Circus holidays for kids and youths
Have you always dreamed of riding a unicycle thru the ring as an artist, showcasing your talent in aerial acrobatics, or presenting your juggling tricks to a wide audience? Then the participatory circus for children and teenagers on the Bettmeralp is just right for you. You don't need any prior knowledge.
Expert circus educators from the renowned Marotte Circus School in Zurich introduce children and teenagers in multiple languages over the course of a week to the world of circus in separate groups according to their age, teaching them juggling, balancing, ground and aerial acrobatics, and many tricks. The highlight of the five-day circus workshop is the public gala performance on Friday afternoon, where the young artists can showcase their secret talents to an enthusiastic audience. Join the participatory circus on Bettmeralp and experience an unforgettable circus week!
The best part? Benefit from various additional services for free!
Every child and youth who participates in the participatory circus can use the Bettmeralp mini-golf course for free for eight days, receive admission to Gletschiland, and enjoy a free hour of tennis on the outdoor tennis court in Bettmeralp.
The video shows you what you will experience during the circus week.
Times
- Children in kindergarten and 1st grade*: 9:30 – 13:00 h (Monday to Friday)
- Children in grades 2–9*: 9:30 – 15:30 h (Monday–Thursday), 9:30 –13:00 h (Friday)
*The grade that applies is the one that the child will be entering after the school holidays.
Dates: July/August: Monday-Friday (5-day workshop, no individual days possible)
Meeting point: 9:00 h at the Bachtla sports centre, Bettmeralp
Guide: qualified circus instructors from the Marotte circus school
Number of participants: min. 10 children
Requirements: no previous knowledge needed
Equipment: Please arrive in gym clothes and equipment shoes and bring something to drink and a lunch for the lunch break.
Information: Aletsch Arena AG | +41 27 978 58 58 | info@aletscharena.ch
Programme
- Monday to Friday: Training in acrobatics, ball and roller balancing, juggling, trapeze, aerial silks
- Friday: Gala performance – present the tricks and routines you have learned to the general audience
Admission free - a collection is taken
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Registration required
Guided or accompanied event
Price info
- Children in 2nd - 9th grade*: CHF 190
*The grade that applies is the one that the child will be entering after the school holidays.
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