Exclusive Educational Grant Program 2013-14 A unique fundraising, kid-bonding, community-building, lesson-teaching, life-changing experience unlike anything

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Exclusive EducationalGrant Program

2013-14

“A unique fundraising, kid-bonding, community-building, lesson-teaching, life-changing experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen.” --- Heath Allen, WDSU TV, New Orleans

www.CircusOfTheKids.com

© Circus of the Kids- 2013

What isCIRCUS OFTHE KIDS?


CIRCUS OF THE KIDS® is an educational program designed to complement the school

curriculum and enhance students’ self esteem.

In 2 short weeks, we challenge your students to do things beyond their wildest dreams.

The process of achieving the goal of performing their new-found skills, at a

professional level of excellence, teaches young people to stay focused, the

importance of team work and to believe in themselves.

It is a life-altering experience.

Provides an activity with a profound effect on kids’ self-esteem.

Creates a bonding opportunity in an event that excites the school & draws in the community!

It’s a unique opportunity that gives children the unforgettable memory of personal power, triumph and transformation.

WHY DOIT?

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To join CIRCUS, students register at CircusOfTheKids.com

2 days of circus related PE classes for the entire student body

Orientation / Auditions (no matter what their ability, all students who audition “get in”)

After-school & weekend rehearsals

A weekend of performances

HOWIT

WORKS


Costs

2 week program with up to 75 students and 2 PE days

(1 or 3 week options are also available)

Price to school without the grant:

$32,500© Circus of the Kids- 2013

PROGRAMMINGCOSTS


How it works


SAFETY ISPRIORITY

#1


Skill progressions are used throughout training. We start with the basics and move on when our students have a solid foundation.

We use mats, spotters, nets and safety lines to protect the kids in rehearsals and in performances. Our safety record is outstanding!


BENEFITS

Provides team building activities in which all participants are successful

Motivates Students

Gets parents involved

Boosts moral

Attracts community attention

Improves the school’s image


Schools profit $10k-$20k by organizing activities naturally connected with the circus (such as advertising & ticket sales to the private performances).


Money Makerfor the school!

$25,500 program fee

$2,000 in circus related PE classes for the whole student body

$5,000 worth of entertainment to which your school can sell tickets

For a total of $32,500

PLUS an extra $2,000 in scholarship funds to distribute to students to make sure everyone can afford the committal fee


THEGRANT

PROVIDES


1. $1,000 Recoverable Grant Application deposit

2. At least 50 students who each pay a $10/hour committal fee (never an issue if the program is supported and encouraged.)

3. Access to your gym for 2 weeks

4. A visionary teacher and an energetic parent

5. Parking with power & water for an RV (our office & living quarters) on the school grounds close to the gym

6. Room and board for 11 - 15 staff© Circus of the Kids- 2013

THE 6THINGS YOUR SCHOOLPROVIDES


Professional circus training

10-15 rehearsal hours

The opportunity to perform in 9 circus performances

Inclusion under our liability insurance

Costumes for the circus


THE KIDSRECEIVE



Q: What about insurance? A: We carry a $1,000,000 liability policy & can add the school system as an additional insured.

Q: What’s our experience? A: As of November 2013 we’ve created 317 circus productions and taught over 547,680 students.

Q: What’s the best way to handle room and board? A: In many communities, families put us up in spare bedrooms and donate meals. In some communities hotels/motels exchange rooms for publicity.

Q: What about background checks? A: All 12 Circus staff members can be fully background checked.

COMMONQUESTIONS



CIRCUS is complete. It’s a turnkey operation.

CIRCUS is guaranteed to be successful.

With all the benefits and no risk, turning your school into a CIRCUS is a No Brainer!

A NOBRAINER!

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“I can't tell you how incredible everything was about your Crew and the children performing in your circus. My kids loved everyone in your Crew!!

I invited my boss to come to the circus on Friday morning and he was completely 'blown away'!!!

You've done an exceptional, outstanding, and amazing job with the children.”

– Ronnie Mark (parent)

“I am writing to you because Circus of the Kids made such an impact on my life & I am pleased to see that the show still goes on! I think of my lessons learned from Circus & the self confidence I gained. We are the sum of our experiences, but some experiences out-shine others. This was true for me with Circus of the Kids.”

– Sara Phillips, Circus Student 1989/90 (written: May 2010)“It affects kids for life.” – Terra Murphy, Media Specialist

WHATDO

PEOPLESAY?

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“I've worked with circus for almost 20 years and it never fails to amaze me. The children learn and grow so much in such a short amount of time! We need to give children as much self-esteem and confidence as possible and Circus of the Kids does exactly that!”– Betty Habshey, Camp Director"This was a spectacular event. At first I was not keen on this. I was worried about the safety. Now I'm completely sold. If you ever need a reference, have them call me.”– Dr. Bruce Mindich, Camp Owner

Your staff has given each child the opportunity to shine brightly. Your desire to see them succeed is amazing. After seeing 5+ shows, I know many of us share in the success that is greater than the applause.– Kathy Gillett, Parent

Kinda hard to think that I didn’t want CIRCUS. Now I am your biggest fan!!!– Patty Childs, Principal

WHATOTHER

PEOPLE SAY


CONTACTINFO

Bruce [email protected]

866-CIRCUS-5 (866-247-2875) toll free

815-301-1861 fax

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.circusofthekids.com/

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Exclusive Educational Grant Program 2013-14 A unique fundraising, kid-bonding, community-building, lesson-teaching, life-changing experience unlike anything