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

SARASOTA’S MOST UNIQUE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Experience the thrill of the circus at camp!

Discover and train in a variety of circus skills, including but not limited to:

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. Campers will focus on their showcase act each day. At the end of the camp, they’ll participate in a spectacular costumed showcase for their loved ones, creating memories that will last a lifetime.​

We welcome children between the ages of 6 and 15 to our camp, provided they have finished kindergarten and are at least six years old. No experience or evaluation is required.

Field Trip:

The extended session will include a field trip to see The Summer Circus Spectacular at The Ringling!

Ticket and transportation are included in tuition.

Please be aware that enrollment is conducted exclusively online.  Session requests via email or voicemail cannot be accommodated, and spots cannot be reserved without payment. Enrolling online is the only way to secure a spot in a session. 

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? Contact the camp registrar through email at Tonia@circusarts.org or by calling 941-355-9335 extension 326. Please note that with many inquiries in camp, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a response. To avoid delays, kindly refrain from sending emails or leaving voice messages for multiple staff members. Thank you for your cooperation.

2024 Summer Camp Session Dates 

(Pre-Registration Required)

  • SESSION 1

  • June 3-7
  • $385
  • SESSION 2

  • June 10-14
  • $385
  • SESSION 3

  • June 17-21
  • $385
  • SESSION 4 (extended)
  • June 24-July 3
  • $695
  • SESSION 5
  • July 8-12
  • $385
  • SESSION 6

  • July 15-19
  • $385
  • SESSION 7

  • July 22-26
  • $385
  • SESSION 8

  • July 29-August 2
  • $385
  • SESSION 9
  • August 5-9
  • $385
  • CAMP HOURS
  • Camp hours 9:00am – 3:00pm
  • Before Care starts at 8:00am.
    Extended Care hours till 5:30pm.
  • Early drop off / late pick up will automatically incur additional fees.
  • CAMP SESSIONS
  • $385 1 Week Session
  • $695 Extended Session (Includes Field Trip – Show & Transportation)
  • Pre registration required for all camp sessions
  • BEFORE CARE
  • $75 PER WEEK
    $120 EXTENDED SESSION
  • Drop in – $15 PER DAY
    (Subject to Availability)
  • Starting at 8:00am
  • EXTENDED CARE
  • $100 PER WEEK
    $175 EXTENDED SESSION
  • Drop in – $35 PER DAY
    (Subject to Availability)
  • Until 5:30pm (pickup after 5:30 will automatically incur late fees)

how to sign up

To enroll in Circus Summer Camp

  • Click the “Register Now” button.
  • Select your desired session(s).
  • Submit Payment.
  • Complete the Google Registration Form.

Good to know: To enroll your child, please ensure their Date of Birth is added to their profile in Mind Body. If you fail to add the camper’s date of birth, you will receive a “does not meet the prerequisites” message, preventing you from enrolling your child.  It is imperative that you enroll the camper and not the parent/guardian in the session.

In your Mind Body Account

  • Do not add the child’s date of birth to YOUR profile

Add your child(ren) as a family member 

  • In their profile 
    • Add their date of birth
    • Add your email address 
    • Enroll the child(ren) in the desired camp session(s)

For more step-by-step instructions, see below.

The camp admin will email all campers enrolled the Friday before their camp session with their Remind Class Code. To prepare for the circus camp, refer to the “Tabs” in the Circus Camp Information Guide for tips and information.

1

Click the “Register Here” button.

Select your desired session(s).

Submit Payment.

2

Complete the Registration / Waiver Form

Your google registration form link is available in the purchase receipt and camp session confirmation emails sent via Mind Body. Simply open your email and click the link to complete your registration.

Please note that this form is for enrolled campers. If your child is not currently enrolled in a 2024 camp session, kindly refrain from filling out this form. It is essential to understand that filling out this form does not hold a spot in the camp.

