reusable water bottle each day. Lunch should be non-perishable and include a healthy protein source.

Water bottles must be clearly labeled with the camper’s name. Refill stations are available at the arena.

Please note that refrigerators and microwaves are not available to campers. The CAC does not provide food, drinks, or cups. Pack all items accordingly.

Camp Attire / Personal items / Health & Safety

Camp Attire:

Shoes are required. Long hair must be tied back. Jeans, cargo shorts, and pajamas are not permitted. Recommended attire includes leotards, biketards, leggings, shorts, t-shirts, and gym shorts. Sliders or leggings are required for aerialists.

Showcase Attire (Tights):

Female campers must wear tights that match their child’s skin tone for the showcase. Tights must be solid (no patterns) and may be any brand, including footed, footless, or convertible styles. Tights can be purchased at Walmart, Target, or Amazon.

For campers attending multiple sessions, convertible tights are recommended. Footed tights may need to be altered or cut by staff, depending on the act. Tights must be brought on Friday morning, as items cannot be dropped off during the day.

Personal Items:

Campers should not bring valuables or electronic devices to camp. This includes phones, tablets, laptops, gaming devices, or similar items. The CAC does not provide secure storage and is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Health & Safety:

Campers must maintain proper hygiene. All open wounds must be covered. Campers may not share clothes, hair ties, combs, hair brushes, or water bottles. Frequent handwashing is required.

Before Care & After Care

Before and Aftercare are available for enrolled campers. This information is also covered in the Camp Hours tab.

Before Care and Aftercare are only available to campers enrolled in the corresponding camp session and are not offered to the general public or to campers enrolled in a different session.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The only way to ensure a camper can attend Before Care or Aftercare is to enroll in advance.

While drop-in options may be available for enrolled campers, they are based on space availability and are not guaranteed. It is common for Aftercare to reach capacity.

Refunds

Refund requests may be submitted until May 1st and will incur a $75 administrative fee. Requests must be emailed to Tonia@circusarts.org prior to May 1st.

No refunds will be issued after May 1st. Purchases made after May 1st are not eligible for refunds.

Refunds are not provided for cancellations, schedule changes, or withdrawals for any reason after May 1st, including campers who do not attend their scheduled session. Credits cannot be transferred to another session, program, or class.

Refunds will not be issued based on group placement, group assignment, or if a camper is unable to attend due to group placement.

Missed days due to illness or any other reason are not eligible for refunds, credits, or make-up days in another session.

Refunds will not be issued for campers dismissed due to disciplinary reasons, campers found with evidence of lice, or campers who choose to withdraw before or during their session.

Medical Refunds (Injury Only):

Medical refunds are considered only in cases of injury. If a camper leaves due to an injury incurred at camp, a prorated portion of tuition may be considered. If a camper is injured prior to the session or outside of camp and is unable to participate, a refund may be considered with a doctor’s note. The doctor’s note must be received prior to the start of the session; otherwise, no refund will be issued. All approved refunds will incur a $75 administrative fee. Refunds are not guaranteed and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Showcase

The showcase takes place on the last day of each camp session and is a private event for the families of campers participating in that week. The showcase is not open to the general public, and no tickets are required for attendance.

The showcase will begin at 3:30 PM, with doors opening at 3:15 PM. The performance is expected to last approximately 45 minutes.

After the showcase, campers will change out of their costumes and will be dismissed immediately afterward. No aftercare is provided on showcase days.

All costumes and accessories, including hairpieces, are the property of the CAC and may not leave campus.

Female campers are required to wear skin-colored tights for the showcase. Tights must be dropped off on Friday morning with the camper, as parents will not have access to the campus during the day. See the Camp Attire tab for additional details.

A limited summer concession menu and camp merchandise will be available for purchase.

Costumes

Our costume team creates custom costumes for each session, designed to reflect the session’s theme.

All costumes are cleaned and laundered using a mild detergent by our qualified costume team after each performance. If your child has any sensitivities or allergies, please let us know.

All costumes, accessories, and hairpieces are the property of the CAC and are not permitted to leave the campus.

Groups / Group Requests

Each camper will be placed in two (2) groups for the session: a Home Group and a Showcase Act Group. Campers will spend time in both groups.

