Kids Camps and Afterschool
Video montage of Kids Camp shows by Jill Dupont.
Summer is nearly upon us! This year, Wise Fool and Wise Fool Penasco are offering more circus camps that ever bofore! Scroll down or click on these links to learn more.
Register now for these camps, space is running out!
Circus Summer Camps in Santa Fe
Summer Circus Arts Workshop in Penasco
Summer Circus Arts Workshop in Espanola
Summer Circus Arts Workshop in Taos
Circus Summer Camps in Santa Fe
Session 1 in Santa Fe: All Levels: July 9 - 20, 2012
Session 2 in Santa Fe: Intermediate: July 23 - August 3, 2012
"The summer camps were hands down one of the best summer experiences in all of our years in Santa Fe (where there is lots to offer ... but Wise Fool still tops most all). The atmosphere was always sweet and happy - time for play and learning amazing things from the amazing young and vibrant teaching staff. The role models for my daughter could not have been better." - Kids Camp Parent
An annual program since 2001.
Wise Fool is proud to present these two-week summer day camps for youth who want to learn to fly on the trapeze, walk tall on stilts, find their inner clown, and tumble their way into a fun summer! Youth age 7-14 learn amazing circus skills including stiltwalking, trapeze, juggling, aerial fabric, clowning, acrobatics, and puppetry - culminating in spectacular shows! Camps run Monday through Friday, from 9am to 3:30pm except for our Big Show Fridays (7/20 and 8/3) which will have Noon dismissals for campers to prep for their final performance at 6pm on those evenings.
Summer Camp Registration for Santa Fe:
Registration will open on March 1, 2012. Download registration form here. Parents should download and print the registration form, and return filled out form plus deposit to Wise Fool Studio via mail or in person. There will also be blank registration forms available at the studio for parents who are unable to print the form.
Workshop Fee: $475.
Deposit and Payments Policy: A $200 deposit per camper is due with registration form in order to reserve your spot**. The remaining balance is due on or before the first day of camp. If your balance is not paid by the first day of camp, we will add a $25 late payment fee. You may request a payment plan if needed, but you must do so before camp begins. Cancellations on or prior to June 1st will receive a full refund, minus a non-refundable $100 administration fee. Cancellations after June 1st will not receive a refund. Cancellations on or after the first day of camp will not receive any refund of the deposit or workshop fee. Please note that all payments must be made with cash, check, or money order. We do NOT accept credit cards or online payments at this time.
Scholarships: If you would like to apply for a partial or full scholarship please complete the separate Scholarship Application Form here. This information will help us to serve as many youth as possible. We will determine scholarships by April 20. **If you are applying for a scholarship you must only include a $75 registration/insurance fee for each child.
Summer Circus Arts Workshop in Penasco
July 23 - Aug 3, 2012
Peñasco Theatre/Wise Fool is proud to present a two-week summer workshop extravaganzas for youth ages 5-13 who want to fly on the trapeze, walk tall on stilts, find their inner clown, and tumble their way into a fun summer! Participants will learn skills in stilts, trapeze, movement, visual art, theatre, acrobatics, and puppetry! Camp runs Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm.
This workshop also connects artistic expression with social responsibility toward the community. Youth choose a local environmental or social issue “theme” for each camp, which then permeates the activities, public art component, and final performance. Past themes have included permaculture and the creation of a community vegetable garden, understanding and negotiating generational differences, nutrition and nurturing, and water conservation. An annual program since 2002.
Summer Camp Registration for Penasco: Please contact the Penasco Theatre at 575-587-2726 to learn about the Penasco Camp Registration process.
Special One Week Circus Camp in Espanola!!! New!!
July 9 - 13th
This is a first time collaboration between Wise Fool Penasco and Moving Arts Espanola, and promises to be an amazing summer camp!
Summer Camp Registration for Espanola Circus Camp: Please contact the Penasco Theatre at 575-587-2726 to learn about the Registration process or for more information.
Special One Week Circus Camp Taos!!! New!!
June 25-29th
In another groundbreaking first, Wise Fool Penasco will prsent a one-week summer camp at the Taos Waldorf School!
Summer Camp Registration for Taos Circus Camp: To register, download the form here. You can also contact P the Penasco Theatre at 575-587-2726 to learn about the Registration process or for more information.
Afterschool Fools in Santa Fe and Penasco
Winter/Spring 2012: January 24 - April 4
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5pm - Ages 6 and Up, No experience necessary!
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5pm - Ages 8 and Up, For youth with previous Wise Fool or circus experience.
"The stretching, acrobatics, climbing, running, and laughing have all been positive influences on not just our child but for her younger sibling and her friends. She is eager to try new tricks, to help her friends learn new skills, and is more appreciative of creative movement." - Parent of an Afterschool Fools Youth
Youth participants ages 6 to 14 will learn skills in stiltwalking, aerials, acrobatics, juggling and clowning in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment! We also offer Afterschool in Penasco - call 575-587-2726 for more information.
Afterschool Registration: Download registration form here, print and fill out, and return to Wise Fool Studio. $75 non-refundable deposit is due with registration form in order to reserve your spot.
Wise Fool Youth Programs Policies
All participants in Wise Fool's Youth Programs are asked to follow these policies (download here) to keep our programs safe, positive, supportive, and beneficial for everyone involved! Parents sign an acknowledgement of these policies when enrolling their youth in our programs.