Summer Camp Access Program
We're excited to offer free summer camp to students who attend Title 1 schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)! This opportunity is made possible through the generous support of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. If you see your county commissioners, please thank them — their support of the arts makes programs like this possible for our community.
How it works:
A $50 refundable deposit holds your child's spot. When your camper attends all camp days, your full deposit is refunded to you.
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1 camp per student
If we have more availability, we will reach out.
This program is the result of years of hard work, and it's a true partnership between our nonprofit organization and your family. If you sign up, please plan to show up. Spots are limited, and more than likely we will quickly develop a waitlist.
If something comes up and your child can't make it, please reach out to us as early as possible so we can offer the spot to another camper.
At checkout:
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Enter coupon code ASCSUMMER in the Coupon Code field. (Coupon only valid for one week of camp, discount applied after school enrollment verification)
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Fill in the Academic School field so we can verify enrollment with your child's school.
We can't wait to welcome your camper this summer!
Camp Dates
June 22 - June 26 (Grades 1-12)
June 29 - July 3 (Grades K-5)
July 6 - July 10 (Grades 1-12)
July 13 - July 17 (Grades 1-12)
July 20 - July 24 (Grade 1-12)
Aug. 3 - Aug. 7 (Grades K-5)
Aug. 10 - Aug 14 (Grades 1-12)
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Prices​​
Full and Half Day Sessions: FREE
Refundable Deposit: $50
About Our Camps
Mondays - Fridays
Grades K - 12
Ages 6 - 17
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This summer, give your child the gift of confidence, creativity, and connection. At Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center’s Summer Camp, children explore movement through circus arts and dance — discovering not just what their bodies can do, but how much joy comes from learning together.
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Our caring instructors create a safe and encouraging space where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. Our camps offer high-quality training in dance and circus arts — they're an immersive creative experience, not a daycare. We welcome campers who are eager to explore these disciplines, and active participation is part of what makes camp magical for everyone. If a camper is unwilling to participate, we'll kindly ask families to pick them up so the rest of the group can have the wonderful experience they came for.
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Parents often share that their children finish camp “more centered, more confident, and more themselves.”​​​
No experience is required.
Morning (9am - 12pm)
Campers rotate through circus and dance disciplines like:
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Aerial Silks
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Trapeze
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Jazz
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Hip-hop
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Contemporary
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Juggling
Afternoon (12pm - 4pm)
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Creative time
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Games
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Arts & crafts
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Practice time to build on what they learned in the morning.
Half Day Camps (Campers Grade K-2)
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Aerial Silks
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Juggling
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Dance
And on the final day of camp...
Families are invited to a show and tell performance where campers can show you their new skills.
It's an experience you won't get anywhere else!
