Intermediate Skills Intensive
An intensive circus program for intermediate teens to hone specific skills and develop advanced techniques.
▌ Editor's read The website loads successfully and provides detailed information about Circus Smirkus camps, including the Intermediate Skills Intensive. Circus Smirkus is a non-profit organization founded by Rob Mermin in 1987, indicating 40 years of operation. The camp is an overnight program for ages 10-18, focusing on circus arts. While not ACA accredited, the website states that 'all staff undergo background checks' and highlights a dedicated health center with a registered nurse. Google reviews for 'Circus Smirkus' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 163 reviews, with many praising the unique experience and supportive environment. Social media handles @smirkus on Instagram and 'smirkus' on Facebook are active. The camp's focus on specific circus skills and its long-standing history suggest a well-established and specialized program.
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
Intermediate Skills Intensive 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 1986 (40 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: full_day
- Address: 1 Circus Rd, Greensboro, VT 05841, USA
- Phone: 802-533-7443
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, 2-week camp, total $3495
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Intermediate Skills Intensive
- What ages does Intermediate Skills Intensive accept?
- Intermediate Skills Intensive 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 Intermediate Skills Intensive cost?
- Intermediate Skills Intensive publishes $1,748/week for the standard session. USD, 2-week camp, total $3495 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Intermediate Skills Intensive's hours?
- Intermediate Skills Intensive runs full_day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Intermediate Skills Intensive?
- Intermediate Skills Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 40 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 Intermediate Skills Intensive provide lunch?
- Yes — Intermediate Skills Intensive includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Intermediate Skills Intensive compare to other specialty camps in Greensboro?
- Intermediate Skills Intensive 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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