Circus Summer Camp 2026 San Francisco

upside down & all around fun

 

Our week-long camps offer a fun, safe and supportive environment where children can test their limits and explore their creativity with professional circus artists. Through collaboration and teamwork, your child will develop a unique skillset, perform in a showcase at the end of each week, and make lifelong friends. Activities include: acrobatics, aerial arts, flying trapeze, juggling, clowning, stilts, equilibristics, songs and games.

 

ages 7 – 13

jun 8 – aug 14, 2026 (10 WEEKS)

9AM to 3PM

$650 $585 PER WEEK

EARLY BIRD ENDS 12/31/25


FREE BEFORE-CARE: 8:30AM – 9AM

AFTERCARE: 3PM – 5:30PM ($150 PER WEEK)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule

Students having fun at one of our Holiday Camps Circus Center San Francisco

 

Campers will bounce on the trampoline, explore the art of clowning, and learn exciting skills on aerial silks and static trapeze—all while tumbling through a fun-filled day of circus adventure. Led by professional circus artists, these Fall Holiday Day Camps are packed with creativity, movement, and big-top excitement. Spaces are limited—grab your spot today and let your child run away to the circus (just for the Holiday)!

 

ages 7 – 13

9AM to 3PM

$140 per day

 

15% OFF WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR 2 OR MORE CAMPS!

 

Discount is applied automatically

AFTERCARE: 3PM TO 5:30PM ($30)

 

 

mlk JR. day camp (1/19)

aftercare

 

presidents' day camp (2/16)

AFTERCARE

 

SPRING BREAK CAMP (3/30-4/3)

AFTERCARE

 

MEMORIAL DAY CAMP (5/25)

AFTERCARE

 

 

 

YOUTH CIRCUS

 

Is your kid ready for a more committed approach to circus training?

Check out our Youth Circus program for the summer. Classes meet from Monday to Saturday, between 3pm to 6pm, right after Summer Camp.

 

 

FIND OUT MORE

 

Policies

CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING

You may cancel up to 1 month (30 days) before the first day of camp. The following terms apply:

 

  • Greater than 2 (60 days) months before the first day of camp: Full refund of payment, minus a $25 processing fee
  • Between 2 months and 1 month (30-60 days) before the first day of camp: 50% refund, minus a $25 processing fee
  • Less than 1 month before the first day of camp: Sorry, no refunds for any reason, including COVID illness or exposure. At your request, we will convert your unused fees to a tax-deductible donation to Circus Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, to be used for future Camp scholarships.

To reschedule a camp session, you will need to cancel and rebook online. See cancellation terms, above. Read our full policies on cancellation and late pickup fees for camp and aftercare.

 

 

 

 

FAQ

 

Do I need to fill out the Camp Intake Form?

If your child has attended a camp since January, 2026, filled out this Intake Form, and no pertinent information has changed, you do not have to fill it out again. If your child attended a camp prior to September 1, 2025, you must fill out the Intake Form.


Is there aftercare?

Yes, Aftercare is available each day after camp for a cost of $25. For multiple day camps you get a 10% discount on the daily cost if you purchase all the days at once. There are no refunds and no transfers of unused days. All campers must be picked up by 5:30 pm or you will incur a late pick up fee of $10 per 5 minutes.


Do we offer advanced camp?

No. Our camps are designed to accommodate all skill levels in a way that is both fun and challenging. If you would like to sign up your child for additional advanced training in a particular discipline, you can check out our youth classes here: Youth Circus Classes


Is there a Camp Show?

Yes, but only during our week-long Spring Break Camp and Summer Camps. Camp Shows take place on Fridays at 2pm, and they are free to attend. Limited street parking is available in the neighborhood, and paid parking is available on the corner of Frederick and Stanyan.


What if my question wasn’t answered in this FAQ?

Please send an email with your question to camp@circuscenter.org and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Discounts

Sibling (5%) and multi-week discount (10% off 3 or more weeks) available. Discounts cannot be stacked, combined with other offers, or applied to Aftercare.

Aftercare

Available Monday-Friday, 3-5:30 pm
$20/day or $90/full week
Financial aid is not available for Aftercare.

 


Texas-Holly | Camp Director | Circus Center
Texas Holly
CAMP DIRECTOR

Texas has been singing and dancing for as long as she can remember. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in dance, she ran away and infiltrated the Clown Conservatory at Circus Center, from whence she graduated Magna Cum Loud in 2005. She has since performed regularly with Bay Area favorites such as Lunatique Fantastique, Miracle Theater, The Pickle Family Circus, and Jump Theater.



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