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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

DECEMBER 2022

COVID POLICIES

Updated 12/29/2022

We are monitoring Fall/early Winter flu and COVID season very carefully and anticipate making updates to our mitigation strategies (such as mask optional) in early 2023.

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  • 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.

  • Limited Indoor Eating: As the cold weather arrives, some indoor eating is permitted by prior request 48 hrs in advance. You will be assigned a location in the building that is a minimum 6′ away from others. Contact your Program Director or email us.

  • If you are not feeling well or have a fever, please stay home.

Youth Classes

Winter Session 2022/23

Winter session classes run January 4 to March 19 (no class January 16 or February 20 – 26).

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!

Register Here!

Please note: Classes are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

MONDAY

Kids Circus – All Levels  (Ages 5 – 7)

  • Mondays: 5:05 – 6:00 pm

Preschool Circus – All Levels (Ages 3 – 5)

  • Mondays: 4:15 – 5:00 pm

Teen & Young Adult Trampoline and Tumbling – All Levels  (Ages 11 – 18)

  • Mondays: 6:15 – 7:15 pm

Tots Circus (Ages 1.5 – 3)

  • Mondays: 4:15 – 5:00 pm

Youth Circus (Ages 8 – 11)

  • Mondays: 5:05 – 6:00 pm
TUESDAY

Kids Mixed Aerials: All Levels  (Ages 5 – 7)

  • Tuesdays: 4:05 – 5:00 pm

Kids & Youth Mixed Aerials: Intermediate  (Ages 5 – 11)

  • Tuesdays: 5:05 – 6:00 pm

Youth, Teen, & Young Adult Ground Skills: All Levels  (Ages 8 – 18)

  • Tuesdays: 4:05 – 5:00 pm

Youth Stunts & Trampoline: All Levels  (Ages 8 – 11)

  • Tuesdays: 3:30 – 4:15 pm
WEDNESDAY

Youth Mixed Aerials: All Levels  (Ages 8 – 11)

  • Wednesdays: 4:05 – 5:00 pm

Kids Ultimate Foam Pit & Trampoline  (Ages 5 – 7)

  • Wednesdays: 4:05 – 5:00 pm

Youth Ultimate Foam Pit & Trampoline  (Ages 8 – 11)

  • Wednesdays: 5:05 – 6:00 pm
THURSDAY

Teen & Young Adult Mixed Aerial  – Intermediate/Advanced (Ages 11 – 17)

  • Thursdays: 4:30 – 5:45 pm
SATURDAY

Tots Circus (Ages 1.5 – 3)

  • Saturdays: 9:30 – 10:15 am

Preschool Circus – All Levels (Ages 3 – 5)

  • Saturdays: 9:30 – 10:15 am

Kids & Youth Mixed Aerials – All Levels (Ages 5 – 11)

  • Saturdays: 11:30 – 12:25 am

Teen & Young Adult Mixed Aerial  – All Levels (Ages 11 – 17)

  • Saturdays: 10:30 – 11:25 pm

Kids & Youth Stunts & Trampoline – All Levels  (Ages 5 – 11)

  • Saturdays: 11:30 – 12:25 am
YOUTH TROUPES

Advanced Youth Performance Troupe

  • Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4:00 – 5:55 pm

Intermediate Youth Performance Troupe

  • Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4:00 – 5:55 pm
MAKE-UP CLASSES

Youth & Teen Make up Class

  • Info Coming Soon
REGISTER HERE

Winter Session Registration is Coming Soon!

Winter session classes run January 4 to March 19 (no class January 16 or February 20 – 26).

Winter Session registration opens December 5th!

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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