Once you have completed the enrollment and payment process through Mind Body and filled out the Google registration form, your camp sign-up will be finalized.

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 / Late Fees

Registration Form (see below regarding late fees)

The registration form can be found in the purchase receipt and session confirmation sent to your email address, which is in your Mind Body account. After enrolling a child and paying the tuition, a purchase receipt will be emailed to you. Click the SUMMER CAMP form link to complete your form.

Registration Confirmation: After completing the form, you will receive an email containing a copy of your responses. This serves as your confirmation that the CAC has received your form. If you have received a confirmation email from Google Forms (a copy of your form responses), refrain from emailing the registrar inquiring whether the form has been received. Due to the large number of campers and high interest in the Summer camp, your email might not receive a response.

If your reg form is not received, the camp admin will email you before your session. 

Late Fees: You must complete and submit the Google Registration form immediately upon enrollment. If forms are not submitted at the time of purchase/enrollment, a $25 late fee per form will be applied, and Group requests will not be considered. 

Fees

TUITION COST
$375 for 1 week session
$ for the extended session (includes a field trip to The Summer Circus Spectacular and transportation to and from the show).

CAMP ENROLLMENT
Is secure once payment in full is collected and ALL FORMS are completed ( ALL registration forms are completed online and will come in your purchase email receipt )

Your camper registration form link is in your purchase receipt.

Our camp model is for campers to practice and progress in their act group daily, drop in days are not offered in our camps for this reason.

REGISTRATION FEE
No Registration Fees – A late fee of $25 will be automatically charged if registion forms are not completed at the time of purchase/enrollment. 

BEFORE AND EXTENDED CARE
Before care hours are 8:00AM – 8:55AM
$75 Per Week
Pre-registration required, space is limited.
Single day rates for before care- $15 per day. Subject to availability

Extended care hours are 3:00 – 5:30PM
$120 Per Week
Snack included, 35 minutes of circus programming, movie time-schedule available upon request.
Single day rates for after care $35 per day. Subject to availability.   

Campers not picked up by 5:30PM will incur a $5 dollar charge, per camper, for every one (1) minute past 5:30. 

While we understand that things can happen that are out of our control, it’s imperative that you have reliable back up during those times as late pick ups will not be tolerated.

Conditions of Enrollment

Enrollment

  • Campers are enrolled on a first-come, first-serve basis as per the date of receipt of the registration form and fees
  • Confirmation of enrollment and receipt will be sent via email through Mind Body

Waiting List

  • When a session is full, you will have the option to enroll on a waiting list.
  • Family is notified via email / phone when space becomes available

Session Date Change

  • Session change requests are based on availability of spaces in camp
  • Session changes can be denied if they are not made 14-days in advance
  • If the session is available we will move campers one time at no charge. Additional requests will incur a $25 fee per child per session.

Refunds

  • Please see our Policies and Procedures Tab

Medical Refund Policy

  • Please see our Policies and Procedures Tab

Release

  • Parents/Guardians are required to sign a “General Release” and a “Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement” prior to a Circus Summer Camper being admitted
  • Proof of insurance is required for all Circus Summer Campers
Visitors

To ensure the safety of all campers and staff, the CAC has implemented a policy that prohibits parents, guardians, and visitors from entering the arena during camp hours. Additionally, the doors and gates of the campus and arena will be securely locked from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM every day. This measure is necessary to ensure the safety and protection of all individuals attending camp and will be enforced without exception.

Once the camp begins, all parents or guardians are required to leave the campus.

To contact the camp staff, use Remind. Review the Remind tab. Or call 941-355-9335 ex 300.

Camp Hours & Parking / Location

CAMP HOURS
Camp hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. Campers should arrive between 8:55 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. and must be picked up by 3:10 p.m.

Campers dropped off before 8:55 a.m. will incur a daily drop in fee. Campers picked up after 3:10 p.m. will incur a drop in fee.

