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!
Camps & Classes
Summer Camp
CircEsteem Summer Camp 2026
Dates: June 18th - August 21st
Times: Camp 9am - 3pm
Early Bird Registration (Ends March 2nd): $400/wk
Regular Cost: $450/wk
Special Dates: 4-Day Camps - $360 (June 15-18 and June 29-July 2)
Ages: 6-16
Weekly Themes
1 ~ June 8-12 ~ Legendary Tales
2 ~ June 15-18 (4day week!) ~ Music Madness
3 ~ June 22-26 ~ Underwater Adventures
4 ~ June 29 - July 2 (4day week!) ~ Guardians of the Earth
5 ~ July 6-10 ~ Time Travelers
6 ~ July 13-17 ~ Circus in WonderLand
7 ~ July 20-24 ~ Inventor's Workshop
8 ~ July 27-31 ~ Summerween
9 ~ Aug 3-7 ~ Outer Space
10 ~ Aug 10-14 ~ SuperHeroes to the Rescue
11 ~ Aug 17-21 ~ Treasure Hunters
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 (ages 18+)! 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. All class offerings take place at CircEsteem's Uptown Chicago headquarters at 4730 N. Sheridan.
Uptown Juggle Jam (Led by Nina Bussard)
Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., 03/31/26 - 05/05/26
Plate Spinning, Ring Juggling and more! We invite anyone from beginners, to our die-hard jugglers/manipulation artists to join us in a weekly Juggle Jam! Come learn & expand on your juggling skill set while fostering community!
Fitness & YOGA (Led By Sasha Vulovic)
Tuesdays 7-8 p.m., 03/31/26-05/05/26
A yoga–fitness blend focused on strength, mobility, and injury prevention. Great for circus conditioning or overall wellness.
QUEER CIRCUS ENSEMBLE (Led by Lucas Johnson & Jalen Sutton)
Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., 04/02/26 - 05/07/26
A beginner friendly space to explore circus skills, create acts,
and build community in a supportive, queer-affirming ensemble.
Adult Unicycle Club (Led by Lucas Johnson)
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., 04/02/26 - 05/07/26
Practice unicycling at any level—beginner to advanced. Bring your
own unicycle or borrow one! Bring a helmet and a water bottle.
INTRO TO AERIALS -LYRA (Led by Nina Bussard)
Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., 04/02/26 - 05/07/26
A welcoming intro to Lyra basics, focusing on strength, safe technique, and confidence for first-time aerialists.
*$180 for 6-Week Bundle, $35 Drop In Rate (Card Payment Only)
Buy a 6-Class Punch Card for $180 and try out any class during the session! Yoga Pricing: Drop-ins at $20, Full Class Package: $90
Please contact william@circesteem.org if you have any questions!
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(773) 732-4564
4730 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640
No receptionist Thursdays
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