
Youth Circus
For Youth
Youth Circus is our membership-based circus arts education programme for children and young people ages 5 to 24.
Are you looking for a summer camp in Galway or Tuam this year? Try our circus summer camps for toddlers, families, youth and adults! Circus summer camp is a great opportunity to get active, make friends and try something new. Our camps are great for everyone, whether you are new to circus or have been attending our classes throughout the year. We are offering circus summer camps in Galway's Westside, Eastside and in Tuam.
Check out the timetables for each of our locations as well as camp descriptions below. Click here to see pricing and to book circus summer camps.
Camp Name | Age | Dates | Time |
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Toddler Circus | 1-4 years with adult | June 23-27 | 10-11:30am |
Circus Accelerator | 12-17 years | June 23-27 | 1-5pm |
Toddler Circus | 1-4 years with adult | June 30 - July 4 | 10-11:30am |
Junior Youth Aerial | 8-11 years | June 30 - July 4 | 1-3pm |
Youth Aerial | 12-17 years | June 30 - July 4 | 3:30-5:30pm |
Flea Circus | 5-7 years | July 7-11 | 10am-4pm |
Junior Circus | 8-11 years | July 14-18 | 10am-4pm |
Family Circus | All ages | July 21-25 | 10am-12pm |
Circus Accelerator | 12-17 years | July 21-25 | 1-5pm |
Camp Name | Age | Dates | Time |
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Adult Mixed Skills | Adults 18+ | June 23-27 | 7-9pm |
Adult Clown | Adults 18+ | June 30 - July 4 | 7-9pm |
Adult Aerial Beginners | Adults 18+ | July 7-11 | 7-9pm |
Funambulism | Adults 18+ | July 14-18 | 7-9pm |
Adult Aerial Intermediate | Adults 18+ | July 21-25 | 7-9pm |
Discover the magic of circus with your little one this summer! This camp offers a fun and engaging experience for toddlers and their grown-ups to explore movement, balance, and creativity together. Activities include simple balancing, basic juggling, and hand-eye coordination games, all inspired by circus arts and designed to be age-appropriate.
Parents play a key role by modelling active participation, encouraging their child to engage and build confidence in a safe and supportive space. Through shared activities like gentle tumbling, ribbon movements, and balancing props, you’ll bond with your child while helping them develop motor skills, strength, and coordination.
Each session ends with 30 minutes for tea and biscuits, offering time for parents to connect socially while children continue playing in the space.
This summer camp will run at our Westside, Eastside and Tuam locations.
Designed for children aged 5–7, this summer camp offers an exciting opportunity to explore a variety of circus techniques in a playful and engaging environment. From balancing and juggling to creative movement and games, kids will dive into the wonders of circus arts while also discovering connections to other areas like crafts, environmental awareness, and teamwork.
Each session combines active skill-building with hands-on activities, encouraging creativity, confidence, and curiosity. Children will learn how circus can inspire fun, self-expression, and care for the world around them.
Please remember to pack nut-free snacks and a water bottle for your child to stay energized throughout the session.
This summer camp will run at our Westside, Eastside and Tuam locations.
Designed for children aged 8–11/12, this summer camp offers a chance to explore circus arts like juggling, acrobatics, and balancing while building self-confidence and creativity. Each session encourages kids to challenge themselves in a fun, supportive environment.
Beyond circus skills, participants will engage in teamwork activities, crafts, and discussions on topics like environmental awareness, fostering a sense of responsibility and collaboration.
Junior Circus summer camp is a great opportunity to make new friends, boost self-expression, and celebrate personal growth. Join us for a fun, creative experience that brings learning and growth together!
Please remember to pack nut-free snacks and a water bottle for your child to stay energized throughout the session.
This summer camp will run at our Westside, Eastside and Tuam locations.
This unique family camp invites parents, children, and siblings to explore the joy of circus together through playful, hands-on activities. Led by expert circus tutors, families will learn and practice balancing, juggling, aerial, and acrobatics, developing new skills while sharing laughter, movement, and creativity. Whether you’re balancing on beams, soaring on silks, or perfecting family-friendly acrobatics move, this camp is designed to bring families closer in a fun and supportive environment.
This camp will run at our Westside location.
