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.
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:
*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
And also...
''Immersion Cirque'' Camps:
7-15 years old
Information and registration on Sports Montréal website (website in French only):