Our Programs
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
Come join us as we forge a peaceful Chicago through the practice and performance of circus arts!
Summer Camp
CircEsteem Summer Circus Camp invites youth ages 6-16 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
Cosmic Cubs & Caregivers
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
Open Circle
Open Circle is a new program - a time for adults 18 years or older to use the CircEsteem facility and equipment to train on circus apparatuses and/or participate in a breaking open practice and training. There is no coach or instruction offered during this time. It is a time to train with our community. Good, Safe, Fun. Come play with us!
Open Circle at CircEsteem:
4730 N. Sheridan An open gym for circus practitioners and breakdancers ages 18+
When:
Thursdays, 6-9pm ~ Ongoing
Monthly Pricing:
$50/month~ Thursday evenings
Drop-In Session Pricing: (Based on Arrival Time)
$15: arriving Thu 6-7pm
$10: arriving Thu 7-8pm
$5: arriving Thu 8-9pm
Call 773-732-4564 for more information
or register at link below!
Queer Circus Ensemble
LGBTQ circus ensemble (6 weeks Tuesdays July 15th ,22nd ,29th , August 5th ,12th , Invited audience show off -19th , 5pm - 6:30pm) - Aerial Studio
This class offers beginners an opportunity to create acts, learn new skills, and connect with others in a supportive, queer affirming environment. Focusing on individual and group acts, we will find what skills give us a circus spark and learn to take care of each other as an ensemble. This class will incorporate strength and conditioning to help you reach your circus goals and culminate into a casual circus show off/share out performance. This is not an advanced aerials or gymnastics class
Beginning unicycle (4 weeks Tuesdays July 15th ,22nd ,29th , August 5th 7pm - 8pm) - Theater
Have you ever dreamed of the freedom you might feel on a unicycle? This class helps bicyclists develop the skill set needed to tackle the one wheeled beast. Improve your technique through targeted balance exercises in a supportive environment. Bicycling proficiency is a required prerequisite, helmets recommended, knee pads & unicycles provided!
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.
Chicago Youth Circus
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 skills to the next level and participate in performance opportunities through CircEsteem.
After School Activities
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.
Summer Camp
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.
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(773) 732-4564
4730 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640
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