Are you serious about circus or a career in the performing arts? This camp serves as an introduction for those who may be interested in one day joining the Galway Young Artists Collective (GYAC), although all are welcome! You do not have to be a member at Galway Community Circus to attend - dancers, gymnasts, theatre enthusiasts, performers of all kinds - all are welcome, as long as you are serious about improving your craft!
In this camp, you'll dive into the vibrant world of circus arts where curiosity meets creativity. Open to young people aged 12-17, this camp is perfect for those passionate about performance and eager to upskill in a supportive, energetic environment.
Participants will learn exciting tricks, refine their techniques, and explore new aesthetics and approaches to circus and performance. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, get inspired, and experience the dynamic world of circus arts. Whether you're moving up from our juniors class to the tweenies class, or joining for the first time, this camp is your gateway to developing new skills and discovering the magic of performance.
This camp will run at our Westside location.
Soar to new heights this summer! Designed for young aerial enthusiasts of all levels, this Youth Aerial summer camp is an action-packed camp where participants will explore the thrill of the air. Guided by our expert circus tutors, youth will train on trapeze, aerial hoop, cocoon, and silks, building strength, flexibility, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Whether they’re beginners or experienced flyers, this camp is the perfect opportunity to develop new skills, make friends, and experience the joy of aerial arts.
This camp will run at our Westside location.
Ready to take your fitness to new heights? Adult Aerial Bootcamp (Beginners) is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of aerial arts! No experience? No problem! This supportive and dynamic camp is designed for absolute beginners looking to build strength, flexibility, and confidence in the air. Led by our expert circus tutors, you’ll explore trapeze, aerial hoop, cocoon, and silks, learning fundamental moves and techniques in a fun and encouraging environment. Whether you’re looking for a unique workout or just want to try something new, this camp is your chance to defy gravity and discover the joy of aerial movement!
This camp will run at our Westside location.
Take your aerial skills to the next level with Adult Aerial Bootcamp (Intermediate)! Designed for those with some previous aerial experience, this intensive camp will focus on refining technique, building endurance, and expanding your aerial vocabulary across trapeze, aerial hoop, cocoon, and silks. With guidance from our expert circus tutors, you’ll develop stronger sequences, dynamic transitions, and improved body awareness while pushing your strength and flexibility further. Whether you’re working towards cleaner technique or more advanced movements, this camp will challenge and inspire you in a supportive, high-energy environment.
This camp will run at our Westside location.
Step into the spotlight and unleash your inner clown! This immersive, laughter-filled experience is designed for adults of all levels - whether you’re a seasoned performer, a curious beginner, or just someone looking to break out of your comfort zone. This camp will explore the art of clowning through physical comedy, improvisation, character development, and play. You’ll discover the joy of failure, embrace spontaneity, and develop your own unique persona in a fun and supportive environment.
This camp will run at our Westside location.
This dynamic camp offers a variety of circus disciplines, allowing you to try your hand at everything from aerial arts and acrobatics to juggling and tightwire walking - all while building strength, flexibility, and creativity. Led by our expert circus tutors, you'll explore different skills throughout the week, developing a well-rounded foundation in circus arts, with a focus on fun, fitness, and personal growth. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this camp is designed to challenge you at your own pace and help you discover new abilities you never knew you had!
This camp is suitable for all fitness levels and body types. This camp will run at our Westside location.
Step onto the wire and discover the art of funambulism - tightwire walking with a balancing pole. More than just a physical skill, funambulism is a powerful mindfulness practice that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, helping you develop focus, self-belief, and resilience.
Under the guidance of expert instructors, you’ll start on slacklines and learn the essential techniques of balance, posture, and controlled movement. Walking on a wire may look effortless, but it requires patience, courage, and trust in yourself - making it a symbolic and rewarding way to overcome challenges and build confidence.
Suitable for all fitness levels and body types. This camp will run at our Westside location.
Youth Circus is our membership-based circus arts education programme for children and young people ages 5 to 24.
Our adult circus classes for ages 18+ allow the opportunity to learn more about your body, movement and self-awareness.
Circus Summer Camps for 2025 are now open for bookings! We have a variety of camps for toddlers, families, youth and adults between our Westside, Eastside and Tuam locations.