No parents or visitors are allowed inside the arena during camp hours. This includes lunches and forgotten items. Please drop off any necessary items at the main office located in the small brick building on the west side of the arena. Thank you for your cooperation. 

For the safety of campers and staff the arena doors and gates will be secure from 9:30 – 2:30 daily.

BEFORE AND AFTERCARE
Before care hours are 8:00AM – 8:55AM
$75 Per Week
Pre-registration required, space is limited.
Single day rates for before care- $15 per day. Subject to availability

Aftercare hours are 3:15 – 5:30PM
$100 Per Week
Snack included, 35 minutes of circus programming, movie time-schedule available upon request.
Single day rates for after care $35 per day. Subject to availability.   

Campers not picked up by 5:30PM will incur a $5 dollar charge, per camper, for every one (1) minute past 5:30. 

While we understand that things can happen that are out of our control, it’s imperative that you have reliable back up during those times as late pick ups will not be tolerated.

LOCATION: 2027 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, Florida 34239. Inside the Sailor circus Arena.

PARKING/ DROP OFF /PICK UP: All parking is in the Sarasota High School lot, the CAC staff lot is not open for camp families.

Campers should be walked to the main doors of the arena where camp staff will check campers in. Once camp begins parents/guardians will not be allowed inside the arena. Camp is not open for spectators and is closed to the public. Campers will be picked up from the same doors as drop off.

VISITORS: Circus camp is a closed space and we do not allow parents or guests to spectate during camp hours or during Before and After care. Parents/Guardians/Visitors are not permitted to stay during camp session. 

Need to drop off an item during cmap hours? Please review the Remind Tab. 

Remind / Communication

During the camp session, Remind serves as the primary mode of communication between families and staff.

Once your session begins all communication will be conducted through Remind. Please note that you will no longer receive any emails from the registrar once the session begins.  To contact our camp staff, kindly use Remind since there is no phone available in the area. If a phone were present, it would be difficult to hear it ring due to the exciting camp activities taking place.

Prior to the start of your camp session, the weekend before, an email will be sent by the registrar providing you with instructions on how to join Remind and the corresponding class code.

We recommend communicating with our staff through Remind, but if necessary, you can also reach Kelly at 941-355-9335, extension 300. If she’s unavailable, she may be assisting in the arena, so please use Remind to message the camp staff.

During camp hours, if you need to drop off or pick up something for your camper, or drop off late or pick up early, simply message the camp staff via Remind. They will meet you at the locked gate near the Sarasota High School parking lot to assist you.

A day at Circus Camp / Acts

Our mornings at circus camp start with a gentle warm-up and group stretch, followed by one or two fun activities like low wire, unicycle riding, trampolining, hula hooping, and juggling. We take a break for a snack and then focus on practicing our showcase performance. After lunch, we enjoy theater games, arts and crafts, and more rehearsal for our showcase act. We take another snack break and end the day with group games before dismissal.

On Wednesdays, we have flying trapeze day, where all campers can experience the thrill of flying high on the trapeze. On the last Friday of camp, campers can showcase their talents in a costumed performance for their families. 

Two-week session includes a ticket to the Summer Circus Spectacular and transportation. All are included in your camp tuition.

Acts: Not all acts will train every session to mix it up. Unfortunately, we can’t tell you ahead of time which session will offer which acts.

Some of the acts that may be offered over the summer are Rolling Globes, Lyra, Silks, Hammock, Cargo Net, Ladders, Triple Trapeze, Rolla Bolla, Trampoline, Low Wire, Clowning, Acro, and more.

Lunch / Snacks

LUNCH / SNACKS

Starting in 2024, two (2) snacks will be provided with tuition. Campers are still required to bring a non-perishable lunch each day. 

As campers expend a lot of energy throughout the day, it’s important for them to have a nutritious lunch and snacks to replenish their calories. It’s important for campers to have nutritious lunches that can give them the energy they need to thrive. We recommend that campers bring a healthy protein source along with some fruits and/or vegetables to camp. You know your child best, pack what you know they will eat.

