Registration for our membership-based Youth Circus programme
The Circus 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 June/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 Easter holiday
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 Mon-Wed 9-3pm. 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 Easter.
Registration for Adult (18+), Toddler and Family Circus Classes
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 August/September, and registration for spring term typically opens in December/January. 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.
Class Fees 2022-2023
From September 2022 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 – coming soon!
- 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)
- 10% discount on all camps for registered members
See a table of the 2022-2023 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 below are for 30 weeks engagement.
Instalments: We also offer the option to pay in instalments. If you wish to pay in instalments there is a €2 handling fee applied for each payment. Payments are deducted on the 8th of each month. To set up an instalment plan, phone us at 0851117224. If you require assistance with online registration, you can also contact us by email at info@galwaycircus.com. The reception office is open Monday and Tuesdays 9am-4pm and Wednesdays 9am-11pm.
Read our class cancellation policy here.
Youth, Toddler, Family & Adult Shantalla Class Fees 2022-2023
Age Group | Weeks | Yearly Fee | Admin Fee |
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Youth Circus Fleas (5-7yrs) | 30 | €253 | Plus €3 |
Youth Circus Juniors (8-11yrs) | 30 | €312 | Plus €3 |
Youth Circus Tweenies (12-14yrs) | 30 | €312 | Plus €3 |
Youth Circus Seniors (15-17yrs) | 30 | €312 | Plus €3 |
Youth Circus Pierrot (18-24yrs) | 30 | €415 | Plus €3 |
Youth Circus Aerial (8-17yrs)) | 30 | €312 | Plus €3 |
Toddler Circus (1-4yrs) | 30 | €174 | Plus €6 |
Family Circus (4yrs+) | 30 | €155 | Plus €6 |
Adult Circus (18+yrs) | 30 | €540 | Plus €6 |
Age Group | Weeks | Yearly Fee | Admin Fee |
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Training Space (12-24yrs) | 26 | €140 | Plus €3 |
Club Acro and Parkour (13-17yrs) | 26 - drop in | €5 per class |