406 Cirque Shifts Toward Longer Camp Sessions

Bozeman has an incredible number of camps, and it’s exciting to see kids want to try a little bit of everything. Amidst this bounty, it’s perhaps counterintuitive that 406Cirque is shifting away from a one-week model and toward three-week camp sessions.

The shift is about supporting students’ learning and creating a meaningful camp culture. When students hop from camp to camp every week, they are on a weekly cycle of making new friends, navigating new norms and adjusting to a new schedule. A camper may feel additional pressure to learn a new skill or achieve a new level in five short days. Circus skills are complex, and more time allows for gradual learning.

Just like learning to ride the unicycle, making friends takes time. Beyond circus skills, 406Cirque wants students to have strong relationships. By the third week, students have confidence in their skills, relationships and place at 406Cirque, which is needed to create their own acts and put on a show. While there are limited one-week options for students who want a taste of 406Cirque, this new option means the majority of campers will join for a three-week session. For more information visit www.406cirque.com