Intensive Summer Camps
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in order to comply with the directives issued by the governments of Quebec and Canada, we are obliged to cancel all the 2020 Session of the National Circus School's summer camps. We apologize for the inconvenience.
If you have any questions, please contact Jérémie Boisier-Michaud : [email protected].
This summer camp in the form of a one or two-week intensive workshop allows young people ages 9 to 12 or 13 to 17 to experience professional training in circus arts. During their stay, participants receive a solid grounding in the demands of the various disciplines, and begin to learn effective training and personal motivation skills. At the end of the camp, participants who wish to apply for one of the School's programs can register for an entrance examination. If selected, the candidate will be able to integrate the preparatory program or the Circus and High School Studies program in August.
Day camp or 24h camp!
The 13-17 Camp
The 9-12 Camp
Candidate profile
The ideal candidate wishes to undertake an intensive session in circus arts training. He or she may already be enrolled in a preparatory program in circus arts or may simply wish to gain experience.
The candidate demonstrates proficiency in the circus arts, dance, a martial art or acrobatic sport with an artistic component, such as artistic or rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline, diving, figure skating, etc. The candidate has a functional knowledge of either the French or English languages.
Program Content and Organisation
Activities are scheduled 5 days a week, 6 hours per day, and represent a balance between learning physical techniques such as physical conditioning, flexibility, acrobatics, trampoline and "powertrack" with receiving an introduction to such circus arts as aerials, manipulation and balancing.
Creative and acting workshops are among the many diverse activities that complement the training participants receive, culminating in performing before an audience.
Summer camp attendees may select from two options:
- Option 1 - Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Option 2 Camp 24h/24 The participants are housed in the School's residences or in dormitories (in rooms housing 2 to 17 students). This option also includes meals served in the School's cafeteria. A professional coordinator assumes responsibility for participants 24/24, from overseeing activities to night-time supervision.
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Admission RequirementsOpen or Close
Excellent health
Fill out the online application form with all the required documents before March 9, 2020. Registration will open on December 9, 2019.
Spaces for this program are limited. The School reserves the right to select candidates
*Payment of Admission Fees must be made upon reception of the registration contract stipulating that the participant has been admitted to the summer camp.
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FeesOpen or Close
9-12 years old Camp
Canadians
International
Option 1
Day Camp
Without meals†
Including meals†
$340†
$390†
$585†
$645†Option 2
Camp 24h/24*
$775
$1 100
13-17 Camp
Canadians
International
Option 1
Day camp
Without meals*
Including meals*
$550†
$660
$910†
$1 015Option 2
Camp 24h/24*
$1 510
$2 000
*Fees are indicated before taxes for 13-17 years old camps and 24h/24 activities.
†Taxes not applicable for for 9-12 years old camps (except 24h/24 activities)Airport escort service: $ 50 + taxes for each trip.
Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.
These activities are eligible for the refundable tax credit for provincial and federal physical, artisitic and cultural activities.
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Documents to enclose with entrance applicationOpen or Close
A video with content that meets the requirements (only for candiates aged between 13-17 who were not pre-selected during the Canadian pre-selection tour)
A legible copy of the Birth certificate
For those participating in the selection option, also join - Canadian candidates only* -: Legible copy of official transcripts of the last two school years completed (2017-2018 and 2018-2019), and most recent from current year (2019-2020) - copies bearing the seal of the issuing institution.
The following photos, included with the other documents (JPEG) :
For all candidates: A photo portrait
For candidates that were not pre-selected during the Canadian Pre-Selection TourA photo in action of your artistic or sports discipline
A Full body photo shot (clothes should be close-fitting)
A photo for each of the following movements:
Front split
The bridge (shoulder)
The bridge (back)
Side split, left leg forward
Side split, right leg forward
Pike standing position
Pike sitting position
Frequently asked questions about the summer camp.
Following the registration of your Online application, you will receive a confirmation of the reception of your request.
If you experience problems during registration, please contact the registrar:
Sophie Carambano, Registrar Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
(514) 982-0859 ext. 239
1 800 267-0859 ext. 239
*The selection option of the summer camp is only offered to Canadian participants. Due to the delay to obtain an Acceptation Certificate from Quebec along with a Study Permit from Canada, foreign candidates whishing to be admitted in one of the School’s CES, DEC or DEE programs have to apply to the Official entrance exam held each year in February.
Admission: All candidates will be informed of the the result of their application request by email by May 15th at the latest.
Intensive Summer Camps 2020
2020 Pre-Selection tour
Are you Canadian?
Are you between 9 and 17 years old?
Participate in the National Pre-Selection Tour to win a chance to be preselected for the School's Intensive Summer Camps!
And also...
''Immersion Cirque'' Camps:
7-15 years old
Information and registration on Sports Montréal website (website in French only):