Advanced Ensemble
Smirkus Camp offers immersive circus arts training for youth of all skill levels, fostering creativity, teamwork, and performance skills in a supportive envi...
▌ Editor's read The website for Smirkus Camp loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs, including the Advanced Ensemble. Smirkus Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming their commitment to industry best practices. The camp's 'About Us' page states that Circus Smirkus was founded in 1987 by Rob Mermin, indicating 37 years of operation. The organization is a nonprofit. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Smirkus Camp offers overnight programs focused on various circus arts. Google reviews for 'Smirkus Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the supportive community, high-quality instruction, and positive impact on their children's confidence and skills. Social media handles found are @smirkuscamp on Instagram and SmirkusCamp on Facebook.
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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
Advanced Ensemble 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, $4995 for 3 weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Advanced Ensemble
- What ages does Advanced Ensemble accept?
- Advanced Ensemble 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 Advanced Ensemble cost?
- Advanced Ensemble publishes $1,665/week for the standard session. USD, $4995 for 3 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Advanced Ensemble's hours?
- Advanced Ensemble 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 Advanced Ensemble accredited?
- Yes — Advanced Ensemble 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 Advanced Ensemble?
- Advanced Ensemble 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 Advanced Ensemble provide lunch?
- Advanced Ensemble 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 Advanced Ensemble compare to other specialty camps in Greensboro?
- Advanced Ensemble 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Advanced Ensemble.
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 3 · Circus Smirkus Camp · Ages 8–16 · $1,795/week
- Circus Smirkus Camp · Greensboro, VT · Ages 8–18 · $1,800/week
- Road Show · Smirkus Camp · Ages 12–18 · $1,765/week
- 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
- All Levels Circus Camp · Smirkus Camp · Ages 8–18 · $1,795/week
- Intermediate Camp · Smirkus Camp · Ages 10–18 · $1,698/week