Circus Juventas Summer Camp
Circus Juventas offers summer day camps for ages 6-18, focusing on circus arts training in a non-competitive environment, fostering physical and social devel...
▌ Editor's read The Circus Juventas Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing various day camp options for different age groups and skill levels. The organization was founded in 1994 by Dan and Betty Butler, indicating over 25 years of operation. It is structured as a non-profit organization, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp offers a diverse curriculum including aerials, acrobatics, juggling, and clowning. While ACA accreditation information is not present on their site, the camp does state that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Social media presence is strong with active Instagram (@circusjuventas) and Facebook (CircusJuventas) accounts. The camp's focus is on providing a safe and supportive environment for youth to learn circus arts, emphasizing personal growth and skill development.
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Circus Juventas 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
- 32 (1994 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 9am-3pm
- Address: 1270 Montreal Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116
- Phone: (651) 699-1230
- Cost notes: USD, estimated from $95/day for 5 days
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Circus Juventas Summer Camp
- What ages does Circus Juventas Summer Camp accept?
- Circus Juventas Summer Camp is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Juventas Summer Camp cost?
- Circus Juventas Summer Camp publishes $475/week for the standard session. USD, estimated from $95/day for 5 days Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Circus Juventas Summer Camp's hours?
- Circus Juventas 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 Circus Juventas Summer Camp?
- Circus Juventas Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1994 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 Circus Juventas Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Circus Juventas 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.
Planning guides
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