Toronto Island
Circus Centre

Summer 2024 Camp details

  • July 8th – 12th
  • July 15th – 19th
  • July 22nd – 26th
  • August 12th – 16th 
  • August 19th – 23rd
  • August 26th –  30th
  • Camp hours: 10 am – 4:00pm (city kids are picked up by the coaches at the ferry docks at 9:15, Island kids have supervision from 9:30 am)
  • Rate: $340 + HST/week
  • End-of-Week Show for Family and Friends on Friday @ 4:00pm

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FAQs

Where is camp held?

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

FAQs

Where do I drop off and pick up my child?

City side parents will drop their children off at The Jack Layton statue at the ferry docks between 9:05-9:20 AM. Coaches will escort the kids across to The WIA on the 9:30 Ferry. Pick-up is at The Jack Layton statue between at 4:00 PM. Island kids can be dropped off at the WIA 9:45-10:00.

Does my child need previous circus class experience to register for camp? 

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.

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.

 

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 police background checks.

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!

What is the age range of campers?

5 – 13 years. 

How are the campers split into age 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.

Are campers doing circus all day?

We do a lot of circus! Additionally, we also do a craft each day, have two snack breaks and a lunch break, and may go for a swim at Wards Beach in the lifeguard area weather permitting.

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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.

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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.

Can my child come multiple weeks?

Absolutely! The structure repeats, but the skills and tricks we teach them are endless. Children who attend multiple weeks build and refine on their skills. 

Do you have a waitlist if a week is full?

Yes. If a student requests to register for a full camp on a waitlist, parent(s) will be notified when and if space becomes available. No waitlist deposit is required. We release spots in the order waitlist applications are received.

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.