Campers are required to bring a reusable water bottle that is clearly labeled with their name. The arena has bottle refill fountains where campers can easily refill their bottles.

  • Every day, campers must bring their own lunch and water bottle.
  • Please note that refrigerators and microwaves are not provided for campers. It is recommended that you pack the lunch accordingly.
  • Lunches are not provided by the CAC.

    Parents, guardians, and visitors are NOT allowed to have lunch with the campers. This rule ensures the safety and security of everyone at the camp.

Camp Attire / Personal items / Health & Safety

Camp Attire

  • Shoes required, any type. 
  • Long hair: All campers must wear a hair tie or have their hair up if it’s long. (For both safety and performances.) 
  • No pajamas, cargo shorts, or jeans.

Recommended Items:

  • Leotards
  • Biketards
  • Leggings 
  • Shorts
  • Tee shirts
  • Gym shorts 
  • Sliders, or Leggings for all aerialists
  • Campers should wear clothing that is easy to move in and appropriate for being upside down.

Showcase

  • Tights: On the last day of the camp session, girl campers are required to wear skin-colored tights, either footed or footless, for the showcase. (not included in tuition)
    • Tights may be purchased at Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc. 
    • Any brand 
    • No patterns allowed
    • The color of the camper’s skin should be matched.
    • Footed, footless, or convertible (google it) 
    • For campers attending multiple sessions, it is recommended that you purchase convertible tights.
    • Footed tights may need to be cut by our staff depending on the act
      • Please be advised that showcase items (tights, etc) must be dropped off on Friday morning of the showcase, along with the camper. It is imperative to understand that parents will not be granted access to the campus during the day for the purpose of dropping off items.

PERSONAL ITEMS

  • NO jewelry, watches, or other valuables are allowed at camp
  • NO Electronics such as cell phones, laptops, mini computers, iPods, MP3 players, e-readers, money or checks, and portable game consoles.
  • The CAC does not have secure lockers for personal storage.
  • The CAC is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items brought to camp.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Personal hygiene is very important for our health and safety. Body-to-body contact inevitably leads to the spreading of germs, so keep your child’s body clean.
  • All cuts or open wounds must be covered with a bandage.
  • Campers may not share clothes, hair ties, combs, or hair brushes.
  • Campers may not share drinking containers.
  • Campers must wash their hands often and use the hand sanitizers located throughout the facility.
  • We do our best to keep the facility and equipment clean with regular sanitary maintenance. We ask our campers follow to do the same.
Before Care & Extended Care

Services are exclusively provided to campers enrolled in the program and unavailable to anyone not registered in the session.

BEFORE AND EXTENDED CARE
Before-care hours are 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Single-day rates are $15 per day. Subject to availability

Extended care hours are 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Thirty-five (35) minutes of circus programming, a snack, and movie time.

Single-day rates are $35 per day. Subject to availability.   

On Showcase days, there is no extended care offered. After the showcase, all campers will be dismissed and no staff will be on duty.

No special requests or ACT practice will be accommodated during extended care time, which is a group activity.

Campers not picked up by 5:30PM will incur a $5 dollar charge per camper for every one (1) minute past 5:30. 

While we understand that things that are out of our control can happen, you must have a reliable backup during those times, as late pick-ups will not be tolerated.

Refunds

REFUNDS: 

Refunds may be requested until May 1 and a $75 admin fee will be deducted. After May 1 there will not be any refunds. If your camp session is purchased after May 1 there are no refunds. 

There are no refunds for cancellation or schedule changes after May 1. Any cancellations made after May 1 are not eligible for a refund. 

There are no refunds for campers dismissed from the program due to disciplinary reasons, or for campers found with evidence of lice (see our lice/nit policy), for campers who choose to withdraw early from a program already in session or for campers who choose to withdraw before the start of their scheduled session.