Home Group:

Campers are assigned to a home group based on age. Each group is led by one counselor and one to two junior counselors. Home group assignments are made prior to the start of camp and cannot be changed for any reason. Home groups typically consist of 10–12 campers.

Showcase Act Group:

Campers are placed into an act group based on their interests, abilities, and overall program needs. Act groups may include campers of various ages and are led by a counselor, who may or may not be the same as the home group counselor. Campers will find out their act group on Tuesday.

Group Requests:

We understand that you may prefer your camper to be placed in a particular group; however, we cannot guarantee that all requests can be accommodated. Our team will do its best to consider requests, but due to the program’s size and overall group structure, it is not always possible.

Due to the high number of campers each week, it is not possible to adjust group placements once they have been assigned.

During the day, all campers spend time together in the arena, a large open space.

Registration forms not completed at the time of purchase/enrollment will be considered late, and group requests will not be considered.

Requests to move to another group cannot be accommodated. Refund requests based on group placement or group assignments will not be granted.

Waitlist

The waitlist option becomes available once a session is full and must be reserved through Mindbody. You can join the waitlist by clicking on the “Register Here” button provided in Step #1 above, or on your Circus Art Conservatory app. If you are reserving spots for multiple campers, each camper must be added to the waitlist individually.

If a spot becomes available, you will be notified via email from Tonia@circusarts.org. You will have 24 hours to respond and confirm your spot. If you do not respond within 24 hours, the spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist.

Your child’s camp spot is reserved only after payment is completed, and you have received a confirmation email from Mindbody and CAC staff for that session.

Waitlist notifications are sent in the order reservations are received.

No spots will be offered for the upcoming camp session after Thursday of the preceding week.

Session Change Request

Requests to change sessions may be submitted, provided space is available in the desired session.

Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to both the originally scheduled session and the requested session.

Email Tonia@circusarts.org to submit a session change request.

A $25 fee per camper applies to all reservation changes, regardless of when the request is made. This fee covers the administrative work required to update multiple systems.

Policies and Procedures

CAMP ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is secured once full payment is collected and all required forms are completed. All registration forms are completed online and are included in your purchase email receipt.

Our camp model is designed for campers to practice and progress within their act group throughout the session. Drop-in days are not offered for this reason.

DISCOUNTS

There are no discounts offered for summer camp, including siblings or multiple sessions.

CAMP HOURS

See Camp Hours tab for full details.

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE

See the Before & Aftercare tab for full details, including enrollment requirements and availability.

ENROLLMENT

Campers are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis based on receipt of registration through Mindbody and completion of the Google Registration Form.

Confirmation of enrollment and required registration documents will be sent via email through Mindbody.

GROUP REQUESTS

See Groups tab. Refunds will not be issued due to camper group assignments. Session changes will not be permitted due to group assignments.

WAITLIST

See Waitlist tab for full details.

SESSION CHANGE / RESCHEDULING

See Session Change tab for full details.

MISSED DAYS / MAKE-UP DAYS

Missed days are not eligible for credits, refunds, or make-up days. A space, staffing, and programming are reserved for each enrolled camper.

LATE FORMS

Registration forms must be completed at the time of enrollment. A $50 late fee will be applied if forms are not submitted at the time of purchase.

Failure to complete required forms may result in cancellation of the reservation without refund.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY

See Refunds tab.

MEDICAL REFUNDS

See Refunds tab.

WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations due to inclement weather cannot be prorated or refunded. Due to the nature and scheduling of our programming, any canceled class or training cannot be rescheduled.

PARKING / DROP-OFF / PICK-UP

See Location & Parking tab for full details.

VISITORS

For the safety and security of all campers and staff, circus camp is a closed environment. Parents, guardians, and visitors are not permitted to remain on campus or observe during camp hours, lunch, or before and aftercare.

SNACKS / LUNCH

See Lunch & Snacks tab for full details.

ATTIRE / PERSONAL ITEMS

See Attire tab.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Personal hygiene is essential for the health and safety of all campers.

All cuts or open wounds must be covered with a bandage. Campers may not share clothes, hair ties, combs, hair brushes, or drinking containers.

Campers must wash their hands regularly and use available hand sanitizers.

