It’s Party Time!
Our 2 hour circus party is led by 4 instructors from our professional staff and Advanced Performance Troupe. The party includes warm-up games, an exciting demonstration of the chosen skills, a circus workshop with hands-on instruction, and 30 minutes for food, dessert and presents. The circus skills offered at your party are completely customizable! Select two large skills and two small skills from our extensive menu. Our staff are happy to make recommendations.
You can arrive 15 minutes prior to the party start time to decorate and set up. Feel free bring decorations and an iPod or phone to play music on our sound system.
We welcome any type of food or non-alcoholic beverage, and offer the use of our refrigerator, microwave and oven in the kitchen. There are four cafeteria-style tables in the birthday area to serve food, where adults can relax and watch the festivities. If you’d like us to take care of the catering, we can do that too!
COST
$495 for up to 20 participants; additional participants $20 each. Adults not participating in the circus workshop are free. The fee includes space and equipment rental, instructors, administration, and insurance.
We can also bring the party to you! Additional fee for travel will apply, depending on the distance from CircEsteem.
We request a non-refundable deposit of $100 with the signed contract. The remaining balance is due the day of the event. Please mail or deliver a check made out to CircEsteem to 4730 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60640 or call us at 773-732-4564 to pay by credit card.
CIRCUS SKILLS
Large Skills - Choose 2 Small Skills - Choose 2
Tight Wire Diabolo
Rolling Globe Juggling
Partner Acrobatics Feather Balancing
Gym Wheel (Must be 4’9” or taller to participate) Clowning
Trapeze/ Lyra (Onsite only) Plate Spinning
Aerial Silks/ Aerial Sling (Onsite only) Rola Bola/ Stilts (Only for Groups <20)
CATERING
We have a special catering deal with two local restaurants: Papa Ray’s and Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine.
PIZZA
From Papa Ray’s $100 for up to 20 guests 5 XL one- topping pizzas 20 beverages (soda or bottled water) Napkins, flatware, and plates included.
ETHIOPIAN
From Tesfa Cafe $17/person Served family style 10 person minimum order Napkins, flatware, and plates included.
DESSERT
Serves 20-30 Guests $50 Cupcakes $75 Cake
PARTY FAVORS & EXTRAS Take the Circus home with you! Our party favors keep the magic of the Circus alive even after the party stops! For that little something extra, choose from our list of add-ons, and have a truly unforgettable party!
Party Favors - cost per favor
Clown Nose $2
Balancing Feather $2
Juggling Scarves (Set of 3) $7
CircEsteem T-Shirt $15
Party Extras
Extra Time for Set-Up or Party $100/half hour
Stilt Walker $250/hour
Juggler $250/hour
Balloon Twister $300/hour
Face Painter $300/hour
15 minute Circus Show $500
1 hour Circus Show $2,000
For questions and bookings, please contact [email protected] 773-732-4564
Circus Skills Menu
Large Ground Skills
Tight Wire – Children and adults of all ages will get the opportunity to walk across a tight wire with grace and confidence. Once you’ve mastered an unassisted walk across, try walking backwards, or balance on one foot!
Rolling Globe – Balance and walk on a globe like the professionals do. Anyone can master this! The ultimate in foot coordination challenges. Don’t let your feet stop moving!
Partner Acrobatics – Engage in team building activities. Learn to build a human pyramid! Or simply balance on your partner’s knees. Whatever you learn in partner acrobatics will build trust and is guaranteed for lots of laughs! Tons of fun with friends!
Gym Wheel (Must be at least 4’9” tall to participate in this activity) – CircEsteem can provide 1-2 instructors in gym wheel to assist participants in trying these contraptions out for themselves under careful guidance and supervision. Try a simple teeter totter with a friend. Or, if you’re brave enough, go all the way upside down!
Large Aerial Skills (Available On-Site Only)
Trapeze/ Lyra – In addition to being a fun way to to monkey around, trapeze helps develop core and upper-body strength, flexibility, and grace. Lyra is just like trapeze, but it’s a circle that spins!
Aerial Silks/ Sling – Feel like a professional aerialist while learning tricks and poses on these beautiful fabrics! For younger children, aerial sling is a great option. Still beautiful silks, but you can also swing in them hammock-style! Small Ground Skills
Diabolo – Learn to do throws and catches with CircEsteem’s master diabolo performers.
Juggling – Scarf and bean bag juggling allows everyone to find success! Whether it’s with scarves or bean bags, you’ll be juggling in no time!
Plate Spinning – Don’t try this at home! Learn the art of plate spinning from a master CircEsteem plate spinner.
Clowning – Engage in fun and goofy games guaranteed to get even the shyest guest to emerge from their shell. Great for all ages. Bring out your inner clown!
Feather Balancing – Fun for everyone! Feather balancing can be mastered in just a few minutes and will allow the participant to move quickly onto more difficult tricks. Ever tried to relay race while balancing a feather on your finger tip? Now you can!
Rola Bola/Stilts (For parties of 20 or less) – Challenge your balance as you rock & roll on a rola bola, or walk tall on stilts!