Camper can not attend due to COVID: camper or family member has COVID no refunds will be given. If space is available in another session the camper may be moved to a session with open spots. If all remaining session are full or camper can not attend another session for any reason, no refunds will be given.

Cancellation / Refund Policy: Refunds may be requested until May 1 and a $75 admin fee will be deducted. After May 1 there will not be any refunds. If your camp session is purchased after May 1 there are no refunds.


No refunds will be given for:

  • Purchases made after May 1
  • Cancellation or schedule changes after May 1
  • Campers dismissed from the program due to disciplinary reasons
  • Campers found with evidence of lice (see our lice/nit policy)
  • Campers who choose to withdraw early from a program already in session
  • Campers who choose to withdraw before the start of their scheduled session.
  • Campers sick with a flu or virus.
  • Camper can not attend due to COVID
    • Camper or family member has COVID
    • Camper or family member has COVID-If space is available in another session the camper may be moved to a session with open spots (one time).
    • Camper or family member has COVID-If all remaining sessions are full or the camper can not attend another / open session for any reason, no refunds will be given.

Cancellation requests must be emailed to Tonia Bichler at Tonia@circusarts.org prior to May 1.

MEDICAL REFUNDS : If a camper leaves due to an injury incurred at camp, a prorated portion of the tuition may be refunded. If a camper is injured prior to attending a scheduled session or is injured during the session outside of camp and it prohibits them from participating, we will consider a refund upon review of the doctor’s note.  A doctor’s note must be received prior to the start of the camp session in order to be considered for a refund.  Any tuition refunded will incur a $50 admin fee. Camp reserves the right to make exceptions to this rule without setting precedent.

Camper can not attend due to COVID(camper or family member)  or any other illness,  no refunds will be given. If space is available in another session the camper may be moved to a session with open spots. If all remaining session are full or camper can not attend another session for any reason, no refunds will be given.

Cancellation requests must be emailed to Tonia Bichler at Tonia@circusarts.org prior to May 1.

Field Trip

Field trip to see the Summer Circus Spectacular at the Ringling Museum.

Extended sessions only. The camp session fee includes a ticket for the show and transportation.

Transportation: The Sarasota County School District provides transportation for all campers and camp staff attending the show. Campers must be transported by the school bus with CAC staff to attend. Any requests for students to be transported in a different way or to meet the staff on location will not be granted. It is not possible for our staff to arrange a meeting with any campers or parents at the location.

If campers cannot attend or ride the bus, they cannot attend camp that day since no staff will be available on campus to supervise campers who are not attending the show.

For safety reasons, The CAC does not permit camp volunteers or parents or guardians to accompany their children on field trips.

Showcase

SHOWCASE DETAILS

At the end of the camp session, there will be a showcase for the camper’s family at 3:30 p.m. Doors will open at 3:15 p.m. The campers will change out of their costumes after the showcase, and the camp session will end. Additionally, the camp showcase is not open to the general public.

Please note that there will be no After Care provided on showcase days.

  • Parents may take photos of campers in costume from 3:15 – 3:30. The show will last approximately 45 minutes.
  • A limited summer menu in will be offered in our concession stand and Camp merchandise will be available for purchase. Cash and cards accepted. 
  • After the show, campers will need to change out of their costumes.
  • ALL C​costumes ​and accessories​,​ including hair pieces​, ​ may​ NOT ​ leave the campus and are the property of the CAC.
  • All campers are dismissed immediately after they change out of their costumes.

Female campers must wear skin colored tights the last day of the camp session for the showcase. Tights must be dropped off Friday morning with the camper. There will not be any access to the campus for parents to drop off tights throughout the day. More information on the Attire Tab.

Groups / Group Requests

The campers are divided into two (2) groups: a home group and an act group. During the day, they spend time in both groups.

