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New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats

Brattleboro · $1,100/week

Intensive circus skills retreats for adults, offering training in various aerial and ground disciplines.

▌ Editor's read The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) website loads as a legitimate site for summer circus skills retreats, offering programs for teens (ages 12-17) and adults. The organization is a non-profit, founded by sisters Serenity Smith Forchion and Elsie Smith, and has been operating for 15 years, indicating a strong history in circus arts education. While not ACA accredited, NECCA is a well-established institution in the circus community. Google reviews for 'New England Center for Circus Arts' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and the supportive environment. The retreats are primarily overnight, with participants staying in local accommodations or on-site camping. The website details various circus disciplines offered, including aerials, acrobatics, and juggling, taught by professional coaches. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or explicit mention of background checks for staff were found on the provided pages.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 18–14

New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 18–14
  • Hours: of operation: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-5pm; Wed, Fri 9am-4pm
  • Address: 10 Town Crier Dr, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA
  • Phone: 802-254-9780
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats

What ages does New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats accept?
New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats is open to children ages 18–14. 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 New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats cost?
New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats publishes $1,100/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats's hours?
New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats runs of operation: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-5pm; Wed, Fri 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats?
New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 15 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 New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats provide lunch?
New England Center for Circus Arts - Summer Circus Skills Retreats 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.

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