TOP NOTCH INSTRUCTION & CIRCUS FUN!

YOUTH CAMPS

In our youth camps, your child will receive top-notch instruction in a noncompetitive environment. They’ll get a sense of pride and increased confidence as they learn communication skills, perseverance, and self-determination, as well as how to be a spectacular acrobat, aerialist, juggler, or clown. We honor the traditions of the circus by including activities to develop creative and performance skills and share the history of circus while passing along fun circus traditions.

Students will work in groups by age and ability for the best learning experience. We work with the energy of our youngest students by including separate art activities and quiet time suited to their learning needs.

AGES 3 – 17

February Youth Camp

February 19 – 23, 2024
Location: The Cotton Mill | 74 Cotton Mill Hill Brattleboro, Vermont

Half Day, Ages 3 – 5:
$65 per day, per student.

Full Day, Ages 5 – 17:
$85 per day, per student.

Sign up for one, two, or more days – each day will include a new and fun experience for each student.  

  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–9:45am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini-tramp, balancing, clowning, and acrobatics
  • 9:45–10:30am: Snack & Rest
  • 10:30–11:45am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 11:45am–12:15pm: Lunch
  • 12:15–12:30pm: Pick up
  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–10:00am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini-tramp, balancing, clowning, and acrobatics
  • 10:00–10:15am: Snack
  • 10:15am–12:00pm: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 12:00–12:30pm: Lunch
  • 12:30–1:00pm: Rest activities including board & card games, reading, and drawing
  • 1:00–2:30pm: Rotating activities incl. trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 2:30–3:00pm: Group activity including games and guided free time
  • 3:00–3:30pm: Pick up

AGES 3 – 17

April Youth Camp

April 22 – 26, 2024
Location: The Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Dr. Brattleboro, Vermont

Half Day, Ages 3 – 5:
$65 per day, per student.

Full Day, Ages 5 – 17:
$85 per day, per student.

Sign up for one, two, or more days – each day will include a new and fun experience for each student.  

  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–9:45am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini-tramp, balancing, clowning, and acrobatics
  • 9:45–10:30am: Snack & Rest
  • 10:30–11:45am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 11:45am–12:15pm: Lunch
  • 12:15–12:30pm: Pick up
  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–10:00am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini-tramp, balancing, clowning, and acrobatics
  • 10:00–10:15am: Snack
  • 10:15am–12:00pm: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 12:00–12:30pm: Lunch
  • 12:30–1:00pm: Rest activities including board & card games, reading, and drawing
  • 1:00–2:30pm: Rotating activities incl. trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 2:30–3:00pm: Group activity including games and guided free time
  • 3:00–3:30pm: Pick up

AGES 3 – 17

Summer Youth Camps

June 20 – August 23, 2024

Camp Location: Location varies depending on week, age, and type of camp. Please read all information carefully when registering.

  • Trapezium: 10 Town Crier Dr. Brattleboro, Vermont
  • Cotton Mill: 74 Cotton Mill Hill – (Big Mill) Third Floor, Studio A354

Price varies depending on the week of camp. Please read all information on our registration site carefully prior to registering.

  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–9:45am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini-tramp, balancing, clowning, and acrobatics
  • 9:45–10:00am: Snack
  • 10:00am–11:30am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 11:30am–12:00pm: Lunch
  • 12:00pm–12:15: Rest activities including board & card games, reading, and drawing
  • 12:15pm–12:30: Pick up
  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–10:00am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini-tramp, balancing, clowning, and acrobatics
  • 10:00–10:15am: Snack
  • 10:15am–12:00pm: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 12:00–12:30pm: Lunch
  • 12:30–1:00pm: Rest activities including board & card games, reading, and drawing
  • 1:00–2:30pm: Rotating activities incl. trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 2:30–3:00pm: Group activity including games and guided free time
  • 3:00–3:30pm: Pick up

AGES 3 – 17

Summer Single Day Camp

June 20 – 21, 2024
Camp Location: Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Dr. Brattleboro, Vermont

Please note there will be no end-of-camp show during day camps.

Half Day, Ages 3 – 5:
$65 per day, per student.

