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.

February Camp April Camp Summer Camps Teen Camps Adv. Performance Camp Flying Trapeze Camp

AGES 3 – 17

November Youth Camp

2025 Dates TBD
Location: The Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Drive

2025 Price TBD

Below is an example schedule! Schedules for 2025 are TBD.

  • 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

Below is an example schedule! Schedules for 2025 are TBD.

  • 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 14 – 18, 2025
Location: The Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Dr. Brattleboro, Vermont

This spring in April, kids can explore the exciting world of circus at our youth camp! In a supportive, non-competitive environment, they’ll build confidence, communication skills, and perseverance while learning to juggle, perform aerials, acrobatics, or clowning. Plus, they’ll discover circus history and traditions through creative, fun activities!

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

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

5% discount if signing up for 5 days!

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

AGES 3 – 17

Summer Youth Camps

June 25 – August 22 | Weekly
Location: The Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Dr. Brattleboro, Vermont

In our summer camps, 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 acrobat, aerialist, juggler, or clown. We honor the traditions of the circus by including activities to develop creative and performance skills while sharing the history of circus and passing along fun circus traditions.

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, trampoline, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning and acrobatics
  • 11:30am–12:00pm: Lunch
  • 12:00pm–12:15: Rest activities including board and 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, trampoline, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning and acrobatics
  • 10:00–10:15am: Snack
  • 10:15am–12:00pm: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, trampoline, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning and acrobatics
  • 12:00–12:30pm: Lunch
  • 12:30–1:00pm: Rest activities including board and card games, reading, and drawing
  • 1:00–2:30pm: Rotating activities including trapeze, fabric, lyra, trampoline, juggling, mini trap, balancing, clowning and acrobatics
  • 2:30–3:00pm: Group activity including games and guided free time
  • 3:00–3:30pm: Pick up
Register for Summer Half Day Camp Register for Summer Full Day Camp

AGES 3 – 17

Summer Single Day Camp

2025 Dates TBD!
Location: TBD | Brattleboro, Vermont

AGES 11 – 17

Teen Camps

August 4 – 8, 2025
Location: The Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro, Vermont

Come check out our 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.

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

Register for Teen Camp

AGES 8 – 17

Advanced Performance Camp

July 7 – 11, 2025
Location: The Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Drive, 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. They’ll work 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 where family and friends can laugh, cheer, and be amazed.

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

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

Apply for Advanced Performance Camp

AGES 7 – 17

Flying Trapeze Camp

August 11 – 15, 2025
Location: The Trapezium | 10 Town Crier Drive, 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 acrobat, aerialist, juggler, or clown. We honor the traditions of the circus by including activities to develop creative and performance skills while sharing the history of circus and 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
Register for Flying Trapeze Camp

AGES 14+

Coach in Training

NECCA invites aspiring circus coaches ages 14 and up with circus experience (6 months+) to apply for a place in our Coach In Training program.

This training program offers hands-on training opportunities with ages 1.5 – 11. CIT’s will shadow classes & camps, learn how to teach trick progression and curriculum, as well as learn how to effectively hand spot students. CIT’s will receive hours they may put towards community service hours or a discount for one session class per session (percentage dependent upon the number of coaching hours per week. i.e. 25% off for 1 hour of coaching per week or 50% off of a week of camp for 2 weeks of coaching camp).

If you are interested in participating in the Coach In Training Program, please fill out the form below, and we will get back to you via email within 3 – 5 business days.

Apply Here

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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.

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