The facility and equipment are cleaned regularly, and campers are expected to help maintain a clean environment.

CODE OF CONDUCT

All campers are expected to follow the Full Values philosophy, which promotes teamwork, respect, encouragement, and personal growth.

Campers are expected to try all activities, support their peers, and demonstrate respectful behavior toward staff and fellow campers.

Parents are encouraged to discuss expectations for behavior with their child prior to camp.

Failure to follow these expectations may result in removal from activities, removal from the showcase, or dismissal from camp.

Bullying will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

SHOWCASE DETAILS

See Showcase tab.

Scholarships

Session Themes

Themes may include, but are not limited to, Colors, Heroes & Villains, Traditional Circus, Around the World, Disney, Music, Space, and Movies. These are examples only and may change.

Themes are not shared publicly in advance, and we are not able to provide or confirm theme details prior to your session.

Each camp session features a unique theme, and themes are not repeated within the same summer.

Discounts

Enrollment Instructions:

Do not add any notes in Mind Body as they will not be visible to the staff. Instead, you can add a note in your Google registration form.

To ensure that your purchase and reservation for the camp session went through correctly, check your email for a confirmation that includes the camper’s name and the session information. If you did not receive this email, your reservation may not have been processed correctly.

To ensure your camper has a spot at our summer camp, complete the Google Registration Form provided in your purchase receipt email. Failure to do so may result in your camper losing their spot. Registration forms are due at the time of purchase. Upon completing the form, a confirmation email will be sent to you, including a copy of your form as proof of receipt.

Enrolling with the Mind Body Website, follow these steps:

Click on the “Register Here” button above.
If you already have a Mind Body account, log in. Otherwise, create a new one.
Once logged in, click “ADD FAMILY MEMBER.”
Add your child by filling in their information, which will create a profile for them in your account.
Add your child’s date of birth and your email address in their profile.
Save the information.
Select the desired camp session(s) for your child.
Enroll your child in the camp session(s), not yourself.
Check your email for a receipt and confirmation of the session(s) you have selected.
Click on the link provided in the email to fill out the Summer Camp Registration Form.

Enrolling with the Mind Body App

When you buy on the app, you can purchase camp sessions without enrolling. However, you must choose your session and enroll afterward, or your spot will not be reserved in a session. If sessions are full, we cannot add more campers, regardless of when the purchase was made. Enrolling in a session is the only way to reserve a spot. After purchasing, you must visit the Mind Body website to select your session.

Troubleshooting:

Received a “Does not meet the prerequisite, call the business” message when trying to register? There are a few reasons this message pops up.

The client doesn’t meet the age requirements for camp.
The client’s profile is missing a date of birth, preventing enrollment in Mind-Body.
Your Mind Body account needs to be linked to our business. Please see below for instructions on how to resolve this issue.

Please log in to your account and complete the following steps. You may not need to complete all of these steps. After you finish any step, you can attempt to enroll again.

If your camper is not already listed in your profile, add them as a “family member” and ensure that their Date of Birth is included in their profile.
Your camper is already listed in your profile. Please make sure that their Date of Birth is also included in their profile.
Link your Mind Body account to our business by clicking HERE.

Once you have completed any or all the steps above, try enrolling again. If you continue to have issues, please email Tonia@circusarts.org. Include the following information:

Your Mind Body account name. (Your Mind Body account can be difficult for us to locate if you have a different last name)
Camper name, first and last
Date of birth
Phone number where you can be reached.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ages for Circus Summer Camp?

Campers must be at least 6 years old and have completed kindergarten to attend camp. No exceptions.

Can I print out or pick up a registration form?

All registration is performed through the online platform. You can access the registration forms by referring to the purchase receipt sent to your email.

Should you need assistance filling out a digital form contact Tonia@circusarts.org

Do you offer discounts for siblings or multiple sessions?

No. There are no discounts offered for camps.

Will there be a chance for campers to fly on the trapeze?

YES!

Can campers register to attend one week of an extended session?

No, campers can only register to attend the full session.

Do you prorate days? What if a camper misses some days can they make them up?

Unfortunately, we can not allow campers to join another session for make up days. Days are not prorated.

For more information, contact us at Register@CircusArts.org