Full Day, Ages 5 – 17:
$85 per day, per student.

Sign up for one, two, or more days – each day will include a new and fun experience for each student.  

  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–9:45am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini-tramp, balancing, clowning, and acrobatics
  • 9:45–10:00am: Snack
  • 10:00am–11:30am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 11:30am–12:00pm: Lunch
  • 12:00pm–12:15: Rest activities including board & card games, reading, and drawing
  • 12:15pm–12:30: Pick up
  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–10:00am: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini-tramp, balancing, clowning, and acrobatics
  • 10:00–10:15am: Snack
  • 10:15am–12:00pm: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 12:00–12:30pm: Lunch
  • 12:30–1:00pm: Rest activities including board & card games, reading, and drawing
  • 1:00–2:30pm: Rotating activities incl. trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 2:30–3:00pm: Group activity including games and guided free time
  • 3:00–3:30pm: Pick up

AGES 11 – 17

Teen Camps

June 24 – 28, 2024 | August 12 – 16, 2024
Camp Location:
Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Dr. Brattleboro, Vermont

Circus camp designed specifically for teens. Students will work in groups by age to learn exciting circus skills, put together an end-of-camp show, and roll their eyes as our coaches bring in their best dad jokes.

Full Day, Age 11 – 17
$410 per week, per student.

AGES 8 – 17

Advanced Performance Camp

July 8 – 12, 2024
Camp Location:
Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Dr. Brattleboro, Vermont

For the circus lovers who want to take their skills to the stage. After choosing between creating a solo, duo or trio act, students will spend the week taking their circus skills even further as well as working with coaches to choose music, develop a show theme, and create choreography. After five days of intense work (and just maybe some fun sprinkled in for good measure), they’ll present a performance for family and friends to laugh, cheer, and be amazed.

This camp is by invitation or application only. Students must have at least two sessions in an intermediate/advanced class, be self-directed, and have the ability to choreograph independently.

Full Day, Age 8 – 17
$410 per week, per student.

AGES 7 – 17

Flying Trapeze Camp

August 5 – 9, 2024
Camp Location:
Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Dr. Brattleboro, Vermont

Get ready to soar to new heights! In flying trapeze camp, your child will receive top-notch instruction in a non-competitive environment. They’ll get a sense of pride and increased confidence as they learn communication skills, perseverance, and self-determination, as well as how to be a spectacular flyer, acrobat, juggler, or clown. We honor the traditions of the circus by including activities to develop creative and performance skills and share the history of circus while passing along fun circus traditions.

Students will work together to create an end-of-camp show for family and friends to enjoy.

Full Day, Age 7 – 17
$420 per week, per student.

  • 8:30–9:00am: Drop off at NECCA
  • 9:00–10:00am: Flying Trapeze
  • 10:00–10:15am: Snack
  • 10:15am–12:00pm: Flying Trapeze
  • 12:00–12:30pm: Lunch
  • 12:30–1:00pm: Rest activities including board & card games, reading, and drawing
  • 1:00–2:30pm: Rotating activities incl. trapeze, fabric, lyra, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning & acrobatics
  • 2:30–3:00pm: Group activity including games and guided free time
  • 3:00–3:30pm: Pick up

SUPPORTING OUR MISSION

DONATE TO NECCA

NECCA is a nonprofit that’s committed to the people it serves and the community within which it thrives. We rely on our many generous donors to continue to be a place that’s accessible to everyone, where creativity and artistry soar, and where the seemingly impossible becomes possible—every single day. Please consider joining others in supporting our work.

SUPPORTING OUR MISSION

DONATE TO NECCA

NECCA is a nonprofit that’s committed to the people it serves and the community within which it thrives. We rely on our many generous donors to continue to be a place that’s accessible to everyone, where creativity and artistry soar, and where the seemingly impossible becomes possible—every single day. Please consider joining others in supporting our work.

Many Thanks To

Our Sponsors

Please join us in thanking these companies for their support of NECCA.

Grant Sponsors
Year Round Sponsors
Circus Springboard Sponsors

To Circus Springboard Sponsors: Valentine Talland and Nagesh Mahanthappa. Thank you for your support!


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