Registration for our membership-based Youth Circus programme
We offer Youth Circus classes in Galway West (Shantalla), Galway East (Mervue), and Tuam.
Youth Circus West (Shantalla) classes offered are for ages 5-24.
Youth Circus East (Mervue) classes offered are for ages 5-12.
Youth Circus Tuam classes offered are for ages 5-11.
The Circus school year starts in September and runs to June every year. Classes run for around 30 weeks and participants learn a variety of circus skills in each class. There are typically 12 weeks in the autumn term (September to December) and 18 weeks in the spring term (January to June). In autumn 2024 there will be 11 weeks of classes in autumn term and 19 weeks of classes in spring term.
In July, we open registration for the next calendar year to current members only. Members are emailed and sent a text to say that they have 3 weeks to register their child/children. If a current member does not register in the 3-week period, we will not continue to hold their space. After the 3-week grace period current members can still register however spaces are offered on a first-come first-served basis and subject to availability.
Registration throughout the year
Once classes have started it is still possible to join the Youth Circus programme throughout the year at these times:
- After the October midterm break
- After Christmas holidays
- After the February mid-term break
Registration is subject to available spaces. Spaces in classes will be advertised through our email newsletter and on social media. You can sign up for our email newsletter here.
Payments Online
You can pay for classes online in full at the time of registering or you can choose an instalment plan. Click here to register online.
Instalment plans
To set up an instalment plan with the Circus you must ring the office on 0851117224 Tuesday to Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm. There is a €3 admin fee on each instalment. The first payment for an instalment plan starts on the 8th of September and runs for the length of the chosen plan.
Instalment options starting in September are:
- 8 monthly = class fee + €24 admin fee
- 4 monthly = class fee + €12 admin fee.
- 2 (Sept & Jan) = class fee + €6 admin fee.
Instalment options after October midterm:
- 6 x monthly = €18 admin fee
- 4x monthly = €12 admin fee
- 2 x twice yearly = €6 admin fee
Instalment options after Christmas:
- 4x monthly = €12 admin fee
There are no instalment options after February mid-term break.
Access Awards
Galway Community Circus wants to ensure that circus education is accessible to every child in Ireland. We offer Access Awards to assist individuals with financial or other constraints to apply for a reduced rate or free classes.
To apply for an Access Award, please fill out the form below and submit to info@galwaycircus.com.
Class Fees 2024-2025
Youth Circus programme fees include:
- 30 weeks of Youth Circus classes
- Additional training times for shows and events
- Shows and events
- Youth exchange opportunities
- Youth leader opportunities
- Access to the Circus Equipment Library
- Open involvement in our Youth Collective/Forum (14-24yrs) which includes one meeting per month towards youth led ideas/actions and input into programme development (email info@galwaycircus.com for more information)
- For youth participants taking two classes, a 10% discount on the second class
- When siblings are enrolled, a 10% discount for the 2nd sibling
See a table of the 2024-2025 class fees below.
Please note: When registering online, you may see a class that costs less than what is listed here. This is because we do not charge for classes on bank holidays, mid-term breaks or other holidays. Classes that fall on bank holidays will be adjusted to eliminate the costs for these classes. All prices listed for the Youth Circus programme below are for 30 weeks engagement.
Read our class cancellation policy here.
Youth Circus West Class Fees 2024-2025
| Age Group | Weeks | Yearly Fee + Admin Fee | Class Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Circus Fleas (5-7yrs) | 30 | €277 | 1 hour |
| Youth Circus Juniors (8-11yrs) | 30 | €340 | 1.5 hours |
| Youth Circus Tweenies (12-14yrs) | 30 | €340 | 1.5 hours |
| Youth Circus Seniors (15-17yrs) | 30 | €452 | 2 hours |
| Youth Circus Aerial (8-17yrs)) | 29 | €328 | 1.5 hours |
Youth Circus Tuam
Registration for Tuam Circus classes is done by term. Our classes typically run for about 12 weeks in autumn term (September to December) and 18 weeks in spring term (January to June).
The amount of weeks varies based on what day the class falls on and public holidays. Registration for autumn term typically opens in July, and registration for spring term typically opens in December.
Members (those previously enrolled in these classes) have the option to register first before classes are open to the public. Once classes are open to the public, spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration for Toddler, Family, and Adult Circus Classes (Galway West)
We offer Adult, Toddler and Family Circus classes in our Galway West location (Shantalla.)
Our Adult, Toddler and Family Circus classes typically run for about 12 weeks in autumn term (September to December) and 18 weeks in spring term (January to June). The amount of weeks varies based on what day the class falls on and public holidays. Registration for these classes is done by term. Registration for autumn term typically opens in July, and registration for spring term typically opens in December. Members (those previously enrolled in these classes) have the option to register first before classes are open to the public. Once classes are open to the public, spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: for Toddler and Family Circus classes, the classes operate on a one parent/guardian, one child policy. This means a parent/guardian must register with a child.
For Toddler Circus, parents are NOT charged for registration. For Family Circus classes, parents ARE charged for registration. The fee listed below for Family Circus classes is per person (pp). Each person registering for the class will be charged.
Arts Council Youth Subsidy
The Arts Council of Ireland funds arts programming for young people aged 24 years and under. For young adults who are aged 18-24 years, we offer a subsidised price thanks to this funding from the Arts Council of Ireland. If you are in this age group, you can use a code when registering for any Adult Circus class to receive a discounted rate.
Discount code: AC40
In the drop down menu, select Arts Council Youth Subsidy
This code is only valid for young adults aged 18-24. You must be no older than age 24 on the first day of class for the term in which you are registering.
