All Access Circus / Parkour – Weekly Classes

All Access Circus / Parkour: 2-12yrs
A Play Space for Neurodivergent Kids

A weekly circus / parkour class for neurodivergent kids for ages 2 – 12 years.
Term 4: Wed 9 Oct – Wed 11 Dec. 11.45 – 12.45pm
An opportunity for kids to grow in confidence, be creative, be physical and feel welcomed. 

The classes will be both structured and exploratory so kids can choose what to engage with, learn at their own pace and have fun in the circus space. There will be a chill out area in the space with sensory play. The class will develop foundational skills in tumbling, balancing, swinging, climbing, leaping and vaulting. Participants can build their strength, coordination, agility, confidence and sense of belonging. They can learn how to take safe, physical risks that are not only fun but helpful for development.

A small class for up to 10 students with their parents/carers. Enrol a sibling as well. Carers are invited into the space to have fun and support their child.

Structure of the class:

  • Warm up and stretch
  • Demonstration of activities
  • Explorative play at circus/parkour stations
  • Engage with giant obstacle course
  • Support/demonstrations from trainer, Flynn Patrao
  • Short closing activity

For all levels, beginners most welcome.

You can trial the first class, then enrol for the term.
Price: $220 (10 week term) / $110 (5 week block Oct 9-Nov 6 / Nov 13 – Dec 11).

For more information please contact Caz.
Or go the website to enrol and click on the ‘Enrol Now’ button.
When enrolling you will be charged for the full 10 week term, but you are welcome to trial the class first before payment. 

ALL ACCESS CIRCUS

All Access Circus – A Play Space for Neurodivergent Kids

Castlemaine Circus is piloting a winter holiday program for neurodivergent kids. We would love you to enrol in a class and then share your experience to help make the best neuro-friendly class ever for your kids! 

The classes will be both structured and exploratory so kids can choose what to do engage with, learn at their own pace and have fun in the circus space. We want to provide an opportunity for kids to grow in confidence, be creative, be physical and feel welcomed.

There will be two amazing trainers leading and supporting the class of 10 maximum students. There will be a chill out area in the space with sensory play. The circus classes will have a quieter atmosphere (juggling, tumbling, aerials) while the parkour class will have more energetic one (leaping, running, jumping, vaulting).

Carers should come into the space to begin the class and support their child. Carers are then welcome to stay for some or all of the class with the option of going back and forth depending on what works best for their child. Carers can sit in the foyer and watch through the big glass windows.

CLASSES:

PARKOUR – Wed 10 July

6-12 years, 1:00 – 2:00pm carer as needed

CIRCUS – Sun 7 July

6-8 years, 1:00 – 2:00pm with carer

9-13 years, 2:30 – 3:30pm carer as needed

Cuppa and conversation between classes.

Structure of the class:

  • Warm up and stretch
  • Demonstration of activities
  • Explorative play at circus/parkour stations
  • Engage with giant obstacle course
  • Ask questions/watch demonstrations from trainers
  • Short closing activity

For all levels, beginners most welcome.

Price: $25 Full | $15 Concession. Book Tickets here.

Please get in touch to discuss any questions: enrol@castlemainecircus.com.au OR 0488 424 657.

Autumn Holiday Program

Parkour Masterclass

Wed 3 Apr
9.00-12.00pm: 12+ year olds (experienced only)
https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-holiday-parkour-masterclass

Parkour Fun

Thurs 4 April
9.00-11.00am: 5-8 year olds
11.10-1.10pm: 9-12 year olds
https://events.humanitix.com/parkour-fun-autumn

Circus Fun

Wed 10 & Thurs 11 Apr
9.00-12.00pm: 6-12 year olds
https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-holiday-circus-classes

Aerial Adults

Wed 3 & Thurs 4 Apr
7.00-9.00pm
https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-holiday-adults-aerials

All enquiries, contact Bek on info@castlemainecircus.com.au / 0430 527 757.

Summer Holiday Program

Parkour Fun

Monday 15 & 22 Jan
9.00-11.00am: 5-8 year olds
11.10-1.10pm: 9-12 year olds
Tickets and info: https://events.humanitix.com/summer-holiday-parkour-fun

Circus Fun

Thurs 17 & Tues 23 Jan
9.00-12.00pm: 6-12 year olds
Tickets and info: https://events.humanitix.com/summer-holiday-circus-classes

Parkour Masterclass

Wed 17 Jan
9.00-12.00pm: 12+ year olds (experienced only)
Tickets and info: https://events.humanitix.com/summer-parkour-masterclass

If sold out, more sessions will open, so keep looking for new dates.

All enquiries, contact Bek on info@castlemainecircus.com.au / 0430 527 757.

Social Circus – FLO Grant Successful

Have you ever heard of social circus?
 
Social circus is a program of circus offered to young people who seek non-traditional ways to learn, to help them develop connection, trust and self confidence within the framework of developing physical skills. Students learn to take safe risks and to challenge themselves physically, socially and mentally. It’s often used as a way to engage and inspire young people who have disconnected with traditional approaches to schooling.
 
As part of our goal to serve the Castlemaine community, Castlemaine Circus has been interested in the concept of social circus for some time. Now we are thrilled to be the recipients of a Mount Alexander Shire Council community grant that will help us turn our social circus dream into reality.
 
Partnering with Castlemaine Secondary College and their FLO program (Flexible Learning Options), our community grant will allow us to offer two classes per week for three terms, teaching FLO students circus and parkour skills. With our FLO friends being based just next door to our Etty St home, it’s a great opportunity to strengthen our Etty St community too.

Parkour Homeschoolers Class

Parkour teaches participants to efficiently overcome obstacles in their environment and to seek out artistic and expressive ways to interact with obstacles while moving through an environment. 

Participants will combine movements such as vaulting, rolling, climbing and leaping with expressive movements like flips, saults, spins and twists. Participants will improve their strength, agility, balance and coordination as they learn to traverse their environments and overcome physical and psychological barriers.

This special class for Homeschoolers has been designed to include all age groups together and gives the older kids more time and space to develop their skills.

MONDAYS

Parkour 5-8 yrs: 1.15 – 2.15pm

Parkour 8+ yrs: 1.15 – 2.45pm

The older class will run an extra 30 mins longer than the younger class. Families can hang out in the foyer or outside in the sunshine. Feel free to decide what your 8 yr old would be up for.

Term based enrolment (10 weeks). There is a 10% discount for the second or more siblings.

Trainer: Flynn Patrao

Enrol Now

Enquiries: Caz on enrol@castlemainecircus.com.au or 0488 424 657

Spring Holiday Program

Parkour Fun

Mon 18 Sept
9.00am – 11.00am: 5-8 yr
11.10am – 1.10pm: 9-12 yr
1.20pm – 3.20pm: 5-8 yr

Get into parkour in a fun way, by learning foundational skills and being physically challenged! These classes are ideal for beginners and intermediate levels.

 

Circus Fun
Tues 19 Sept

9.00am – 12.00pm
Ages 6 – 12 yr

Come down for a smorgasboard of circus, including trapeze, silk, acrobatics, juggling, spinning plates, acrobalance, big fun games and more! Suitable for all levels.
Bookings here

 

Parkour Masterclass

Wed 20 Sept
9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages 10 – 17 yr

For teens familiar with the foundations of parkour and ready to push their training to the next level. Classes include parkour drills, skill advancement and a training structure to learn how to take your training outside. Come to a masterclass and dedicate your time to nailing your parkour skills.
These classes are not for beginners, for experienced parkour practitioners only.
 

For School Holiday Info: Call Bek on 0430 527 757 or info@castlemainecircus.com.au