Youth Aerial & Circus Fundamentals Camp

Students will have the chance to explore the basics of a variety of circus skill sets, including aerial arts like silks, hoop and static trapeze. Skills taught also include hoop, poi, juggling, plate spinning, acrobatic partner balancing, basic circus gymnastics, clowning, theatre, mindfulness, and creative movement games.

At the end of each week, we’ll present our very own circus. No previous experience is required to perform under the Big Top! 

Camps are led in different age groups. Ages 5-7 yo,  8-12 yo & Teen Camps. 

Teen Campers in grades 10-12th can also apply to join our Aerial & Circus Camp CIT Youth Leadership Program.

★ Aerial Circus FUNdamental Camp Benefits ★

 Hands-on Learning. Hands-on Clowning. Hands-on FUN! 

Circus arts build confidence, encourage creative self-expression, teach responsibility, poise, teamwork, and self-discipline. Campers will have the chance to explore the basics of a variety of circus skill sets, including aerial silks and trapeze. Skills taught also include the flow arts (hoop, poi, juggling, plate spinning, etc), acrobatic partner balancing, basic circus gymnastics, general clowning, theatre, costuming, and imagination games. 

• increases feelings of self-achievement and self-worth
• a fun, creative, and unique way to exercise
• increased balance and coordination
• develops problem-solving skills
• boosts self-esteem
• improves attention span and focus
• teaches planning and strategy

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Registration must be completed by the Friday prior to camp. Cirque de Vol will run according to the Wake County school system. 

Transfer Policy:

• Prior to May 3: If a parent requests a cancellation, they can transfer their child to any available camp at no charge.
• After May 3: There will be a $20 transfer fee per session/class for any schedule changes, regardless of the original sign-up date.

Refund Policy:

• Between January 23 and May 1: Parents receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee per session or class canceled.
• Between May 2 and June 1: Parents receive a 50% refund minus     ( cancellation fee of $150 per week session canceled).
• After June 1: No refunds.

Cirque de Vol Behavior & Discipline Guidelines

Our program creates a safe and supportive atmosphere for all  campers. Campers are to behave in considerate and responsible ways that respect the dignity of others. Campers are committed to doing their part to maintain and uphold this atmosphere by acting with kindness and respect at all times when they are at the studio, or participating in any of our programs.

Actions will at all times reflect Cirque de Vol Core Values & Follow Program Rules and Safety Policies.

Bullying Policy

At Cirque de Vol  we have a firm policy against all types of bullying. Each camper is expected to treat all other campers with respect, and to support each other in having  the best possible experience at camp by acting with kindness and respect. Bullying is inexcusable in any form. If a camper has difficulty meeting this expectation, parents may be called upon to support them.

Our leadership addresses all incidents of bullying seriously and trains staff to promote communication with their staff and their campers, an incident report form will be filed documenting any incident of bullying or violence.  Our staff and parents work  together as a team to ensure that campers gain self-confidence, make new friends, and have a positive and enriching  camp experience.

Campers take Responsibility for their actions

Campers Respect themselves, each other, camp equipment and the environment. Kindness and Honesty are the basis for all relationships and interactions. Campers follow all instructions and safety guidelines at all times.

Campers are asked to talk immediately to a counselor or any camp staff member if they are uncomfortable with any experience or need assistance while at camp.

Please share Cirque de Vol's behavior and bullying policy with your campers before attending camp and check that they thoroughly understand it, and are able and willing to comply and uphold these policies as a part of their admittance to our programs.

Discipline Procedures

When a camper does not follow the behavior guidelines, we will take the following action steps as behavior problems progress.

Staff will intervene and redirect the camper to more appropriate behavior.

If inappropriate behavior continues, the camper will be reminded of behavior guidelines and camp rules, and the camper will be asked to decide on action steps to correct their behavior.

If a child’s behavior still does not meet expectations and is affecting the experience of other campers, an incident report form will be filed, and the parent/guardian of the camper will be contacted to support with what is needed.

If inappropriate behavior continues, as a final action step the camper may be dismissed from camp.

Examples of unacceptable behavior:

• Refusal to follow behavior guidelines or camp rules
• Refusal to follow camp safety protocol or activity instructions
• Endangering the health and safety of children and/or staff
• Bullying and/or Physical Violence of any kind
• Using profanity, vulgarity or obscenity
• Stealing or damaging property (personal or camp property)
• Refusal to participate in activities or cooperate with staff
• Disrupting a program
• Leaving a program without permission
• Use of illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco or sexual conduct of any kind
• Teasing, making fun or bullying of other campers or staff
• Fighting of any kind

Camper fees are non-refundable if a camper is sent home for disciplinary reasons. Physical violence or bullying toward another camper or staff member will result in immediate dismissal from the camp program.