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Circus Arts Social Summer (CASS)
July 12th - 30th 2010
NOW ACCEPTING RESERCVATIONS FOR 2009
CALL 404.549.3000
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| There are limited spots available each week so sign up now to reserve your place. You can sign up for just 1 week, 2 weeks, or all three weeks - the choice is yours. SIGN UP ON LINE HERE! |
What is Circus Arts Social Summer?
Circus Arts Social Summer (CASS) provides a chance for participants to learn exciting circus skills and experience Sensations TheraFun™ - the Multisensory Activity Center in Atlanta - where kids come to play while achieving therapeutic goals. This happens in a FUN and cooperative environment while focusing on community building, teamwork and safety.
All programs are under the direction of adult circus stars and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - we will work with both the physical and social aspects of timing; not only of when to do a trick, but also when to speak and when to listen.
Through this form of movement we work on balance, strength, coordination and flexibility.
Every child can be a Circus Star for the week!
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Who Is the Circus Arts Social Summer Program Designed for?
The CASS program has been specifically designed, using Carrie Heller's approach and methodology, for children ages 5 to 12 with special needs, including learning differences.
This program is for children who like to stimulate their imagination and creativity in a playful, social setting.
CASS provides a place for the child who has trouble in large groups and might require a high staff to student ratio.
Participants may be going through a rough time in their lives and need extra attention or they may be withdrawn and difficult to engage in conversation and activities.
Learning these fun and unique circus skills, your camper will experience "THERAPY IN ACTION."
CASS will include specific activities to encourage and enhance:
- Bilateral coordination skills
- Muscle strength, including core muscles
- Crossing the midline abilities
- Brain and body balancing
- Self esteem
- Teamwork
- Ability to overcome fears
- Communication with peers
- Balance, flexibility & coordination
- Focus and attention
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Photograph by Jo Reeves
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DIRECTIONS
From I-85 driving South. Take I-85 South to Cheshire Bridge Road, turn left at the bottom of the hill. Go under the highway, the take the first left on Chantilly Drive.
From I-20. Take I-20 to I-75/85 North, to I-85 North, exit Buford Hwy North and go straight under bridge to Cheshire Bridge. Right on Cheshire Bridge, go under the highway and turn left on Chantilly.
From Piedmont Road. Go East on Sidney Marcus Blvd. to Buford Highway, Left on Buford Hwy and Right on Cheshire Bridge. Go under I-85, the take first Left on Chantilly.
From I-75 North. Take I-75 South to the connector, take I-85 North, exit Buford Hwy North and go straight under bridge to Cheshire Bridge. Right on Cheshire Bridge, go under the highway and turn left on Chantilly.
From GA 400 driving South. Exit Sydney Marcus Blvd., turn left. Left on Buford Hwy (at dead end), Right on Lenox Road/Cheshire Bridge Road, go under I-85 bridge, Left on Chantilly Drive. |
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WEEK ONE- July 12 to 16 - $585.00
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WEEK TWO - July 19 to 23 - $585.00
Sign up Online for WEEK TWO
WEEK THREE - July 26 to 30 - $585.00
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ALL THREE WEEKS - $1755.00
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Click here to download the CASS brochure and registration form!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Circus Arts Social Summer (CASS)?
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Date : 1/20/2010
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Circus Arts Social Summer is for children ages 5-12 with social, emotional, and physical challenges including attention difficulties, hyperactivity, sensory issues, low self-confidence, difficulty interacting socially, & kids who have trouble in large groups. Participants will have a chance to utilize circus equipment as well as the equipment at Sensations TheraFun™ to gain physical skills as well as learn important social skills such as teamwork, cooperation and self-confidence in a fun & safe environment.
Carrie Heller’s approach in her Circus Arts Social Summer comes from over 20 years of working with both typical children and those with learning differences, both inside and outside of the therapy room. In her therapy work she assesses a child's physical capabilities, and designs a series of activities using the Circus equipment for each child to work on - one on one - as well as with the group, thus attending simultaneously to other emotional and social aspects of the child's development.
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What are the ages?
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Date : 1/18/2010
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Ages 5 - 12
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What is the Teacher to Student Ratio?
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Date : 12/12/2009
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Depending upon population, ratio will be one staff to every 2 or 3 students.
When warranted, ratio may be 1 to 1; additional fees may apply.
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What are the dates for CASS?
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Date : 1/19/2010
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There are 3 one-week sessions. Students may attend more than one session.
July 12 -16
July 19 -23
July 26 -30
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What are the hours of the camp?
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Date : 1/18/2010
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DAILY SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday: 9:30AM-3:30 noon
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What Circus Skills will my child be learning at CASS?
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Date : 1/19/2010
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Low Trapeze
Soft Rope Climbing
Buddy Walkers
Triple Trapeze
Bubble Blowing
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Juggling scarves and balls
Hula Hooping
Balance Boards
Crash Cushion jumping
Tight Wire Walking
Monkey Bars with Tricks
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55' Zip Line
Climbing Wall
Bike Track
Climbing Nets
Swinging Rings
Trampolines and Swings
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What are skills will be worked on at CASS?
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Date : 3/2/2009
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Coordination (Bilateral coordination sills)
Muscle Strength (including core muscles)
Brain and Body Balancing (crossing the midline)
Self-Esteem
Teamwork
Ability to overcome fears
Communication with peers
Balance and Flexibility
Focus and Attention
Social Timing
Listening
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What does my child need to bring to CASS?
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Date : 1/18/2010
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Lunch, a Snack and two bottles of water.
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How do I register for CASS?
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Date : 12/16/2009
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By Check:
Print and complete the Circus Arts Social Summer registration form.
Please send a 50% deposit with the completed registration in order to reserve your space.
The remainder will be due by June 4th 2010.
Make Checks Payable to Carrie Heller’s Circus Arts and mail with your registration form to:
Circus Arts Institute
206 Rogers St. N.E. Suite 214
Atlanta, GA. 30317
By Credit Card:
Select your preferred option and follow the instructions on the Shopping Cart instructions to complete your transaction.
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Is CASS Safe?
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Date : 3/2/2009
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YES! Carrie Heller is known throughout the Circus Community as 'the safety police'. Safety is her number one priority hiring only professionally trained spotters and teachers.
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Who is the Director, Carrie Heller?
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Date : 12/12/2009
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Carrie is director of Circus Arts Institute; founded in 2006.
She is a Professional Trapeze Artist, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 35 years experience in circus arts.
Carrie has been a trainer of trainers with Cirque Du Soliel's outreach program, Cirque Du Monde, training circus professionals in the application of Social Circus: how to work with youth using therapeutic skills of the circus in runaway shelters throughout the United States.
Carrie founded the popular Atlanta Circus Camp, now in its 18th summer.
For more information please visit Carrie's information page: http://www.circusartsinstitute.com/carrie-heller.html
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Is this Circus Camp?
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Date : 1/18/2010
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No. Carrie is the founder of Circus Camp and although she is no longer in charge, she highly recommends it as a wonderful experience for children.
Circus Arts Social Summer (CASS) is a therapy group day program for children with special needs such as learning differences. Children who require more individual attention and who do not typically flourish in a traditional camp setting.
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