Camp · Specialty · Ages 5–17 · $400/week
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New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp

NECCA, Brattleboro, VT · $400/week

The New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp offers day camps for various age groups, focusing on developing circus skills in a supportive environment.

▌ Editor's read The New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs for ages 6-16. The center, founded by Elsie Smith and Serenity Smith Forchion, has been operating since 2007, indicating 17 years of experience. It is a non-profit organization, as stated on their 'About Us' page. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff, it emphasizes a supportive and safe learning environment. The camp offers a wide array of circus disciplines, including aerials, acrobatics, juggling, and clowning. Google reviews for the New England Center for Circus Arts (the parent organization) show a strong 4.9-star rating from over 100 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and positive atmosphere. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the site. Social media handles are @necircusarts for Instagram and necircusarts for Facebook.
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Since 200719+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

New England Center for Circus Arts Youth 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 specialty 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
2007 (19 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Address: 10 Town Crier Dr, Brattleboro, VT 05301
  • Phone: (802) 254-9780
  • Cost notes: Estimated cost per week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp

What ages does New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp accept?
New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp is open to children ages 5–17. 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 New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp cost?
New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. Estimated cost per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp?
New England Center for Circus Arts Youth Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 19 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 Youth Camp provide lunch?
New England Center for Circus Arts Youth 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.

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