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YOUTH SESSION CLASSES

We are pleased to be able to offer a small variety of socially distanced, Youth Session Classes in addition to our expanded virtual online classes.

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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Info & Policies

Youth Classes

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.

Class Policies

Click here for Session Class Policies

COVID-19 Safety Policies & Info

Please view our COVID-19 information and policies here.

What’s the schedule?

Most youth classes are held on weekday afternoons or Saturday mornings and run for an hour.

We offer six sessions per year, each running 6–14 weeks. Pricing is based on the number of weeks in a session and will take into account any break weeks. Registration and applications for scholarships open approximately one month before the start of the session.

  • Winter Session: January–Mid-March
  • Spring Session: Late March–Early June
  • Summer Session I & II: Early June–Mid-July and Mid-July–Mid-August
  • Fall Session: September–December

Check out our registration page for more information about specific classes, what to wear, and prerequisites. If you have any questions about a class, please contact us at info@necenterforcircusarts.com.

My Child is New to Circus/They Want to Try A New Discipline

They’re in luck! The first week of our shorter summer sessions and taster sessions as well as the first two weeks of Fall, Winter, and Spring Session are our drop-in periods. Pay a small fee to try any class for which they meet the prerequisites and get ready to fall in love.

Still not sure what to try? Here are all the other goodies we have for people interested in trying out something new.

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.

Class Policies

Click here for Session Class Policies

Info & Policies

Youth Classes

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.

Class Policies

Click here for Session Class Policies

What’s the schedule?

Most youth classes are held on weekday afternoons or Saturday mornings and run for an hour.

We offer six sessions per year, each running 6–14 weeks. Pricing is based on the number of weeks in a session and will take into account any break weeks. Registration and applications for scholarships open approximately one month before the start of the session.

  • Winter Session: January–Mid-March
  • Spring Session: Late March–Early June
  • Summer Session I & II: Early June–Mid-July and Mid-July–Mid-August
  • Fall Session: September–December

Check out our registration page for more information about specific classes, what to wear, and prerequisites. If you have any questions about a class, please contact us at info@necenterforcircusarts.com.

My Child is New to Circus/They Want to Try A New Discipline

They’re in luck! The first week of our shorter summer sessions and taster sessions as well as the first two weeks of Fall, Winter, and Spring Session are our drop-in periods. Pay a small fee to try any class for which they meet the prerequisites and get ready to fall in love.

Still not sure what to try? Here are all the other goodies we have for people interested in trying out something new.

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.

Class Policies

Click here for Session Class Policies

Important Information

HOLIDAY TRAVEL
& TESTING UPDATES

Updated 12/23/2020

Due to the increase in COVID across the state and region NECCA has chosen to follow the path of many higher education organizations and require a negative COVID test of all staff and students before returning to the building after the holiday break. All staff and students must present proof of a negative PCR test taken in Vermont within 10 days prior to your first day back at NECCA for January classes.

Please click below to find out how to get a test and share your results with NECCA.

Please remember: Due to Vermont State laws. we currently cannot accept students that live out of state to classes at NECCA. We will update you as soon as this changes! We hope to see you soon!

Holiday Testing Info Vermont Guidelines

Youth Classes

Winter Session 2020/21

Winter Session will run for 10 weeks, from January 4th – March 21st (with a break for February 22nd – 28th).

For our current other class offerings, check out our virtual class options!

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

MONDAY

Youth/Teen/Young Adult Trapeze & Lyra (Ages 8 – 11)

  • 4:45 – 5:30 pm
  • $200/Session

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

  • 5:45 – 6:45 pm
  • $250/Session
WEDNESDAY

Youth Stunts & Trampoline (Ages 8 – 11)

  • 4:30 – 5:15 pm
  • $200/Session

Teen & Young Adult Mixed Aerials (Ages 11 – 18)

  • 5:00 – 5:45 pm
  • $200/Session
SATURDAY

Youth Mixed Aerial (Ages 8 – 11)

  • 10:00 – 10:45 am
  • $200/Session

Teen & Young Adult Mixed Aerial (Ages 11 – 18)

  • 11:00 – 11:45 am
  • $200/Session

Youth Stunts & Trampoline (Ages 8 – 11)

  • 11:00 – 11:45 am
  • $200/Session
YOUTH TROUPES

Youth Performance Troupe: Intermediate & Advanced

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00 – 5:45 pm
  • $640/Session
REGISTER HERE

Winter Session Registration is Coming Soon!

Winter Session will run for 10 weeks, from January 4th – March 21st (with a break for February 22nd – 28th). Registration opens December 14th.

Check back soon for class listings!

Programming

About Our Youth Class Structure

Our number one goal is to teach circus skills in a fun, inclusive, and nurturing . 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.

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

DONATE TO NECCA!

NECCA is a nonprofit that’s committed to the people it serves and the community within which it thrives. We rely on our many generous donors to continue to be a place that’s accessible to everyone, where creativity and artistry soar, and where the seemingly impossible becomes possible—every single day. Please consider joining others in supporting our work. Thank you!

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NECCA Testimonials

“This [NECCA] is a good business plan. This creates jobs, economic development, opportunity, but most importantly, it changes kids’ lives.”

PETER SHUMLINGovernor of Vermont

“NECCA is an unbelievably fantastic resource that has given my daughter strength, confidence, agility, artistry, and a close family of like-minded souls. Not sure where she would have found her place if not for NECCA.”

JULIA L.NECCA Parent

“I have not felt this beautiful since my surgery. Just as cancer teaches you that you can live through stresses you never imagined, this program teaches you that your body can fly and do things you never imagined.”

ANONYMOUSCancer Survivor

“The kids had a total blast. . .we really appreciate NECCA reaching out to us so that we can all work together to serve our kids better. They were so centered, and grounded, and ready to get back to academics when they came back to school – and that’s exactly what we had hoped for them!”

SARAH HUNTERINSPIRE for Austism
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802-254-9780
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