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CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp

Chicago, IL · $450/week

Circus summer camp in Chicago teaching various circus arts like juggling, acrobatics, and aerials.

▌ Editor's read The URL provided loads successfully, detailing CircEsteem's circus summer camp programs. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded by Paul Miller in 2001, indicating over 20 years of operation. The camps are day programs, offering various sessions throughout the summer for different age groups (6-10, 11-17). Activities include juggling, acrobatics, aerial arts, and clowning, culminating in a performance. Social media handles for Instagram (@circesteem) and Facebook (CircEsteem) are easily found. While the website emphasizes safety and a supportive environment, specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of background checks for all staff members is not readily available on the camp pages.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 9am-3pm
  • Address: 4730 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Phone: (773) 732-4564
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp

What ages does CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp accept?
CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–17. 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 CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp cost?
CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp publishes $450/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $450 median for arts camps in Chicago. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp's hours?
CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp runs 9am-3pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp?
CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp provide lunch?
CircEsteem - Circus 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 CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp compare to other arts camps in Chicago?
CircEsteem - Circus Summer Camp is one of 14 arts camps in Chicago 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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