Intermediate Camp
Circus Smirkus offers an Intermediate Camp for ages 10-16, providing immersive training in various circus arts for those with some prior experience.
▌ Editor's read The website for Circus Smirkus loads successfully and details their various camp sessions, including the Intermediate Camp. Circus Smirkus is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2024, signifying a commitment to health and safety standards. The camp is a non-profit organization, founded by Rob Mermin, and has been operating for 37 years, indicating a strong legacy in youth circus arts. The program type is overnight, offering intensive circus training. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly stated, the website does mention that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Circus Smirkus generally reflect positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the unique experience and dedicated instructors.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198937+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
Intermediate Camp 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1989 (37 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 409 Breezy Ave, Greensboro, VT 05841
- Phone: (802) 533-7443
- Cost notes: USD, $3395 for 2 weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Intermediate Camp
- What ages does Intermediate Camp accept?
- Intermediate Camp is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Intermediate Camp cost?
- Intermediate Camp publishes $1,698/week for the standard session. USD, $3395 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Intermediate Camp's hours?
- Intermediate Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Intermediate Camp accredited?
- Yes — Intermediate Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 37 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Intermediate Camp?
- Intermediate Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 37 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 Intermediate Camp provide lunch?
- Intermediate 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 Intermediate Camp compare to other specialty camps in Greensboro?
- Intermediate Camp is one of 16 specialty camps in Greensboro 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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Camps near here
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- Advanced Individual Acts · Smirkus Camp · Ages 14–18 · $1,665/week
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 · Circus Smirkus Camp · Ages 8–16 · $1,795/week
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 2 · Circus Smirkus Camp · Ages 8–16 · $1,795/week
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