PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is preparing to close out 2025 with high-flying flair, unveiling two new, family-friendly programs designed to turn winter break and New Year’s Eve into a hands-on spectacle of aerials, acrobatics, and circus magic.
The region’s largest circus arts training center announced it will debut Kid’s Day Off Circus Camps during winter break, running December 24 through January 2, along with its first-ever New Year’s at Noon Circus Celebration on December 31. Organizers say the new offerings are aimed at families seeking active, screen-free experiences during the holiday stretch.
The winter break camps are geared toward children in kindergarten through seventh grade and run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 24, 26, 29, 30, 31, and January 2. Campers will rotate through a wide range of circus disciplines, including aerial sling, static trapeze, wire walking, juggling, plate spinning, rolling globe, tumbling, and clowning. No prior experience is required.
The camps are priced at $95 per day, with optional after-care from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for $35 and extended care until 7:00 p.m. for an additional $15. Snacks are provided, and participants are asked to bring lunch.
On New Year’s Eve, the school will shift the spotlight to all ages with a New Year’s Eve Circus Workshop and Countdown at Noon, a daytime alternative to traditional late-night celebrations. The workshop runs from 10:45 a.m. until noon and is open to participants ages five to 105.
During the session, attendees will be guided by professional instructors through circus skills such as juggling, acrobatics, aerial sling, and tightrope walking in a controlled, supportive environment. The event culminates at noon with a dramatic aerial finale, as a group of performers descends from above in a high-flying countdown to the new year.
The New Year’s Eve workshop is priced at $20 per person, with spectators welcome.
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts officials say the new programs reflect growing interest in immersive, participatory arts experiences and provide a fresh way for families across the region to celebrate the holidays together.
Registration and additional information are available through the school’s website.
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