Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts offers a Junior Circus Camp for ages 5-10, focusing on aerials, acrobatics, juggling, and clowning in a fun, non-competiti...
▌ Editor's read The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts offers a Junior Circus Camp for children aged 5-10, providing a day camp experience focused on various circus disciplines. The camp website, phillycircus.com/camp/, loads successfully and details the program, including activities like aerials, acrobatics, juggling, and clowning. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Philadelphia School of Circus Arts' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 215 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and supportive instructors. Social media handles found are @phillycircus on Instagram and 'phillycircus' on Facebook. The camp's program is clearly day-based, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, with aftercare available.
Who thrives here Ages 6–7
Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 6452 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
- Phone: (215) 849-1991
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp
- What ages does Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp accept?
- Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp is open to children ages 6–7. 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 Camp - JUNIOR Camp cost?
- Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp publishes $495/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp's hours?
- Circus Camp - JUNIOR 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.
- Does Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp provide lunch?
- Circus Camp - JUNIOR 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 Camp - JUNIOR Camp compare to other specialty camps in Philadelphia?
- Circus Camp - JUNIOR Camp is one of 9 specialty camps in Philadelphia 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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