Kids Camps
Siblings
10% off for siblings - use code: SIBLINGS10 at checkout when registering more than one child.
*discount only applicable when applied at checkout by entering discount code. CANNOT BE APPLIED RETROACTIVELY.
ICS has 2 locations!
We now have 2 gyms and Summer programming will be running in both. Please ensure you double check your camp’s location!
ESQUIMALT: 903 DEVONSHIRE ROAD
ROCK BAY: #3-625 HILLSIDE AVE
Camps & Intensives
Our camps are designed for all skill levels and grouped by age only, but our intensives have pre-requisites. Make sure you double check all program details before registering, and if you have any Qs about the re-reqs, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
ICS ESQUIMALT
903 DEVONSHIRE RD
ICS ROCK BAY
#3 -625 HILLSIDE AVE
All Levels Circus Camp
Looking for a fun and energetic Summer Camp for your child? Look no further, you've found the circus! Circus Camps are a great way to develop new skills on the ground and in the air!
Every camp culminates in a circus performance for our campers' families to enjoy. Students will work in groups to develop their very own circus acts to perform for their loved ones at the end of the week! Circus Summer Camps are a fun adventure for kids at every stage in their circus journey!
Full day camps for students ages 8 - 13 & 13 - 18.
Half-day camps for students ages 6 - 8.
A typical day at circus camp will include:
Warm-up games, strength building challenges and stretching.
Aerial lessons (silks, trapeze, hoop).
Ground lessons (juggling, acrobatics, unicycling, pyramids).
A snack break in the morning and a lunch break in the afternoon.
Games, and other activities during breaks from circus lessons.
Physical storytelling games, creative play, act creation, and more!
Students in Circus Camp must follow instructions, conduct themselves safely, and cooperate with others.
Program Details
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All students must arrive with hair tied back and out of the face.
All students must arrive wearing no jewelry. (Earrings are permitted only for children whose piercings have not yet healed and must keep their earrings in at all times. Please notify your coach upon arrival if this is the case. Very small hoops with no backings are also acceptable.)
All students must be dressed for circus in order to participate, this means:
To wear: Clothing that is suitable to be upside down - A bodysuit, a shirt that fits tight to the body, or a shirt that is long enough to be tucked in securely. Absolutely no skirts or dresses.
To wear: Clothing that is suitable for movement and stretching and will not catch on equipment - Shorts, sweatpants, or leggings that fit tight to the body. Absolutely no jeans and no zippers.
To bring: Clothing that will prevent friction burns and scrapes - A long-sleeved shirt or sweater to cover armpits, long pants to cover the back of the knees if wearing shorts.
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When registering, please notify us if your child may benefit from one-on-one support or other forms of adaptation in order to have a fun and safe week at circus camp.
We provide support coaches upon request, and we require advance notice in order to staff each camp appropriately to the needs of each group.
We are excited to work together to ensure your child has an exciting and comfortable week at camp, and we need your help to do so! We can not guarantee accommodations if no information is provided to us.
If we are not equipped to ensure a positive experience due to a lack of communication, your child will not be able to complete their week at camp with us.
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Campers must bring a water bottle, snacks and a lunch that does not require refrigeration. Circus is a very high energy physical activity, please pack generously!
The use of cell phones is not permitted during camp. Cell phones must remain in cubbies at all times, or be left at home.
Students will always have ample time to arrive and get settled in before diving into activities. Please do not drop off earlier than 8:50AM.
Please read and understand our values and policies prior to your registration
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FULL DAY CAMP (5-day week) $450+GST
HALF DAY CAMP (5-day week) $250+GST
FULL DAY CAMP (4-day week) $360+GST
HALF DAY CAMP (4-day week) $200+GST
Ground Acrobatics Intensive
This intensive is for students who have built a strong foundation of skills on the floor and are excited to dive deeper into a variety of ground-based disciplines including handstands, partner acrobatics, solo acrobatics, group pyramids and juggling.
This group will be split for some lessons, in order to accommodate a large range of skill, and is open to any students who meets the given pre-requisites, including students who are advanced in ground-based disciplines.
A typical day in this intensive will include:
Warm up activities and stretching
Lessons across multiple disciplines
Games
Group challenges
Creative tasks and exploration
Strength conditioning
A snack break in the morning and a lunch break in the afternoon.
This intensive does not culminate in a performance
All participating students must be:
Willing and able to follow all safety instructions
Respectful of other students' boundaries
Comfortable communicating effectively with a partner
Able to ask for help when needed, and to stop immediately when asked
Program Details
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All students must arrive with hair tied back and out of the face.
All students must arrive wearing no jewelry. (Earrings are permitted only for children whose piercings have not yet healed and must keep their earrings in at all times. Please notify your coach upon arrival if this is the case. Very small hoops with no backings are also acceptable.)
All students must be dressed for circus in order to participate, this means:
To wear: Clothing that is suitable to be upside down - A bodysuit, a shirt that fits tight to the body, or a shirt that is long enough to be tucked in securely. Absolutely no skirts or dresses.
To wear: Clothing that is suitable for movement and stretching and will not catch on equipment - Shorts, sweatpants, or leggings that fit tight to the body. Absolutely no jeans and no zippers.
To bring: Clothing that will prevent friction burns and scrapes - A long-sleeved shirt or sweater to cover armpits, long pants to cover the back of the knees if wearing shorts.
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Solo skills:
forward roll (stand up at end without use of hands), cartwheel (both sides), kickup to handstand (2 sec hold), tummy to wall handstand (30 sec hold), headstand (5 sec hold)
Partner skills:
Successful hip stand as base or flyer (2 person sumo), successful thigh stand as base or flyer (counterbalance) and experience trying both in both roles.
if you have any Qs about the re-reqs, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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Campers must bring a water bottle, snacks and a lunch that does not require refrigeration. Circus is a very high energy physical activity, please pack generously!
