All Level Circus Camp - Session 1
Circus Smirkus offers an all-level overnight circus camp in Greensboro, Vermont, providing immersive training in various circus arts for youth.
▌ Editor's read The website for Circus Smirkus loads successfully and provides detailed information about their camp sessions, including the All Level Circus Camp. Circus Smirkus is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The camp is a nonprofit organization, founded by Rob Mermin, and has been operating for 37 years, showcasing a significant history in youth circus arts. The program is an overnight camp, offering training in disciplines such as aerials, acrobatics, juggling, and clowning. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the camp emphasizes a supportive and safe learning environment. Google reviews for 'Circus Smirkus' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 105 reviews, with many parents praising the unique experience and positive impact on their children.
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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 8–16
All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 409 Breezy Ave, Greensboro, VT 05841
- Phone: (802) 533-7443
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about All Level Circus Camp - Session 1
- What ages does All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 accept?
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 is open to children ages 8–16. 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 All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 cost?
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 publishes $1,795/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are All Level Circus Camp - Session 1's hours?
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 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 All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 accredited?
- Yes — All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 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 All Level Circus Camp - Session 1?
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 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 All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 provide lunch?
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 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 All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 compare to other specialty camps in Greensboro?
- All Level Circus Camp - Session 1 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.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside All Level Circus Camp - Session 1.
- 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 Ensemble · Circus Smirkus Camp · Ages 12–18 · $1,665/week
- Advanced Individual Acts · Smirkus Camp · Ages 14–18 · $1,665/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