SUMMER CAMPS FOR AGES 6-16
June 13 – August 26:
(11 weeks to choose from)
Registration opens Jan 14!
Early Bird Special:
$35 off until Feb 18
use code CAMP22
If the camp you want is full, we strongly encourage putting your name on the waitlist. Registrations tend to change significantly over the months leading up to summer camps!
Camp sizes will remain small (max of 12), campers will remain physically distant, and masks will be required. All mats and high-touch surfaces will be sanitized regularly. All students and staff ages 5+ will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Follow this link to more info on our COVID protocols.
All ETC Camps include single-point trapeze, aerial silks, acrobatics, physical theater, creative problem-solving, and fun! Students build confidence, grace, and strength as they explore their potential on the mats and in the air! Campers collaborate with peers and directors as they play physical theater games and create a unique end-of-camp show (or video) for family and friends.
Our exceptional student/teacher ratio enables our teaching artists to support the whole student, challenging campers with physical skills, while encouraging their emotional and creative growth. We value a learning environment that brings students of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds together, encouraging mentor-ship and an inclusive atmosphere of mutual respect. We learn together, perform together, and grow together. When studying specific physical skills, students are divided into smaller groups, enabling our highly trained teaching artists to engage and challenge even the most experienced acrobats and aerialists!
While most of camp takes place inside Echo Theater, snacks and lunch will take place outdoors. Weather permitting, all-day campers will walk to a nearby park to juggle, tumble, and play circus games outdoors.
Please let us know if your family’s acrobat would benefit from any accommodations to make their camp experience a success!
Details & Registration:
*Mini* Circus Theater Camp, Ages 6 – 8
Mini Circus Theater Camp (ages 6 – 8, all levels)
This half-day camp is an excellent opportunity for younger campers to run away with the circus…and return home before lunch! Our Circus Theater camp brings together the fun physical challenges of circus with the endless potential of storytelling to make an action-packed week of Circus Theater. Each day begins with an imagery-based warm-up, preparing campers to jump, swing, spin, and CREATE! Next, we explore physical theater concepts, playing with individual creative expression as well as collaborative group challenges.
The majority of camp is spent building skills on single-point trapeze, aerial fabric (silks), acrobatics, juggling, and more. Throughout the week students are encouraged to add their imaginations to the physical disciplines, tumbling like ninjas, spinning like cyclones, and collaborating with peers and directors to create unique pieces of circus theater. Our small camp size enables teaching artists to challenge, support, and connect with each camper, creating an unforgettable week of fun.
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 6 – 8
Dates: July 18 – 22
Tuition: $205
Note: You may use your Echo account credit to pay for camp. Your credit will not be visible or accessible through your online account. In order to view or use your credit, you must email us at hello@echotheaterpdx.org or call us at 971-267-3246. Thank you!
Circus Theater Camp, Ages 6 – 12
Circus Theater Camp (ages 6 – 12, all levels)
This popular camp brings together the fun physical challenges of circus with the endless potential of storytelling to make an action-packed week of Circus Theater. Each day begins with an imagery-based warm-up, preparing campers to jump, swing, spin, and CREATE! Next, we explore physical theater concepts, playing with individual creative expression as well as collaborative group challenges.
The majority of camp is spent building skills on single-point trapeze, aerial fabric (silks), acrobatics, juggling, and more. Throughout the week students are encouraged to add their imaginations to the physical disciplines, tumbling like ninjas, spinning like cyclones, and collaborating with peers and directors to create unique pieces of circus theater. Our small camp size enables teaching artists to challenge, support, and connect with each camper, creating an unforgettable week of fun.
All-day camps include a trip to the park (weather permitting).
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: 6 – 12
Dates:
June 20 – 24 ($415)
July 5 – 8 (4 days due to holiday– $332)
August 1 – 5 ($415)
August 15 – 19 ($415)
Note: You may use your Echo account credit to pay for camp. Your credit will not be visible or accessible through your online account. In order to view or use your credit, you must email us at hello@echotheaterpdx.org or call us at 971-267-3246. Thank you!
Into the Air! Camp, Ages 7 – 14
Into the Air! (ages 7 – 14, all levels)
Learn to fly in this week-long celebration of all things aerial! Explore single-point trapeze, hoop (lyra), aerial fabric (silks), and more. Build strength, confidence, and grace as you learn to dance in the air! Find your own unique movement style and work with others to craft high-flying pieces for our end-of-camp show (or video).
