Mitmachzirkus für Kinder

Circus Camp for Kids and Teens Have you always dreamed of riding a unicycle through the ring as a performer, showing off your talent in aerial acrobatics, or presenting your juggling tricks to a large audience? Then the hands-on circus camp for children and teens in Bettmeralp is just the thing for you. No prior experience is necessary.

Expert circus instructors from the renowned Marotte Circus School in Zurich will introduce children and teens to the world of the circus over the course of a week in separate age-appropriate groups, using multiple languages, and teach you juggling, balancing, floor and aerial acrobatics, and many other tricks. The highlight of the five-day circus workshop is the public gala performance on Friday afternoon, where the young performers can showcase their hidden talents to an enthusiastic audience. Join the interactive circus at Bettmeralp and experience an unforgettable week of circus fun!

The best part? Enjoy various additional perks for free!

Every child and teenager who participates in the interactive circus can use the Bettmeralp mini-golf course for free for eight days, receives one admission to Gletschiland, and enjoys a free hour of tennis on the outdoor tennis court at Bettmeralp.

The video shows you everything you’ll experience during circus week.

Check out the blog to learn more about the circus instructors.

Times

- Children in 2nd Kindergarten – 1st Grade*: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

- Children in 2nd – 9th Grade*: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Monday–Thursday), 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Friday)

*The grade you’ll be entering after the school break applies

Note: Week of July 27–31, 2026: Classes for everyone end at 12:00 PM due to the show at 2:00 PM

Dates: July/August: Monday–Friday (5-day workshop; individual days not available)

Meeting point: 9:00 a.m. at the Bachtla Sports Center, Bettmeralp

Instructors: Expert circus educators from the Marotte Circus School

Number of participants: At least 10 children

Prerequisites: No prior experience required

Equipment: Please arrive already wearing gym clothes and athletic shoes, and bring something to drink as well as a lunch for the midday break.

Information: Aletsch Arena AG | +41 27 978 58 58 | info@aletscharena.ch

Program

Monday through Friday: Training in acrobatics, ball and roller balancing, juggling, trapeze, and aerial silks Friday: Public gala performance—showcase the tricks you’ve learned to a wide audience

GALA PERFORMANCE: July 24 at 5:00 p.m. | July 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Free admission – donations welcome

Note:

The Marotte Circus School acts as the organizer and accepts no liability for accidents occurring during, before, or after the participatory circus. Accident and liability insurance is the responsibility of the participants or their legal guardians.

The division into juggling, balancing, floor acrobatics, and aerial acrobatics will be decided jointly by the instructors and children on the first day, depending on age, group composition, and the skills of the other participants.

Note:

The participatory circus is fully booked for the second week, July 27–31, 2026.

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