Coming Summer 2023! The FSU Circus comes to Panama City with a summer camp unlike any other. Campers will have the opportunity to experience a variety of circus skills and disciplines in this week-long day camp on the Panama City campus of Florida State University.
Expect your camper to come home a little dirty, tired, and rumpled after a full day of circus fun!
Our counselors are all current FSU Circus student performers. Camp is available for children ages 7-17. Week-long sessions run Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Camp Sessions and Registration
Registration Opens March 2023
Session 1 | June 26 through June 30
Session 2 | July 3 through July 7
Session 3 | July 10 through July 14
Session 4 | July 17 through July 21
Sessions are $275 per child.
Activities
Campers will have to opportunity to try a variety of circus skills in a number of different disciplines. We rotate through five different activities everyday. Some of our favorites are:
- Flying Trapeze
- Cloud Swing
- Lyra
- Triple Trapeze
- Low Tight Wire
- Juggling and Object Manipulation
- Jump Rope
- Hand to Hand Balancing
Daily Schedule
- 8:30 am - 9:00 am: Drop Off
- 9:00 am – 9:25am: Group Stretching
- 9:30 am - 10:25 am: First Rotation
- 10:30 am - 11:25am: Second Rotation
- 11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Lunch
- 12:05 pm – 1:00pm: Third Rotation
- 1:05 pm – 2:00 pm: Fourth Rotation
- 2:05 pm – 3:00 pm: Fifth Rotation
- 3:00pm - 3:30 pm: Pick Up in Tent
Staff
Our camp counselor staff is comprised of existing members of our FSU Circus cast. They have trained and performed with the FSU Circus for at least a year. Two of our full-time professional staff supervise the camp operation.
Safety
Safety is our primary concern. Each of our activities are conducted so that they are as safe as possible. The safety measures employed differ depending on the particular activity. We use safety lines, landing mats and trained spotters to ensure the safety of our participants.
Parents' Guide
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