CircEsteem is a place for youth of all ages, sizes, shapes and backgrounds, diversity being our strongest quality. We provide the environment for youth to comfortably and safely celebrate their differences through a number of social circus programs! From academic enrichment fun to circus skill and performance programs, we offer something for everyone!
We also offer a sliding scale Financial and Scholarship program for families with less financial resources to help cover our tuition-based programs.
HOW TO REGISTER
You can sign up for an account through this link. When you go to create an account be sure to click the next button in the " register for an account" box, not the login button.
Once you get all the way through the questionnaire it will let you know that an email has been sent to verify your account. Click the link in the email and you will be prompted to create a username and password.
If you have any trouble or further questions you can reach out to registration@circesteem.org.
Come join us as we forge a peaceful Chicago through the practice and performance of circus arts!
CircEsteem Summer Circus Camp invites children into a world of circus arts, where they can safely explore aerial silks, trapeze, tumbling, and more in a nurturing environment. Each week offers a new theme, helping kids build confidence, teamwork, and self-esteem. With games, songs, and arts & crafts, every day is filled with fun and creativity. The week culminates in a Show Off performance, where kids proudly present their newfound skills to family and friends. Let your child experience the magic of the circus right at CircEsteem! *Financial aid available to qualifying applicants
Weekly camps run from June 16th through August 29th
In this class, the caregiver plays the role of "coach," supporting and guiding their little one while also participating together in activities. You’ll learn fun games and exercises to practice at home, and have the opportunity to connect with other families in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Ages: Walking – 3 years old, with caregiver
Session 1: April 7 - May 6
Mondays @ 9:30-10:15 am
Tuesdays @ 10:30-11:15 am
Session 2: May 12 - June 10
Mondays @ 9:30-10:15 am
Tuesdays @ 10:30-11:15 am
Location: 4730 N. Sheridan
Day at the Circus camps will be offered on the following non-CPS attendance days for the 2024/ 2025 School Year: Jan. 21, Feb. 25, March 31, April 1, and April 18. *BYO Snack, Lunch, & Water Bottle.
Each day will include a deeper dive into specific skills, group games, and arts & crafts activities. Each day camp will have a theme.
There is a cap of 20 students to this Day Camp, so reserve your spot now!
Location: 4730 N. Sheridan
Ages: 6-16
Time: 9am - 3pm
Cost: $97
*Financial aid available
HomeWork & CircusWork (HWCW) is a free after-school tutoring and circus arts program. This program emphasizes self-esteem, teamwork and resilience; and is a safe space for all youth.
Participants choose from Skill Stations ranging from juggling, unicycle, gym wheel, trapeze, silks, lyra, clowning, and many other circus skills.
CircEsteem’s Performance Troupe is designed for experienced youth seeking to advance their skills to the next level and participate in performance opportunities through CircEsteem.
CircEsteem has built after-school and in-school programming to help students develop confidence and build flexibility, balance, coordination, strength and self-esteem through circus exploration.
CircEsteem Summer Circus Camp is a fun, safe, supportive environment where children explore the many skills that create the Circus Arts. Camp allows each child to develop self-confidence, self-esteem, physical awareness and an understanding of the potential they possess. Learn trapeze, tightwire, juggling and more, with a different theme each week! Students enrolled will get to share their excitement and newfound skills with family and friends at the end of the week in a Show Off performance.
