Classes
This is an opportunity for kids ages 5 – 14 to spend time in the air exploring movement, strength, and creative expression, plus having lots of fun! Each week we will sample a variety of aerial and floor techniques, and learn age appropriate ways to keep our bodies safe and strong. Perfect for total beginners or kids with previous aerial experience alike.
Current class schedule
5-9 Year Olds – Sundays at 12:00pm
10 – 14 Year Olds – Sundays at 3:45pm
Toddler Play Time! with Bailey
Saturday, February 15th, 9am
$30 for one adult and one child.
$10 for each additional child (please email the studio if you have more than one child)
Come to the studio with your little ones (potty-trained toddlers and older siblings welcome!) for some supervised play time! We will warm up together, play movement games, and explore circus by tumbling and swinging around the gym. Great for burning off some winter vacation energy! This is structured play time and will be focused on trying out new types of movement rather than teaching specific skills. One adult per family must be present throughout class. Please reach out with any questions or access needs and we will do our best to accommodate!
Kids Summer Camp
Stomping Ground Studio summer kids camp is back! There are 2 different camps for different age groups. Each session is 5 days running from 9am – 3pm and costs $290. Make sure to read about both below!
Youth Summer Camp Ages 5-9
Session 1: June 16 – 20
Session 2: July 7 – 11
This is an opportunity for kids ages 5-9 to spend a week in the air exploring movement, strength, and creative expression, plus having lots of fun! Each week we will sample a variety of aerial and floor techniques, play games, and learn age appropriate ways to keep our bodies safe and strong. Perfect for total beginners or kids with previous aerial experience alike.
*Snacks and lunches will need to be packed and brought from home. We have a water bottle filling station so students should bring a re-usable water bottle.
A Typical Day for 5-9 Year Olds
9:00-9:50 Flex & Warm-up
9:50 – 10 Snack Break
10 -11:30 Mixed Apparatus Aerial Classes
11:30 – 12:15 Lunch Break
12:15 – 1:15 Ground Tumbling, Acro, and Handstands
1:15 – 1:30 Break
1:30 – 3:00 Games
*On the last day of camp there will be an opportunity for parents/caregivers to come at 2pm so the campers can show off some of the skills they learned throughout the week. This is not a formal show but more of a show ‘n tell.
*New* Young Performers Camp for Ages 10 -15
Session 1: June 23 – 27
Session 2: July 14 – 18
This year our older youth camps will focus on artistry, performance, and the skill of developing a circus act! Students will spend the week training on chosen apparatuses as well as finding their creative voice through improv, exploration, and collaborative movement exercises. As a group we will learn to expand beyond memorizing specific “tricks” and into the exciting world of using circus arts as a tool for self expression. The week will culminate in a small showcase for parents where students will have the opportunity to perform solo and/or as part of a group act.
*Snacks and lunches will need to be packed and brought from home. We have a water bottle filling station so students should bring a re-usable water bottle.
A Typical Day for 10 – 15 Year Olds
9:00 – 9:50 Warm-up
9:50 – 10:00 Snack Break
10:00 – 11:30 Creative Movement/Choreography
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch Break
12:00 – 1:30 Aerial Training
1:30 – 1:45 Break
1:45 – 3:00 Group Rehearsal time (Floor/Tumbling + Aerial)
*On the last day of camp there will be an opportunity for parents/caregivers to come at 2pm so the campers can perform the piece that they created throughout the week.
FAQs
Who is this camp for?
Stomping Ground aerial camp is open to kids ages 5-14 (email us to ask about age group exceptions) with aerial experience ranging from total beginners to intermediate aerial students. Please double check that you are signing up for the correct age group. Please note groups are arranged based on age, not skill level. No aerial or other experience is necessary and all students will get the chance to try something new. We welcome students of all body sizes and abilities-please reach out with any questions!
Do campers need to pack a lunch?
Yes. Food is not provided.
What will my child need for camp?
We recommend campers bring a bag in which to store a lunch box, water bottle, mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. Campers should write their names on everything they pack.
What should campers wear?
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing in which they can move (for example, tank tops and leggings). The studio can get warm in the summer so your child can wear shorts but do bring a pair of pants to layer over to protect the backs of knees. It is also recommended to have long hair pulled back and jewelry removed.
What is the cancellation policy?
You will be notified by May 15 if registration for your week hasn’t reached our minimum enrollment threshold. At that time, we can look at combining with another week. If we don’t meet our registration by June 1, we will have to cancel and you will receive a full refund. If you voluntarily withdraw your camper, there are no refunds.
Do you offer refunds?
We do not issue refunds for any of our classes or camps. If it is before 7 days of camp starting, we can issue class credits to be used for our weekly classes.
If a camper misses a day of camp due to illness, can they make up the day?
Due to the nature of the program, we do not offer make-up opportunities.
What are your COVID policies?
In order to ensure the safety of our coaches and other students, Stomping Ground requires a negative rapid test from all family members on the Sunday or Monday before camp begins, and recommends testing at least once mid-week. Students must stay home if they are sick. Students are not required to mask during the day but are welcome to do so! To reduce unnecessary exposure we will eat outside as weather permits and we recommend that parents mask during pickup and drop-off, especially when staying to watch class.
Youth Pop-Ups
Our pop-ups aren’t just for the adults we also have some youth options! For our youngest fans we have some fun planned! **12-hour cancellation policy for all classes
Toddler Play Time! with Bailey
Saturday, December 28th, 9am
$30 for one adult and one child.
$10 for each additional child (please email the studio if you have more than one child)
Come to the studio with your little ones (potty-trained toddlers and older siblings welcome!) for some supervised play time! We will warm up together, play movement games, and explore circus by tumbling and swinging around the gym. Great for burning off some winter vacation energy! This is structured play time and will be focused on trying out new types of movement rather than teaching specific skills. One adult per family must be present throughout class. Please reach out with any questions or access needs and we will do our best to accommodate!
Intro to Youth Contortion with Gunnar
Wednesday, Dec 18th, 4:30pm
$25
Contortion is the art of moving the body with flexibility and poise. It is a classic circus art dating back hundreds of years. We will learn to stretch deeply and safely, do bendy tricks on your own or with friends, and learn basic acrobatics like walkovers and cartwheels. Prerequisite: Bridge chest to wall with straight arms (or close to it) and able to kick up to handstand at the wall for 5 sec.
Youth Open Gym (Ages 10-14)
Thursday, Dec 26th, 4:30pm
$10
Join open gym times to practice material you learned in class. *Please refrain from teaching fellow students during Open Gym.