Why Choose Velocity Complex Summer Camps?
Fun, Skill-Building Camps with Exclusive Access to State-of-the-Art Facilities
Velocity Complex’s summer camps offer a unique experience, allowing participants exclusive use of our Acro and Aerial facilities. Through a blend of Acrobatics Arts curriculum and circus training, campers can learn new tricks, acquire new skills, and unleash their creativity – all while having fun and making new friends. No prior experience is needed, and those with a background in acrobatics or dance will find new challenges to elevate their skills.
CAmp Information
- Acrobatics, Aerial Silks, Lyra, Juggling, Poi, and more
- Velocity Complex
- All Skill Levels
- Summer Evening Drop ins
- Small class sizes: Coach to Athlete ratio 1-8
Camp BENEFITS
- Certified Coaching Team
- Inclusive Atmosphere
- Skill Development
- State of the Art Facility
- Social Connections
July 2 - 4, July 9 - 11
Defying Gravity Mini Camp
9am – 4pm
Ages 6-12
- $235 + GST
- $195 + GST until April 31, 2025 *Early Bird Pricing
Defy Gravity in this exciting, high energy camp. Participants will learn acrobatic and dance techniques, as well as circus skills and aerial arts. Learn new skills and be amazed at what heights you will reach!
July 21 - 25, July 28 - August 1, August 11-15
Defying Gravity Acro & Circus Summer Camps:
9am – 4pm
(Friday performance/show & tell for parents/guardians 3:30pm)
Ages 6-12
- $395 + GST
- $355 + GST until April 31, 2025 *Early Bird Pricing
Defy Gravity in this exciting, high energy camp. Participants will learn acrobatic and dance techniques, as well as circus skills and aerial arts. Learn new skills and be amazed at what heights you will reach!
July 14 - 18
JR/INT (Lvl 3+) AcroPlay Accelerated Summer Intensives
12 – 4pm
Age 6+
- $395 + GST
- $345 + GST until April 31, 2025 *Early Bird Pricing
Accelerate your training in our annual AcroPlay summer intensive! Enhance your acrobatic skills; including flexibility/contortion, tumbling, combos, variations, hand balancing, other balances, inversions and more. Introduction to Aerial and Circus Arts included in this exciting curriculum.
Must have Acro or gymnastics experience.
Required Skills: Bridge, Cartwheel, Handstand
Curriculum
Curriculum Covered in Accelerated Intensives:
- Walkovers & limbering tinsicas & heli’s
- handstands & presses
- hand balancing (blocks & canes)
- inversions & chest rolls
- cartwheels & rolls
- aerial preps & drills
- aerial progressions (side & front)
- blocking drills (back handspring preps)
- back handsprings, tucks & ayouts
- front handsprings, headsprings & kip ups
- flexibility & contortion
- static & dynamic partnering & trick stacking
- legs, leaps, & turns
- acro dance combos
- improv & content creating
August 18-22
INT/ADV (Lvl 5+) AcroPlay Accelerated Summer Intensives
5 – 9pm
Age 13+
- $395 + GST
- $345 + GST until April 31, 2025 *Early Bird Pricing
Day rates will be available. Watch for the schedule coming soon
Accelerate your training with Velocity Complex this summer at our annual Accelerated AcroPLAY Intensive! For experienced acro dancers, aerialist, gymnasts, and other artistic athletes who excel in acrobatics and are ready to supercharge their training to the next level. Engage in specialized classes led by our expert coaching team and guest instructors to master a range of acrobatics, aerial skills, and circus arts. Exciting guest instructors will be bringing exclusive training opportunities throughout the week.
Required Skills: Front Walkover, Back Walkover, Flying Cartwheel
Curriculum
Curriculum Covered in Accelerated Intensives:
- Walkovers & limbering tinsicas & heli’s
- handstands & presses
- hand balancing (blocks & canes)
- inversions & chest rolls
- cartwheels & rolls
- aerial preps & drills
- aerial progressions (side & front)
- blocking drills (back handspring preps)
- back handsprings, tucks & ayouts
- front handsprings, headsprings & kip ups
- flexibility & contortion
- static & dynamic partnering & trick stacking
- legs, leaps, & turns
- acro dance combos
- improv & content creating
Try Summer Evening Classes at Introductory Rates!
June Session June 3-26 (no classes June 17 or 18)
Summer Session July 8-14
Tuesday Training – Acro TRIX Beginner to Level 4 Age 6+ 6:15-7:15pm
Wednesday Training – Acro Tech (ADV Level 8-PP3) Age 12+ 6-7:30pm
Thursday Training – Across Tech (JR/INT Level 4-7) Age 7+ 6-7:30pm
Tuesday Circus TRIX (JR) Age 6-9 5-6pm
Tuesday Circus TRIX (TEEN) Age 10+ 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday Aerial Arts (JR Level 1) Age 8+ 5-6pm
Wednesday Aerial Arts (ADV Level 3) Age 12+ 7:30-8:30pm
Thursday Circus TRIX (JR) Age 6-9 5-6pm
Thursday Aerial Arts (INT Level 2) Ages 8+
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from a Defying Gravity camp?
- A fun, active, creative environment for kids to learn and grow
- Expert instructors who tailor activities to each camper’s skill level
- Acrobatic Arts curriculum: cartwheels, rolls, handstands, bridges, and more
- Aerial Arts: Silks, hoop and static trapeze
- Circus Arts: Hula hoop, juggling, poi
- Small Coach to Student Ratios: Coach to Athlete ratio max 1-8
What curriculum is covered in Accelerated Intensives?
