Summer Camps at San Diego Circus Center
San Diego Circus Center, 2050 Hancock St A, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92110
About
Summer Camps at San Diego Circus Center introduces campers to a range of circus arts, including aerials on silks, trapeze, and lyra, as well as partner acrobatics, tumbling, juggling, and clowning. Kids ages 7 to 17 become part of an artistic ensemble while learning the building blocks of circus in immersive, hands-on training across multiple disciplines. Each week of summer camp wraps up with a 30 minute showcase to share what the campers have been working on.
• Ages: 7–17 years old
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm, with each week ending in a 30 minute showcase
• Price: $475 per week
San Diego Circus Center describes itself as “The Leading Circus Arts Training Facility in San Diego” and offers contemporary and traditional circus training and performance opportunities for youth and adults in a safe, noncompetitive, socially enriching, and nurturing environment. The program environment is described as supportive and safe, with industry-leading safety protocols, certified instructors, and state-of-the-art equipment. San Diego Circus Center reports a team of over 25 dedicated instructors and world-class training from internationally recognized, certified instructors.
The leadership team is headed by Jean-Luc Martin, CEO and Founder of San Diego Circus Center and program director. Jean-Luc began formally teaching circus arts in San Diego in 2008 and founded San Diego Circus Center in 2011. His performance background includes work with Pickle Family Circus, Circus Knie, and two international tours with Cirque du Soleil, specializing in teeterboard (exits and Korean plank), hand balancing, chair balancing, hand-to-hand adagio, acrobatics, Russian bar, aerial cradle, group bicycle, group juggling, columns, and clown. He has trained with many masters in the circus industry, including study at École Nationale de Cirque in Montreal.
San Diego Circus Center states that it is devoted to advancing circus training in North America and enriching the lives of its community by teaching circus disciplines, art, and culture, with a focus on higher education and professional programs in an inclusive, noncompetitive environment. The organization describes its community-building approach as based on collaboration, respect, and open communication, and notes that it celebrates shared achievements and lasting connections. San Diego Circus Center reports that it has garnered international acclaim as a premier destination for aspiring circus artists.
A parent or professional testimonial from Beto Freitas of Cirque du Soleil/The 7 Fingers describes the center by saying, “Everything is so well organized, and so clean. This place has everything we need!”
Last updated March 25, 2026.
• Ages: 7–17 years old
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm, with each week ending in a 30 minute showcase
• Price: $475 per week
San Diego Circus Center describes itself as “The Leading Circus Arts Training Facility in San Diego” and offers contemporary and traditional circus training and performance opportunities for youth and adults in a safe, noncompetitive, socially enriching, and nurturing environment. The program environment is described as supportive and safe, with industry-leading safety protocols, certified instructors, and state-of-the-art equipment. San Diego Circus Center reports a team of over 25 dedicated instructors and world-class training from internationally recognized, certified instructors.
The leadership team is headed by Jean-Luc Martin, CEO and Founder of San Diego Circus Center and program director. Jean-Luc began formally teaching circus arts in San Diego in 2008 and founded San Diego Circus Center in 2011. His performance background includes work with Pickle Family Circus, Circus Knie, and two international tours with Cirque du Soleil, specializing in teeterboard (exits and Korean plank), hand balancing, chair balancing, hand-to-hand adagio, acrobatics, Russian bar, aerial cradle, group bicycle, group juggling, columns, and clown. He has trained with many masters in the circus industry, including study at École Nationale de Cirque in Montreal.
San Diego Circus Center states that it is devoted to advancing circus training in North America and enriching the lives of its community by teaching circus disciplines, art, and culture, with a focus on higher education and professional programs in an inclusive, noncompetitive environment. The organization describes its community-building approach as based on collaboration, respect, and open communication, and notes that it celebrates shared achievements and lasting connections. San Diego Circus Center reports that it has garnered international acclaim as a premier destination for aspiring circus artists.
A parent or professional testimonial from Beto Freitas of Cirque du Soleil/The 7 Fingers describes the center by saying, “Everything is so well organized, and so clean. This place has everything we need!”
Last updated March 25, 2026.
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