Summer Tour

SUMMER TOUR CAMP: The Silver Lining Youth Circus!

(a program of the Flying Gravity Circus)

For ages 11-18

(Mondays - Fridays) July 13-17 and July 20-24

9am-4pm daily (possible exceptions during tour week)

Troupers may be dropped off starting at 8:30 (but not earlier, please).

*Previous experience or permission of director required (see below)*

LOCATION: Parish house of the First Congregational Church of Milford, NH

Tuition: $660 for the 2-week session. REGISTER HERE!

Limited financial aid is available! APPLY HERE!

Questions? Contact Tour Directors Jackie Davis and Meghan McClure

silverlining@flyinggravitycircus.com

(603) 562-6974

About the Tour Camp:

The Silver Lining Youth Circus summer tour camp is all about performing! Campers need to be between ages 11-18 and want to have fun working hard on a show.

TO QUALIFY for Tour Camp, “Troupers” must:

have prior circus or performance experience (such as dance, theater, gymnastics, singing or playing an instrument, or parkour)
be able to juggle 3 balls (at least)
be able to perform basic tumbling skills (forward roll, cartwheel)
be able to work constructively and harmoniously with others on a project
be willing to practice on your own without an adult telling you to do it
fill out this brief questionnaire to tell us about your performance experience and what coming to the Silver Lining Youth Circus summer tour camp would mean to you.
Questionnaires will be evaluated by camp directors Jackie Davis & Meghan McClure. If you meet our criteria, you’ll be approved! If you still have some work to do, we’ll recommend you for a regular session of Silver Lining Circus Camp -- you may qualify for the Tour after that!

During Week 1, Troupers will collaborate on a theme idea for the show, plan costuming and props, music selection, the works. They will practice their circus skills and select from the following to build a show:

Juggling (balls, rings, or clubs), Diabolo, Flower Sticks, Poi

Unicycling, Rola Bola, Globe, Tightwire, Stilts

Partner Acrobatics, Clowning

(All Troupers:) Chari Vari (tumbling act) and Human Pyramids (finale)

During Week 2, Troupers will travel to perform at various venues within a 1-hour drive from the camp location in Milford, NH. We are booking these events as we speak--Stay tuned!

Past venues have included: The Souhegan Valley Boys & Girls Club, The Pony Farm, Souhegan High School, YMCAs in Nashua and Keene, Antrim Parks and Rec.

We are seeking drivers to transport Troupers! Please Let us know if you might be available during Week 2 (July 20-24)!

Food:

Troupers must bring:

Hearty snacks and lunches – and LOTS of it!
Healthy foods only. No sodas, candy, or sugary treats (brownies, cupcakes etc.)
A bottle for water! We supply refills as needed.
We regret that we can’t offer a refrigerator or microwave – plan accordingly.
NO PEANUTS! We have campers with life-threatening allergies. Please double-check your packaging. If in doubt, do not send it to camp.

Clothing & belongings:

Troupers should:

Wear clothing that is easy to move in and will keep them cool
Wear clothing that covers the body sufficiently (avoid too-short shorts, too-low tops)
Wear, or bring, sneakers and socks (necessary for certain activities)
Bring gymnastic or soft-soled shoes if possible

Troupers should NOT bring or wear:

Jewelry that can get caught (long necklaces or earrings)
Clothing with inappropriate language or pictures
Electronic games or devices--these are not allowed at camp. (Cell phones may be brought will remain stowed during camp hours.)

Questions? Contact Tour Directors Jackie Davis and Meghan McClure

silverlining@flyinggravitycircus.com

(603) 562-6974

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! ~ Jackie & Meghan