- Walkovers & limbering tinsicas & heli’s
- handstands & presses
- hand balancing (blocks & canes)
- inversions & chest rolls
- cartwheels & rolls
- aerial preps & drills
- aerial progressions (side & front)
- blocking drills (back handspring preps)
- back handsprings, tucks & ayouts
- front handsprings, headsprings & kip ups
- flexibility & contortion
- static & dynamic partnering & trick stacking
- legs, leaps, & turns
- acro dance combos
- improv & content creating
What should I bring to camps and classes?
- Refillable water bottle
- Healthy lunch (for full day camps) and at least 2 nut-free snacks
What should I wear?
- Comfortable, form-fitting athletic clothing (please wear or pack leggings or sweats for days we are on the aerial hoop).
- No buttons, zippers, or anything metallic
- No jewelry (small stud earrings ok)
- Hair must be tied back (french braids, low bun or pony tail)
Will I be with students my age/level?
Students will be grouped into appropriate age and level groups in all classes and camps.
What is the cost for June evening training?
June Acro TRIX Tuesdays Beginner to Lvl 4 (3 classes) $45/3 classes (no class June 17) or $20/drop in (registration for drop ins opens May 1, space permitting)
June Circus TRIX & Aerial Arts Tuesday & Wednesday (3 classes) $60/3 classes (no class June 17 or 18) or $30/drop in
June Acro Tech Wednesdays Lvl 8-PP3 (3 classes) $70/3 classes (no class June 18) or $30/drop in
June Circus TRIX & Aerial Arts Thursdays (4 classes) $80/4 classes or $30/drop in
June Acro Tech Lvl 4-7 (4 classes) $95/4 classes or $30/ drop in
What is the cost for summer evening training? (6 weeks)
Acro TRIX Tuesdays Beginner to Lvl 4 $45/3 classes (no class June 17) or $20/drop in (registration for drop ins opens May 1, space permitting)
June Circus TRIX & Aerial Arts Tuesday & Wednesday (3 classes) $60/3 classes (no class June 17 or 18) or $30/drop in
June Acro Tech Wednesdays Lvl 8-PP3 (3 classes) $70/3 classes (no class June 18) or $30/drop in
June Circus TRIX & Aerial Arts Thursdays (4 classes) $80/4 classes or $30/drop in
June Acro Tech Lvl 4-7 (4 classes) $95/4 classes or $30/ drop in
What is the coach to student ratio?
Coach to student ratio is a maximum of 1-8 for most classes.
When does registration for June drop ins open?
May 1, space permitting (class caps strictly enforced)
When does registration for summer drop ins open?
June 1, space permitting (class caps strictly enforced)
What is the withdrawal policy?
Summer camps and training are non-refundable. If participation is not possible due to medical reasons, medical documentation must be provided.
A $55 administration fee will be charged and credit for the remaining amount will be applied to your account. Credit expires April 30, 2026. Credits must be used by the same student/family. No credits will be given once the camp has begun.
JOIN OUR CAMPS & PROGRAMS!
All summer camps feature the Acrobatics Arts curriculum (cartwheels, rolls, handstands…) and circus training (aerial silks, lyra, juggling, hula hoop, poi and more).
No prior experience is required but those with previous Acro training or similar background will face new challenges!
Accelerated Acro Intensive camps are for experienced acro dancers, aerialists, gymnasts and other artistic athletes who excel in acrobatics and are ready to supercharge their training to the next level.
Engage in specialized classes led by our expert coaching team and guest instructors to master a range of acrobatics, aerial skills, and circus arts.
Curriculum Covered in Accelerated Intensives:
- Walkovers & limbering tinsicas & heli’s
- handstands & presses
- hand balancing (blocks & canes)
- inversions & chest rolls
- cartwheels & rolls
- aerial preps & drills
- aerial progressions (side & front)
- blocking drills (back handspring preps)
- back handsprings, tucks & ayouts
- front handsprings, headsprings & kip ups
- flexibility & contortion
- static & dynamic partnering & trick stacking
- legs, leaps, & turns
- acro dance combos
- improv & content creating
Specialized Training for Every Skill Level
Beginner Basics to Advanced Acro
Our camps stand out from the rest! With the exclusive use of Velocity Complex’s Acro and Aerial facility and equipment, as well as our designated educational room, participants learn new tricks, unleash their creativity, buddy up with new pals, all while having a blast.
Achieve Together
Try Summer Evening Classes at Introductory Rates!
June Session June 3-26 (no classes June 17 or 18)
Summer Session July 8-14
ACRO
Tuesday Training – Acro TRIX Beginner to Level 4 Age 6+ 6:15-7:15pm
Wednesday Training – Acro Tech (ADV Level 8-PP3) Age 12+ 6-7:30pm
Thursday Training – Across Tech (JR/INT Level 4-7) Age 7+ 6-7:30pm
AERIAL
Tuesday Circus TRIX (JR) Age 6-9 5-6pm
Tuesday Circus TRIX (TEEN) Age 10+ 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday Aerial Arts (JR Level 1) Age 8+ 5-6pm
Wednesday Aerial Arts (ADV Level 3) Age 12+ 7:30-8:30pm
Thursday Circus TRIX (JR) Age 6-9 5-6pm
Thursday Aerial Arts (INT Level 2) Ages 8+