Capital City Circus Summer Camp
Capital City Circus offers summer camps for youth to learn various circus arts in Portland, Oregon.
▌ Editor's read The Capital City Circus School offers summer day camps for children aged 6-17, with programs designed for different age groups (6-9, 10-12, 13-17). The camp runs weekly sessions from June to August, with daily activities from 9 AM to 3 PM, and extended care options available until 5 PM. The curriculum includes aerial silks, trapeze, lyra, juggling, acrobatics, and clowning. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for Capital City Circus School indicate a strong positive reputation with a 5.0-star rating based on 30 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the unique experience for their children. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles are provided as @capcitycircus on Instagram and 'capcitycircus' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Capital City Circus 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–16
- Address: 1210 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
- Phone: 503-705-7876
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
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