All day camp will include a trip to the park (weather permitting).
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: 7 – 14
Dates:
June 27 – July 1 ($415)
July 11 – 15 ($415)
July 25 – 29 ($415)
August 22 – 26 ($415)
Note: You may use your Echo account credit to pay for camp. Your credit will not be visible or accessible through your online account. In order to view or use your credit, you must email us at hello@echotheaterpdx.org or call us at 971-267-3246. Thank you!
Acro & Aerial intensive/Audition Prep Camp (Lvl 3+), Ages 8 – 16
Aerial & Acro Intensive/Audition Prep (ages 8 – 16, Level 3+)
Ready to take your training and technique to new heights? Planning to audition for one of our youth performance groups? This is the camp for you! Camp will include strength training, flexibility, dance technique, handstands, tumbling, partner acrobatics, single-point trapeze, aerial silks, and more. Learn new skills, perfect old favorites, and have a fabulous time in the process! You will be amazed by what you can accomplish in 1 week! Students must be approved for level 3+ to participate. (Does not end in a performance.)
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: 8 – 16
Dates: June 13 – 17
Tuition: $425
Note: You may use your Echo account credit to pay for camp. Your credit will not be visible or accessible through your online account. In order to view or use your credit, you must email us at hello@echotheaterpdx.org or call us at 971-267-3246. Thank you!
Teen Aerial Camp, Ages 11 – 16
Teen Aerial (ages 11 – 16, all levels)
A body positive, playful overview of aerial dance for teens of all skill levels. Learn (or review) fundamental vocabulary on a variety of aerial apparatus, including single-point trapeze, hoop (lyra) and fabric (silks). Develop your own unique movement style through improvisation exercises and exchange. All students will be supported and challenged as we build strength, confidence, and community together.
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: 11 – 16
Dates: July 18 – 22
Tuition: $240
Note: You may use your Echo account credit to pay for camp. Your credit will not be visible or accessible through your online account. In order to view or use your credit, you must email us at hello@echotheaterpdx.org or call us at 971-267-3246. Thank you!
Aerial Intensive Camp (Level 2+), Ages 10 – 16
Aerial Intensive (ages 10 – 16, Level 2+)
This camp is perfect for experienced students who just can’t spend enough time in the air! Polish technique, expand vocabulary, and explore your own unique movement style on single-point trapeze, aerial fabric (silks), and lyra. Meet new friends and build strength, endurance and grace as you dance in the air together. Instructor approval or assessment at level 2 or above is required for this camp. Our small camp size enables teaching artists to challenge, support, and connect with each camper, creating an unforgettable week of aerial fun.
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: 10 – 16
Dates: August 8 – 12
Tuition: $425
Note: You may use your Echo account credit to pay for camp. Your credit will not be visible or accessible through your online account. In order to view or use your credit, you must email us at hello@echotheaterpdx.org or call us at 971-267-3246. Thank you!
Parkour, Ages 7 – 11
Parkour (ages 7 – 11, all levels) with Noah Phoenix Fassell
Train your body and mind to easily overcome obstacles in creative and sustainable ways in this action packed summer camp! Develop proper techniques to ensure safety and longevity while fluidly adapting one’s movements to the environment and having a ton of fun!
Among others, basic skills taught include Precision Landings, Various Vaulting styles, Rolling, Wall Running, Rail Balancing, Quadrupedal Movements, and looking beyond traditional use of objects. Our Freerunning section adds in Basic Acrobatics and “tricking” such as Rail Flips, Spins, and Handstands yet our focus is always on safety, learning one’s boundaries, self improvement and creativity. Every session will consist of proper warmups/stretching, physical conditioning/drills, and developing specific skills. Training is tailored to students’ various abilities to help them grow through intense noncompetitive activity, while encouraging positive collaboration, creative movement, and respect for all people and places.
On our final day, each student will have the opportunity to video capture their progress to star in their own fun parkour video, edited to music and sent out to parents shortly afterwards. Though we train inside sometimes, Parkour is an outdoor sport and being outside is a key element to this camp. We will be training at Sunnyside Park near the theater for the majority of our time. No previous parkour/acrobatic/gymnastic training necessary. All levels welcome. Pk4all.org
Time: 9:30 – 12:30pm
Ages: 7 – 11
Dates:
June 27 – July 1 ($240)
Aug 8 – 12 ($240)
Tuition: $240