Home Group: Our camp organizes campers into home groups according to their age. Each group is led by one counselor and two to three junior counselors. We assign campers to their home group (by age) before camp begins, and they cannot be rearranged for any reason. Home groups typically consist of 10-12 campers.

Showcase Act Group: Campers will be placed in an act group that matches their interests and abilities. The groups will include individuals of all ages and will be led by a counselor. This counselor may or may not be the same as the camper’s home group counselor. The act group assignments will be given to campers at the end of the first day.

Group Requests

We understand that you may prefer to be placed in a particular group, but we cannot guarantee that we can fulfill every request. Our team will do their best to accommodate your preferences, but please remember that it may not always be feasible. We strive to group campers with their friends, but our process may not always permit it. If your child is not assigned to their friend’s group, we apologize, but we cannot honor requests to switch groups due to the high number of campers we have each week; it would be impossible to make changes for everyone.

During the day, all the campers gather together in the arena, which is a vast open area. This means your camper will still be near his or her friends even if your requests cannot be fulfilled.

Registration Forms not completed at the time of purchase/enrollment will be considered late. Unfortunately, we cannot grant group requests for late forms.

*Requests to move to another group can not be granted.
**Refund requests due to camper group placements will not be granted.
Policies and Procedures

TUITION COST
$375 for 1 week session
$750 for two week sessions

CAMP ENROLLMENT
Is secure once payment in full is collected and ALL FORMS are completed ( ALL registration forms are completed online and will come in your purchase email receipt )      Our camp model is for campers to practice and progress in their act group daily, drop in days are not offered in our camps for this reason.

REGISTRATION FEE
No Registration Fees

CAMP HOURS
Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Campers should arrive between 8:55 a.m. & 9 a.m. and must be picked up by 3:10 p.m. Campers dropped off before 8:55 a.m. will incur a daily drop in fee. Campers picked up after 3:10 p.m. will incur a drop in fee. No parents or visitors are allowed inside the arena during camp hours. For the safety of campers and staff the arena doors and gates will be secure from 9:30 – 2:30 daily.

BEFORE AND AFTERCARE
Before care hours are 8:00AM – 8:55AM
$75 Per Week
Pre-registration required, space is limited.
Single day rates for before care- $15 per day. Subject to availability

Aftercare hours are 3:15 – 5:30PM
$100 Per Week
Snack included, 35 minutes of circus programming, movie time-schedule available upon request.
Single day rates for after care $35 per day. Subject to availability.   

Campers not picked up by 5:30PM will incur a $5 dollar charge, per camper, for every one (1) minute past 5:30. 

While we understand that things can happen that are out of our control, it’s imperative that you have reliable back up during those times as late pick ups will not be tolerated.

Aftercare services are exclusively provided to campers who are enrolled in the program and are not available to the general public.

ENROLLMENT: Campers are enrolled on a first come, first served basis as per the date of receipt of the registration in Mindbody and the Google Registration Form. Confirmation of enrollment and receipt, along with a link for registration documents, will be sent via email through MindBody.

GROUP REQUESTS: See group tab  Refunds will not given due to camper group assignments.

WAITING LIST: When a camp session fills, you may enroll onto the waitlist through MindBody.  Applicants will be notified if space becomes available by email. Tuition fees are not processed until applicants are placed in a session. You will be notified via email if a spot opens and you will have 24 hours to reply or the spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist.

SESSION CHANGE / RESCHEDULING: Session change requests are based on the availability of spaces in camp. Please contact Tonia Bichler at 941.355.9805 ext. 326 or email her at Tonia@CircusArts.org Refunds will not be processed for cancellations or schedule changes. If space is available we will gladly move campers one (1) time at no charge. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the desired session and at least two weeks BEFORE the currently enrolled session starts.  Each request to made after the first will incur a $25 admin fee per camper, per session moved.