The use of cell phones is not permitted during camp. Cell phones must remain in cubbies at all times, or be left at home.
Students will always have ample time to arrive and get settled in before diving into activities. Please do not drop off earlier than 8:50AM.
Please read and understand our values and policies prior to your registration
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$450+GST/week
Creation and Performance Intensive
This intensive is for students who are comfortable with the process of constructing a circus act and presenting it, and are interested in stepping further into the world of creation and performance as they develop who they are as a circus artist.
This intensive is focussed on the performance aspect of circus, not skill-acquisition, and students should be prepared to use skills/tricks already in their repertoire in order to participate.
The lessons, games and activities will explore and practice:
Musicality
Movement quality
Improvisation
Choreography
Presentation skills
Act creation methods
Each day will include a snack break in the morning and a lunch break in the afternoon.
This intensive culminates in a "scratch show" - an informal presentation of new or unfinished works of circus.
All participating students must be:
Willing to embrace silliness
Able to interact with their own and others' creativity in a non-judgemental manner
Interested in and excited about performance
Program Details
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All students must arrive with hair tied back and out of the face.
All students must arrive wearing no jewelry. (Earrings are permitted only for children whose piercings have not yet healed and must keep their earrings in at all times. Please notify your coach upon arrival if this is the case. Very small hoops with no backings are also acceptable.)
All students must be dressed for circus in order to participate, this means:
To wear: Clothing that is suitable to be upside down - A bodysuit, a shirt that fits tight to the body, or a shirt that is long enough to be tucked in securely. Absolutely no skirts or dresses.
To wear: Clothing that is suitable for movement and stretching and will not catch on equipment - Shorts, sweatpants, or leggings that fit tight to the body. Absolutely no jeans and no zippers.
To bring: Clothing that will prevent friction burns and scrapes - A long-sleeved shirt or sweater to cover armpits, long pants to cover the back of the knees if wearing shorts.
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Must have attended a minimum of 2 full sessions (September - June) of circus classes at Island Circus Space, or equivalent circus training elsewhere
(if your child has attended less than two sessions, but feels prepared and interested in this intensive, please be in touch!)
Must have at least 1 circus discipline in which they are prepared to create/perform. Meaning: the ability to create an act.
if you have any Qs about the re-reqs, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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Campers must bring a water bottle, snacks and a lunch that does not require refrigeration. Circus is a very high energy physical activity, please pack generously!
The use of cell phones is not permitted during camp. Cell phones must remain in cubbies at all times, or be left at home.
Students will always have ample time to arrive and get settled in before diving into activities. Please do not drop off earlier than 8:50AM.
Please read and understand our values and policies prior to your registration
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$450+GST/week
Spring Break Camps
Registration for Spring Break 2027 will open in January 2027
Looking for a fun and energetic place for your child to spend Spring Break? Look no further, you've found the circus! Join us for an exciting week of new skills and exploration across multiple circus disciplines on the ground and in the air.
Every camp culminates in a circus performance for our campers' families to enjoy. Students will work independently and in groups to develop their very own circus acts to perform for their loved ones at the end of the week! Circus Camps are an amazing opportunity for kids at every stage in their circus journey to dive into act creation and performance!
A typical day at circus camp will include:
Warm-up games, strength-building challenges and stretching.
Aerial lessons (trapeze, hoop, and silks).
Ground lessons (juggling, acrobatics, group pyramids).
A snack break in the morning and a lunch break in the afternoon.
Colouring, get-to-know-you games, and other ice-breaker activities during breaks from circus lessons.
Physical storytelling games, creative play, act creation, and more!
Students in Circus Camp must follow instructions, conduct themselves safely, and cooperate with others.
Program Details
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All students must arrive with hair tied back and out of the face.
All students must arrive wearing no jewelry. (Earrings are permitted only for children whose piercings have not yet healed and must keep their earrings in at all times. Please notify your coach upon arrival if this is the case. Very small hoops with no backings are also acceptable.)
All students must be dressed for circus in order to participate, this means:
To wear: Clothing that is suitable to be upside down - A bodysuit, a shirt that fits tight to the body, or a shirt that is long enough to be tucked in securely. Absolutely no skirts or dresses.
To wear: Clothing that is suitable for movement and stretching and will not catch on equipment - Shorts, sweatpants, or leggings that fit tight to the body. Absolutely no jeans and no zippers.
To bring: Clothing that will prevent friction burns and scrapes - A long-sleeved shirt or sweater to cover armpits, long pants to cover the back of the knees if wearing shorts.
-
When registering, please notify us if your child may benefit from one-on-one support or other forms of adaptation in order to have a fun and safe week at circus camp.
We provide support coaches upon request, and we require advance notice in order to staff each camp appropriately to the needs of each group.
We are excited to work together to ensure your child has an exciting and comfortable week at camp, and we need your help to do so! We can not guarantee accommodations if no information is provided to us.
If we are not equipped to ensure a positive experience due to a lack of communication, your child will not be able to complete their week at camp with us.
-
Campers must bring a water bottle, snacks and a lunch that does not require refrigeration. Circus is a very high energy physical activity, please pack generously!
The use of cell phones is not permitted during camp. Cell phones must remain in cubbies at all times, or be left at home.
Students will always have ample time to arrive and get settled in before diving into activities. Please do not drop off earlier than 8:50AM.
Please read and understand our values and policies prior to your registration