Circus Camp Summer 2026

Ages: 5 -13

Price:     $350+HST

Dates:July 6th – 10th
July 13th – 17th
July 20st – 24thAugust 10th - 14th
August 17th - 21st
August 24th - 28th

Hours:City kids are picked up by the coaches at the ferry docks between 9:00-9:25 to catch the 9:30 ferry. Island kids have supervision on site from 9:30 amCity kids return to the city at 4:00. Island kids pickup is at 4:00

What do we do at Circus Camp?

Aerial arts – Static trapeze, silks, sling & lyraGround Based Circus Skills – Juggling, plate spinning, hula hooping, rola-bola, diablo, flower sticks and clowning and improv!Acrobatics
Gymnastics, parkour & acro-balance activitiesGames, Crafts, the beach and much more!Check out the video on the right/bottom and our camp FAQ page for more detailed information

Ages:

5-13

Where is camp held?

Toronto Island Circus Camp is located at the historic WIA clubhouse and courtyard. The camp is fenced off from the public part of the park.

Does my child need previous circus experience?

Not at all – everyone is welcome! We are able to adjust each child’s direction to their individual skill level. New students can learn the basics and more experienced junior acrobats can add to their circus repertoire.

Who are the coaches?

TICC coaches are professional circus artists from all disciplines of circus arts that share a joy of working with children and a passion for training up-and-coming circus stars! Coaches are St. Johns Ambulance certified and have had vulnerable sector checks.

Are campers doing circus all day?

We do a lot of circus! Additionally, we play improv games, do art and crafts, have two snack breaks and a lunch break. We may go for a swim at Wards Beach in the lifeguard area weather permitting.

When do we need to register by? When is payment due?

Online registrations are open. When you register you will need to send a $100 deposit to secure your child’s place. Registrations are open until 6pm the Friday before camp week starts, but please contact us directly to ensure space availability. Earlier is better as weeks may fill up fast! Full payment is due 2 weeks before your child’s week.

What is the cancellation policy?

The $100 deposit/admin fee is not refundable. If you need to switch to a different week, we will do our best to accommodate that, provided there is space available.In case of participation being cancelled for medical reasons, and when accompanied by a doctor’s note, pro-rated refund of all missed whole days will be processed minus $100 deposit.No refund shall be provided in the event of dismissal for breach of the Conduct Policy, as lain out on the online registration form.

Where do I drop off and pick up my child?

City side parents will drop their children off at the hotdog cart in front ofThe Westin Hotel at Bay and Queens Quay between 9:05-9:20 AM. Coaches will escort the kids across to camp on the 9:30 Ferry. Pick-up is at The hotdog cart at 4:00 PM. Island kids can be dropped off at the WIA 9:45-10:00.

My child is not the most athletic – will they still have fun?

We encourage kids to try everything. There is so much variety in circus that every child will find something they are good at and can focus on.

What do kids do at camp?

There’s something for every junior circus star-in-training! Aerial trapeze, hoop, rope and silks as well as juggling, floor and partner acrobatics and clowning. Campers will also enjoy a nice cool off in the lake at Wards Beach. Campers and coaches work toward building a spectacular group show that parents are invited to @ 4pm on Friday!

How are the campers split into groups?

Children are grouped with peers closest to their age. If your child would like to grouped with a particular friend please make a note in the comments section of the registration form and we will do our best to accomodate that.

What should they wear? What should I pack?

Long pants (leggings or jogging) and a tighter/more-fitted top. Long hair should be tied back. Campers should not wear jewelry. A Bathing suit and towel. A Labelled, refillable water bottle. More food than kids take to school – we are quite physical. Kids get two snack breaks and a lunch break. NUT FREE food only.

Can campers bring phones to camp?

Phones, tablets, and other such devices brought to camp will be stored by coaches and returned at the end of the day. (It is helpful to label these with your child’s name, if they will be bringing them to camp.)

When is the parents’ show?

The kids will have a chance to show off what they have learned at an end of week show at 4pm on Fridays!
The show is free; friends and family are welcome. City parents take the 3:30 Ferry to Wards Island. We aim to finish the show in time for the 4:45 ferry back to the city.