REFUNDS: 

Refunds may be requested until May 1 and a $75 admin fee will be deducted. After May 1 there will not be any refunds. If your camp session is purchased after May 1 there are no refunds. Cancellation requests must be emailed to Tonia Bichler at Tonia@circusarts.org prior to May 1.

There are no refunds for cancellation or schedule changes after May 1. Any cancellations made after May 1 are not eligible for a refund. 

There are no refunds for campers dismissed from the program due to disciplinary reasons, or for campers found with evidence of lice (see our lice/nit policy), for campers who choose to withdraw early from a program already in session or for campers who choose to withdraw before the start of their scheduled session.

Camper can not attend due to COVID: camper or family member has COVID no refunds will be given. If space is available in another session the camper may be moved to a session with open spots. If all remaining session are full or camper can not attend another session for any reason, no refunds will be given.

Cancellation / Refund Policy: Refunds may be requested until May 1 and a $75 admin fee will be deducted. After May 1 there will not be any refunds. If your camp session is purchased after May 1 there are no refunds.


No refunds will be given for:

  • Purchases made after May 1
  • Cancellation or schedule changes after May 1
  • Campers dismissed from the program due to disciplinary reasons
  • Campers found with evidence of lice (see our lice/nit policy)
  • Campers who choose to withdraw early from a program already in session
  • Campers who choose to withdraw before the start of their scheduled session.
  • Camper can not attend due to COVID
    • Camper or family member has COVID
    • Camper or family member has COVID-If space is available in another session the camper may be moved to a session with open spots (one time).
    • Camper or family member has COVID-If all remaining sessions are full or the camper can not attend another / open session for any reason, no refunds will be given.

Cancellation requests must be emailed to Tonia Bichler at Tonia@circusarts.org prior to May 1.

MEDICAL REFUNDS : If a camper leaves due to an injury incurred at camp, a prorated portion of the tuition may be refunded. If a camper is injured prior to attending a scheduled session or is injured during the session outside of camp and it prohibits them from participating, we will consider a refund upon review of the doctor’s note.  A doctor’s note must be received prior to the start of the camp session in order to be considered for a refund.  Any tuition refunded will incur a $50 admin fee. Camp reserves the right to make exceptions to this rule without setting precedent.

Camper can not attend due to COVID(camper or family member)  no refunds will be given. If space is available in another session the camper may be moved to a session with open spots. If all remaining session are full or camper can not attend another session for any reason, no refunds will be given.

RELEASE: Parents/Guardians are required to sign a general release and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement prior to camper being placed in a session. In addition to a release proof of insurance is required for all campers.

PARKING/ DROP OFF /PICK UP: Campers should be walked to the main doors of the arena where camp staff will check campers in. Once camp begins parents/guardians will not be allowed inside the arena. Camp is not open for spectators and is closed to the public. Campers will be picked up from the same doors as drop off.

VISITORS: Circus camp is a closed space and we do not allow parents or guests to spectate during camp hours or during Before and After care. Parents/Guardians/Visitors are not permitted to stay during camp session. 

SNACKS

  • Campers need to bring two healthy snacks per day.
  • Bring a water bottle to refill during the day. Label the bottle with the campers name.

LUNCH

  • Campers must bring their own lunch. Refrigerators and microwaves are not available to campers. Pack the lunch accordingly.
  • Campers need healthy lunches to supply them with enough energy to excel. Please send your child to camp with a good protein source and fruit and/or vegetables.
  • Refrigerators and microwaves are not available to campers. Pack the lunch accordingly.

ATTIRE: See Attire Tab

PERSONAL ITEMS: See Attire Tab

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Personal hygiene is very important for health and our safety. Body to body contact inevitably leads to spreading of germs so keep your child’s body clean.
  • All cuts or open wounds must be covered with a bandage.
  • Campers may  not share clothes, hair ties, combs or hair brushes.
  • Campers may not share drinking containers.
  • Campers must wash their hands often and use the hand sanitizers  located throughout the facility.
  • We do our best to keep the facility and equipment clean with regular sanitary maintenance. We ask our campers follow do the same.

