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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 7–14

Circus Arts Camp

Fairbanks, AK · $300/week

Circus arts camp in Fairbanks, Alaska, teaching juggling, acrobatics, and other performance skills.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Summer Sessions website, specifically the 'Summer 365' page which lists various camps, including 'Circus Arts Camp' (https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps). This indicates the camp is run by a university. The website describes it as a day camp. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the UAF Summer Sessions website, nor is it found in the ACA directory. Information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff is not explicitly stated on the camp's webpage. Social media presence is confirmed via Instagram (@uafsummer365) and Facebook (UAFSummer365), both linked from the main Summer 365 page. The website does not provide details on the camp's founding year or the number of years it has been operating specifically for the Circus Arts Camp, but it is part of the broader UAF Summer Sessions program.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–14

Circus Arts Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 7–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Fairbanks Arts Association, 201 Cushman St, Suite 101, Fairbanks, AK 99701
  • Phone: (907) 456-6485
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Circus Arts Camp

What ages does Circus Arts Camp accept?
Circus Arts Camp is open to children ages 7–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Circus Arts Camp cost?
Circus Arts Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Circus Arts Camp's hours?
Circus Arts Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Circus Arts Camp?
Circus Arts Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Circus Arts Camp provide lunch?
Circus Arts Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Circus Arts Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Circus Arts Camp is one of 74 community/rec center camps in Fairbanks that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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