YOUTH SESSION CLASSES
We are pleased to offer a variety of Youth Recreational classes at our Trapezium.
We established extensive safety precautions to make these classes possible and appreciate your help following these guidelines to keep our students, staff, and community safe.
Please note: Classes are subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Info & Policies
Youth Classes
Session Dates
March 21 – June 5 | Spring Session
June 13 – July 16 | Summer Session 1
July 18 – Aug 21/28 | Summer Session 2
Sept 6 – Oct 16 | Fall Session 1
Oct 17 – Dec 11 | Fall Session 2
COVID-19 Safety Policies & Info
Please view our COVID-19 information and policies here.
Financial Assistance
NECCA offers payment plans for our session classes as well as scholarships based on demonstrated financial need. If you would like to learn more, click here.
Refund & Class Policies
Refund Policy: Beginning Summer Session 2021, 100% refund prior to first week of class, 50% refund during first week of class, and no refunds or credit after the first week of classes.
NOTE: A 5% fee will be applied to cover administrative costs.
Click here for Session Class Policies
Youth Spotting Policies
Starting May 10th, 2021, vaccinated coaches can spot youth students with parental consent; Coaches must wear orange bracelets during spotting; youth must wear blue paper bracelets that they can get at the front desk.
Info & Policies
Youth Classes
Session Dates
March 21 – June 5 | Spring Session
June 13 – July 16 | Summer Session 1
July 18 – Aug 21/28 | Summer Session 2
Sept 6 – Oct 23 | Fall Session 1
Oct 24 – Dec 11 | Fall Session 2
COVID-19 Safety Policies & Info
Please view our COVID-19 information and policies here.
Financial Assistance
NECCA offers payment plans for our session classes as well as scholarships based on demonstrated financial need. If you would like to learn more, click here.
Refund & Class Policies
Refund Policy: Beginning Summer Session 2021, 100% refund prior to first week of class, 50% refund during first week of class, and no refunds or credit after the first week of classes.
NOTE: A 5% fee will be applied to cover administrative costs.
Click here for Session Class Policies
Youth Spotting Policies
Starting May 10th, 2021, vaccinated coaches can spot youth students with parental consent; Coaches must wear orange bracelets during spotting; youth must wear blue paper bracelets that they can get at the front desk.
Important Information
COVID policies as of August 2022
Updated 8/24/2022
- Masking is mandatory. You may wear a surgical paper mask, a surgical mask under a cloth mask, or these approved masks inside NECCA based on best fit: KN95, KF94, N95.
- Indoor drinking permitted for all persons at any time inside NECCA facilities for all ages. No indoor eating permitted at this time. Coaches have the discretion to ask their students to drink out of doors.
- Unvaccinated students of all ages that have been approved for a medical or religious exemption should test prior to class, and test weekly if enrolled in all day long and multi-day workshops and camps. Unvaccinated staff must also test weekly. Proof of testing can be sent to covid@necenterforcircusarts.org or shown at check in.
- Proof of completed vaccination for ages 1.5 and up are required for entry to NECCA, including parents required to be present during pre-school classes. Visitors and audience may show proof of vaccination or negative test. If you wish to request a medical or religious exemption, please fill out these forms and send to covid@necenterforcircusarts.org at least 72 business hours in advance of your class. NOTE: If forms are filled out on a Friday, they will not be reviewed until the following Monday afternoon.
- If you are not feeling well or have a fever, please stay home. For more details check here.
Youth Classes
Fall Session 2022
Fall Session 1 runs September 6 – October 16 and Fall Session 2 runs October 17 – December 11.
Instead of a price increase for session classes, we are asking each student to donate $10 to go towards our Annual Appeal or $25 to go towards our Scholarship Fund. It is easy to donate when you check out!
Please note: Classes are subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Programming
About Our Youth Class Structure
Our number one goal is to teach circus skills in a fun, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Classes are split by age and level. If a student would be a better fit in a different class please talk to the parent and reception staff about moving them.
Age Groups
TOTS (Age 1.5 - 3)
Roll, sing, and play with friends through obstacle courses and circus games. This class is for tots and their grown ups to explore the fun together, under the guidance of an instructor and master toddler wrangler. We’ll play on all kinds of circus equipment, sing songs and work on balance, coordination and following directions, all while letting our creative and silly selves celebrate the fun of moving!
DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS
- Cognitive: Simple directions, recognizing shapes and colors, counting, learning names for things, and moving through obstacle courses.
- Motor: Rolling, jumping, running, throwing, stacking, spinning, holding onto a bar, picking things up, rolling a ball, and balance.
- Social: Taking turns, using their words to communicate, and “helping” with things (i.e. cleaning up).
PREREQUISITES
None! The only prerequisite for this class is age.
PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - 5)
This class is for preschoolers age 3-5 who are ready to see what they can try on their own! This is such a remarkable age, when children are known for testing their own limits and trying out their new-found confidence. A circus class is just the place to safely let them climb, run, jump and get upside down all while building their self-esteem and giving them a creative place to be silly and explore with friends. In addition to learning physical skills, this class will focus on age-appropriate social skills including following directions, sharing and working with others.
DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS
- Cognitive: Two-part directions, colors, shapes, counting, left vs. right, forward, backward, sideways, recognize patterns, recognize differences and changes, and cause and effect.
- Motor: Running, jumping with two feet together, balance, squatting, rolling, throwing and catching, skipping, balancing on one foot, climbing a ladder, and holding onto a bar.
- Social: Taking turns, working with group (i.e. cleaning up together), sharing, and using their words.
PREREQUISITES
Students in this class must be able to work independently without the help of an adult. Parents or guardians will remain on site and watch from the designated waiting area and may be asked to assist with restroom breaks for their child(ren). Parents and guardians must provide proof of vaccination and wear these approved masks inside NECCA based on best fit: a surgical paper mask, a surgical mask under a cloth mask, KN95, KF94, or N95.
KIDS (Age 5 - 7)
This is the place to start for anyone 5-7 who wants try out the flipping, flexing, friend-building fun that is circus arts. This class does it all-giving students a chance to learn skills on a variety of circus equipment all while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence, not to mention making a few like-minded friends on the way.
DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS
- Cognitive: Follow 2-3 part directions, left vs. right, spatial awareness, awareness of others, problem solving, reading & writing, simple math.
- Motor: Running, jumping, throwing and catching, hop on one foot, balancing, skipping, galloping, climbing, working slowly with control.
- Social: Interacting with the group, communication skills, sharing, taking turns, respect for the space & others in the space.
PREREQUISITES
None! The only prerequisite for this class is age.
YOUTH (Age 8 - 11)
This is the place to start for anyone 8-11 who wants try out the flipping, flexing, friend-building fun that is circus arts. This age group has multiple classes, including acrobatics, general circus, aerials, trampoline, and stunts. These classes give students a chance to learn skills on a variety of circus equipment all while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence, not to mention making a few like-minded friends on the way.
DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS
- Cognitive: Follow complex directions, setting and working toward goals, and problem solving.
- Motor: Refining and improving basic motor skills, body control, and coordination.
- Social: Relate to peers, identify and describe emotions, promote sense of independence & confidence, respect for self, the space, and others in the space.
PREREQUISITES
Check in with each classes’ specific requirements on our registration page.
TEEN (Middle School, Age 11 - 14)
This is the place for anyone 11-14 who wants try out the fun that is circus arts. This age group has multiple classes, including aerial classes and stunts. These classes give students a chance to learn skills on a variety of circus equipment all while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence, not to mention making a few like-minded friends on the way.
DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS
- Cognitive: Follow complex directions, setting and working toward goals, problem solving, accepting others’ point of view.
- Motor: Improving basic motor skills, body control, and coordination. Increasing strength and reaction time. Working slowly with control.
- Social: Self-efficacy, develop deeper moral reasoning and leadership skills, respect for self, the space, and others in the space.
PREREQUISITES
Check in with each classes’ specific requirements on our registration page.
YOUNG ADULT (High School, Age 14 - 18)
This is the place for teens 14-18 who want try out the fun that is circus arts. This age group has multiple classes, including aerial classes and acrobatics.
DEVELPOMENTAL GOALS
- Cognitive: Follow complex directions, setting and working toward goals, problem solving, accepting others’ point of view.
- Motor: Improving basic motor skills, body control, and coordination. Increasing strength and reaction time. Working slowly with control.
- Social: Self-efficacy, develop deeper moral reasoning and leadership skills, respect for self, the space, and others in the space.
PREREQUISITES
Check in with each classes’ specific requirements on our registration page.
Class Levels
- All/Mixed Level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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