Summer 2006
Circus Juventas schedules workshops and camps during the summer months. Below is an example of selections we offer. Please check back next summer for our 2007 selection.
Buon Giorno! This year's exciting full and half-day weeklong camps explore the historical tradition of the circus arts and a glimpse at the rich traditions of the Venetian Carnivale, providing a whole summer of artistry, skill and challenges. Our summer programs introduce students to the vast array of global circus arts techniques in our friendly, supportive, non-competitive environment. Each full-day Challenge Camp will also explore leather mask-making, Comedia del'Arte clowning, set-design, theatrical make-up, and art projects based on the Italian Carnival.
• Discover strength and grace on the Static Trapeze, Spanish Web, Hoops,
and Low Casting...
• Increase flexibility with Acrobatics, Jump-Rope, Hand Balancing, and Pyramids...
• Perfect balance with Low Wire, Unicycle, Globes and German Wheel..
• Build confidence with circus-style theatre and stage presentation
• Hone mental acuity with Juggling and Diablos.
We offer one day workshops and our favorite teen program, Teen Adventure Camp. You've heard the buzz, now come in and check out Circus Juventas for yourself! Unforgettable thrills and summer fun abound under the Big Top!
Different Daily Emphasis
In addition to introducing students to each of the basic elements of circus, each day of the week at summer camp will feature a different emphasis:
MondayS: We'll set off in style for a bon voyage to Italy with popcorn, music and more! Enter into the mystical, magical world of the circus arts, masks and intrigue.
TuesdayS: Explore the fundamentals of everything acrobatic, juggling, aerial, and balance! We'll cap off our Venetian holiday with designing your own leather Venetian mask
WednesdayS: Andiamo to the elaborate designs of the Circus Juventas August show set. Create your own Trompe l'oeil version of a painted theatre set with one of the Twin Cities top art educators. Continue your journey into the circus arts and discover Hand Balancing and Pyramids, Low Casting, Spanish Web, Unicycle and Globes!
ThursdayS: We'll finish our Carnivale masks, discover the antics of the stock characters of Commedia del'Arte and have a final go at Acrobatic Jump-Rope, Hoops, Silks, and German Wheel.
FridayS: It's Show Time - We'll begin our performance day with the mystique of the theatrical make-up of Carnivale! Then we'll turn on the spotlight for family and friends and your best circus smiles! Our performance days are an unforgettable experience for all.
Circus Attire
It is suggested that students wear comfortable workout attire. Leotards, unitards, sweat pants, and windpants are all acceptable. No jeans or street shoes are allowed. Athletic shoes/socks are acceptable on the equipment. Students should not wear t-shirts unless they can be tucked into pants.
Lunches
Students need to bring a bag lunch everyday except Thursdays when Circus Juventas will provide a festive Italian lunch and performance by our international instructors.
Day Bag
Help your camper stay organized by providing a day bag. It makes an ideal place to store a lunch box and a water bottle. Many campers enjoy having a mid morning and mid afternoon snack. During barefoot activities, some campers have kept track of their tennis shoes and socks by placing them in their day bag. Please remember to put your child's name on everything!
Health, Liability and Safety Info
Forms will be mailed with camp confirmation to new students. Completed forms must be returned prior to the first day of camp or students will not be allowed to participate. For returning students, health forms must be updated annually. New health forms will be sent if current forms are a year or more old. It is the responsibility of returning students to keep health forms current!
Performances
Friday performances for Full-Day Challenge Camps for family and friends are held at 3:00 pm on the last day. There will be an informalinteractive period at the end of the week for half-day and teen adventure week camp sessions.
Staff
Our professional and international instructors come from around the globe and have performed with circuses all over the world including the Mongolian State Circus and Cirque du Soleil circuses. Our student instructors, with years of experience in our program, will assist our main coaches. An American Red Cross certified aid will be on hand.
The Big Top
Our amazing 21,000 square foot facility boasts an AIA award for design, and comprises 12,000 square feet of training areas with 40 foot ceilings. The state of the art arena is climate controlled, and equipped with private girls and boys locker rooms and catering facilities. We're situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River Valley in the heart of the park district of Highland Park, so the view is great indoors and out!
Registration Information
- Download and print out registration form.
- Fill out the registration form and mail it with your non-refundable $25 registration fee to reserve space. This registration fee covers the annual registration fee from summer 2006 through spring 2007. The non-refundable fee will confirm registration. Camp balance is due by May 22nd.
- Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your space is confirmed, policies and procedures, and safety forms will be mailed to you.
- We refund all tuition for any camp we cancel. If your plans change and you need to cancel your registration, all but your registration fee will be refunded if we receive your written cancellation before April 15. No refunds will be given because of student absences.
- Circus Juventas afternoon/evening 8-week summer session class schedules will be mailed in April.
| Circus Challenge Full-Day Camps | ||
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Get your passports ready for the journey to Venice, Italy of past and present. It's a hands-on sampling of all genres of the circus arts... with a Continental flair! Students can safely explore their own abilities and face new challenges in our supportive non-competitive environment. Price: $295 per week |
Monday–Friday June 5-9, ages 6-9 and 10-13 |
| Circus Half-Day Camps | ||
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A high-energy half-day version of our full-day circus camp. This sampler program is jam-packed with fun and adventure!
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Monday–Friday July 10-14 Half Day A.M. July 10-14 Half Day P.M. |
| Teen Adventure Camp | ||
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Be our special guest at the only circus camp in the country to offer flying trapeze, bungee trapeze, high wire, German wheel, and much more. Price: $325
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Monday–Friday June 26-30, ages 13-15 or 16-21 |
| Intensive Master camp | ||
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Kick your training into high gear with a week of intensive study in aerial, dance, acrobatics, conditioning and stage presence. Fine-tune your skills with this half-day camp designed just for gymnasts and serious circus students...you know who you are! Join us for the cross-training workout you've always dreamed of! Pre-requisite: have completed full year at Circus Juventas/or background in gymanastics. Price: $175
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Calling all Gymnasts and dedicated Circus Students! Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - noon July 17-21, ages 10-12 or 13-18 |
| Soar-into Summer Circus Camp Sampler | ||
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Take a mid-summer break and try a one-day circus sampler...or two or three...! These sampler workshops give a taste of the thrills Circus Juventas has to offer, and explore all the genres of circus arts. Price: $60 per session |
Wednesday – Friday One-day workshops: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 5, 6, 7, ages 6-9 or 10-13 |
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Summer Camp Guide and Registration Form
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2006 Registration Form
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