Our Programs
CircEsteem is a place for Chicago kids ages 3-16, of all backgrounds, with 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
Come join us as we forge a peaceful Chicago through the practice and performance of circus arts!
Chicago Kids Classes
Day at the Circus Camps
Day at the Circus camps will be offered on the following non-CPS attendance days for the 2025/ 2026 School Year:
October 27
November 11
November 24, 25, 26
January 5
February 17
March 17, 18
April 3
*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.
For Tuesday, Feb 25th, the Theme is "Spiraling Upward" and the skills offered will be Gym Wheel and Aerial Arts. 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
After School Program
Featured Program
HomeWork & CircusWork
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. Ages vary on program location.
Saturday Circus & More!
Chicago Youth Circus
Classes for ages 3-16 in Uptown or Humboldt Park! Participants choose from Skill Stations ranging from juggling, unicycle, gym wheel, trapeze, silks, lyra, clowning, and many other circus skills.
Performance Troupe
CircEsteem’s Performance Troupe is designed for experienced youth seeking to advance their circus skills to the next level and participate in performance opportunities through CircEsteem.
Adult Classes
Looking for a fun, active, and totally unique way to move your body and challenge yourself? Try something new, connect with a vibrant community, build strength, balance, and confidence with CircEsteem's adult classes! Every adult class you take helps support CircEsteem’s mission to empower youth through circus arts. Your participation helps fund programs that build self-esteem, community, and opportunity for Chicago’s youth. Stay tuned for class offerings at Our Uptown Chicago headquarters, including aerials, unicycle, circus ensemble and more!
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(773) 732-4564
4730 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640
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