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Youth Programs

Want to know more about the various Youth Programs we offer? Please take a look our Youth Programs website for more information.

If you have any troubles with registration, please contact Kristen at (505) 992-2588 or kristen@wisefoolnm.org.

(AS) Circus Exploration -- Mondays $320 Purchase required to enroll

Spring 2024 runs January 16 - April 26, with a break for Spring Break from March 25-29. The class will end with a show and try for students and families on Saturday, April 27. No experience necessary! For students in 2nd - 6th grade; ages 7-12.

(AS) Circus Exploration -- Wednesdays $320 Purchase required to enroll

Spring 2024. Wednesdays 3:45 - 5:15pm. Spring 2024 runs January 15 - April 26, with a break for Spring Break from March 25-29. The class will end with a show and try for students and families on Saturday, April 27. No experience necessary! For students 7-12 years old.

(AS) Take it to the Stage $640 Purchase required to enroll

Spring 2024 runs January 15 - April 26, with a break for Spring Break from March 25-29. The class will end with a show and try for students and families on Saturday, April 27.

Tuesday and Thursday 3:45-5:15pm.

For students in 8-12 years old. Experience of at least one session of Circus Exploration and/or a Summer Camp session.

(AS) Wee Kids -- Mondays $230 Purchase required to enroll

Spring 2024 Session runs January 23 - April 28, with a break for Spring Break from March 20-24.The class will end with a show and try for students and families on April 28.

Mondays 3:45-4:45.

No experience necessary! For kiddos in Pre-K-1st grade or ages 4-6.

(AS) Wee Kids -- Wednesdays $230 Purchase required to enroll

Spring 2024. Wednesdays 3:34 - 4:45pm. Spring 2024 Session runs January 16 - April 26, with a break for Spring Break from March 25-29. The class will end with a show and try for students and families on Saturday, April 27. No experience necessary! For kiddos in Pre-K-1st and/or ages 4-6 years old.

(AS) Wee Kids (Drop-in) $18 per class No purchase required to enroll

(AS) Camp Before Care $10 per class No purchase required to enroll

(AS) Late Pick Up $5 per class No purchase required to enroll

(SC) Wee Kids Camp $340 Purchase required to enroll

June 17-21st 2024
Wee Kids camp is a half-day camp for youth 5-7 years old.

(SC) Summer Camp -- All Levels $700 Purchase required to enroll

July 1st-12th. 9am - 3:30pm.
Email kristen@wisefoolnm.org to get on the waitlist.
Day camp for kids 7-12 years old, suitable for all levels--no experience necessary! Campamento de dia para ninos de 7 a 12 anos, ningun experiencia necesaria.

(SC) Summer Camp -- Continuing $700 Purchase required to enroll

July 15th - 26th from 9am - 3:30pm
Circus day camp for kids ages 8-13 who have previous circus experience. With before care (8:30 - 9am) option. Campamento de circo de dia para ninos de 7 a 12 anos quienes ya tienen experiencia con Wise Fool. Con la opcion de quedarse hasta 5pm.

(SB) Spring Break Camp $400 Purchase required to enroll

One week circus day camp for youth ages 7-12. No experience necessary! Before care options available. Tuition assistance is available! Please apply at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqZmTMF22VjVHHL1k19iw_4E6kdOfW12WfdoMskVfYHbs2OQ/viewform
Campamento de dia de una semana para ninos 7 a 12 anos de edad. Ningun experiencia necesaria. Tuition Assistance and payment plans available.

(WC) Winter Camp $400 Purchase required to enroll

Runs Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:30 pm, with before and aftercare options (before care is 8:30 - 9:00, after care is 3:30 to 5:15).
Camp week 1 is December 18-22. Week 2 is December 26-29 (only four days). Each camp is its own camp, but families are welcome to register for both.
Students age 7 - 13 learn stilt-walking, unicycling, aerial fabric, trapeze, juggling, puppet-making, clowning and more! All in a safe, non-competitive environment. No experience necessary.

(SC) Teen Circus Camp $520 Purchase required to enroll

June 17th - June 28th. 1:30 - 5pm Monday - Friday. 1:30 - 5pm daily!
Wise Fool's camp for youth entering 7th - 12th grades. No experience necessary, but suitable for all levels! Students will get to explore all the circus arts and then pick a couple of disciplines to focus on to perform in a showcase for friends and family at the end of the two weeks. The camp will also include a focus on conditioning, flexibility and performance skills.

(WS) Giant Puppet Making with Jo $200 Purchase required to enroll

Learn a variety of materials and techniques while you build your own Wise Fool style giant puppet! We'll start with clay sculpting and move through wheatpasting, cardboard construction, painting, internal frame construction, costume making, and how to bring your puppet to life! Limited spaces available - can work solo or share a slot between 2 people. Basic materials will be provided. Six session workshop - two classes a week for 3 weeks. Participants must commit to attending all 6 classes