Circus Center Summer Camp
Circus Center offers summer camps for various ages and skill levels in San Francisco, focusing on circus arts.
▌ Editor's read The Circus Center Summer Camp website loads successfully and details day camp programs for ages 6-16 in San Francisco, focusing on circus arts. The camp is run by Circus Center, a non-profit organization. Google reviews for 'Circus Center' (the parent organization) show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 178 reviews, with many reviewers praising the quality of instruction and the positive environment. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the site mentions staff, there is no explicit language about background checks. Social media handles found on the site are @circuscenter for Instagram and 'circuscenter' for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Circus Center Summer 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 arts 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: of operation: 9AM to 3PM
- Address: 755 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
- Phone: 415-759-8123
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Circus Center Summer Camp
- What ages does Circus Center Summer Camp accept?
- Circus Center Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Center Summer Camp cost?
- Circus Center Summer Camp publishes $600/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Circus Center Summer Camp's hours?
- Circus Center Summer Camp runs of operation: 9AM to 3PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Circus Center Summer Camp?
- Circus Center Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Circus Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Circus Center Summer 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 Center Summer Camp compare to other arts camps in San Francisco?
- Circus Center Summer Camp is one of 16 arts camps in San Francisco 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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