School holiday program

Each school break, kids and teens can discover the world of circus at NICA. Whether you’re a total beginner or a future circus star, every child is welcome to join the excitement. Explore our daily and specialist circus workshops curated for both kids aged 5 – 12 and teens aged 12 – 17 below!

Kids Program

(5 – 12 years)

At NICA, our workshops are the perfect place to learn circus skills, make new friends, and have loads of fun! Kids can join for a single workshop, or dive into multiple workshops across the program.

Leap Into Circus kicks off every morning and is action-packed with circus! Fly through the air, tumble across mats, balance in style and learn cool tricks. In the afternoons, the adventure continues with a Day at the Circus, where each day features a fun-filled circus theme, check out our timetable below to see what surprises are in store for kids aged 5-12.

For kids aged 7–12 our AERIALkids workshops run on select afternoons to climb, hang, spin, and roll through the air. It’s high-flying fun for those who want to continue after our Leap Into Circus workshops.

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Teen Program

(12 – 17 years)

These holidays, NICA is running circus specialties just for circus-curious teens aged 12–17. Held in the afternoons from 1-3pm you’ll learn epic circus skills featuring aerial specialties, Roue Cyr, Trampoline, and Acrobatic Pole. Get ready to flip, fly, and have an unforgettable time! Our teen program is all about fun, learning dynamic movement, and discovering what you're capable of in a supportive environment. No prior experience is necessary.

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Timetable & Pricing


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Schedule Overview

Leap Into Circus

Please sign in your child upon arrival, parents are required to stay with their child until 9.30am

9.30am Warm up games, stretch and circus activities
11.00am Morning tea
11.15am More circus!
12.30pm Leap Into Circus ends - Sign out to pick up your child

Day at the Circus

Please sign in your child upon arrival, parents are required to stay with their child until 9.30am

9.30am Warm up games, stretch and circus activities
11.00am Morning tea
11.15am More circus!
12.30pm Lunch & movie
1.30pm Daily circus theme begins
3.30pm Day at the Circus ends - Sign out to pick up your child

Specialty workshops

12.45 pm Arrival and sign in
1.00 pm Warm up, stretch and circus instruction
3.00 pm Session ends - sign out to pick up your child

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our FAQs here. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. 

To attend the NICA Rec Holiday Program, children must have turned 5 years old at the time of enrolment or have started attending school. 

Please wear clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in! We suggest tracksuit pants, short or leggings with a close-fitting T-Shirt or singlet and a jumper or jacket for between activities. Long hair must be tied back, and we ask for all jewellery to be removed. Bring a water bottle – no glass please! 

Participants should bring a small bag with a water bottle (no glass please) and some snacks or a packed lunch. 

NO NUT/NUT PRODUCTS please to protect children with severe allergies! Please ensure children wash their hands and faced before the workshop begins to lower the risk of transferal. 

Of course! We welcome all levels to attend our Holiday Program, you’ll be broken up into groups of similar ages and level where possible. 

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds of discounts for missed sessions due to change of mind or availability. 

Changes to enrolment, such as swapping workshops, will only be possible if there is a vacancy. The difference in prices, if any, will need to be paid by the student or credited by NICA back in your customer account. The credit does not expire and can be used towards any future enrolments at NICA.

Participants needing to withdraw from the Holiday Program for any reason prior to the day of the workshop will be issued a credit by NICA back in your customer account. The credit does not expire and can be used towards any future enrolments at NICA.

If you are withdrawing due to injury or illness a copy of the medical certificate is required to be refunded for the full amount.

If you are withdrawing due to extenuating personal circumstances, we will consider the refund request and approve at NICA Rec’s discretion. 

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