CODE OF CONDUCT

  • All campers will adhere to the full values contract below. Full Values Contract is a verbal agreement within a group to try, support, and encourage everyone to achieve their personal best.
  • The F.V.C. is used to secure the bonds of teamwork, perseverance, and dedication in a learning environment.
  • We will ask the campers to abide by the following philosophy: “I will try everything and be respectful to my instructors; I will try everything and support and encourage myself and my friends; I will model this behavior all the time because I am a leader by example”.
  • Parents please discuss examples of good behavior with your children to aid in the cohesion and flow of camp functions.
  • The consequence for not adhering to this policy is removal from camp activities, removal from the showcase or dismissal from camp.
  • Bullying will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

SHOWCASE DETAILS : See Showcase Tab   

COVID-19 Policies

See our current policies under the tab Buy Tickets Keeping You Safe

The following protocols are being put in place and subject to change as appropriate:

  • Masks are optional
  • If your child has symptoms or has been exposed to COVID please do not send them to camp.
  • All campers will be required to report any flu-like or COVID-19 symptoms
  • If a camper or family member tests positive for COVID 19 the camp staff must be immediately notified.  
  • Sanitizing all communal spaces, and equipment. 
  • The Circus Arts Conservatory reserves the right to cancel or modify any planned program, camp session or scheduled class due to insufficient enrollment, in which case, refunds or credit toward future programming will be processed.

COVID-19
If a camper or family member tests positive for COVID-19 the CAC will not refund the session or any unused days (credits) of the session. Unused days will not be credited to any future sessions or camps. If space is available the camper may move to another session and pay a prorated rate for any additional days (credits) already used to complete the session. If a camper is not able to move to another session, by choice or if no camp sessions are available, no refund or credit will be given.

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:

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

Enrolling with the Mind Body App (not recommended for camps)

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. 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: 

If you’re looking to register for camps with the Mind Body app, it may not be the most user-friendly option. Instead, you can easily register through their website by clicking on the “Register Now” button below.

  1. Received a “Does not meet the prerequisite, call the business” message when trying to register? 
    • You need to add your camper as a “family member” and add their Date of Birth in their profile. Then, enroll the child
    • Camper already in your profile? Make sure their Date of Birth is in their profile. 
  2. Did not receive an emailed session confirmation with the enrolled camper(s) name(s)? 
    • Your email address is not in your camper’s profile OR
    • You did not reserve the session(s) because you purchased it on the app.

Registered campers will receive an email from Tonia@circusarts.org the weekend before the camp session with a remind class code and instructions and reminders for the session.

NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications will be available March 1st. 

Applications are reviewed, and funds will be disbursed in the order they were received. All applications must include the applicant’s 2023 Tax returns. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Awarded applicants will be notified via email after May 30.

Click HERE to complete an application.

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.

Where is Circus Summer Camp located?

In the newly renovated and air-conditioned Sailor Circus Arena located at 2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239.

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.

What are the dates and times of the Showcase Programs?

Showcases will be held on the last Friday (or last day of the extended session) of each session for a live limited audience. Doors open at 3:15 and the showcase begins at 3:30. 

Can campers request to be with their friends?

Campers may request to be in a group with a friend, but we can not guarantee the request will be granted. Campers are separated first by age into a HOME group where they will have 1 counselor and 2-3 junior counselors assisting them; and then by interest and ability into a SHOWCASE ACT group. Showcase acts groups will encompass all ages and have a lead trainer that may or may not be the same counselor as their home group counselor. Please note that we cannot guarantee group requests.

Are there scheduled field trips?

The Summer Circus Spectacular at The Ringling will be visited by the extended session, and tuition includes a ticket to the show as well as transportation on Sarasota County School buses with drivers. 

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.