Gymnastics | Circus

Join the circus for children

21.07. – 01.08.2025
Have you always wanted to ride through the ring on a unicycle, show off your aerial acrobatics skills or present your juggling tricks to a large audience but haven't had the courage to do so yet? Don't worry, you don't need any previous experience. Qualified circus instructors from the Marotte circus school will introduce you to the world of circus with juggling, balancing, floor and aerial acrobatics over the course of a week and teach you all the tricks. The highlight of the 5-day circus workshop is the gala performance on Friday afternoon, in which the young artists can present their secret talents to an enthusiastic audience. Join in and experience an unforgettable circus week!

The video below shows you what you will experience during the circus week.

Additional benefits
Every child who takes part in the circus can use the mini-golf course in Bettmeralp free of charge for 8 days, row a rowing boat or pedalo for 1 hour on Lake Bettmersee aenjoy a free hour of tennis on the outdoor tennis court of Bettmeralp.

Times
- Children 5 - 6 years: 09:30 h - 13:00 h (Monday - Friday)
- Children 7 - 16 years: 09:30 h - 15:30 h (Monday - Thursday), 09:30 h - 13:00 h (Friday)

Dates: July/August: Monday-Friday
Meeting point: 9:00 h at the Bachtla sports centre, Bettmeralp
Guide: qualified circus instructors from the Marotte circus school
Number of participants: min. 10 children
Requirements: no previous knowledge needed
Equipment: Please arrive in gym clothes and equipment shoes and bring something to drink and a lunch for the lunch break.
Registration: Aletsch Arena AG | +41 27 978 58 58 | info@aletscharena.ch

Programme 

  • Monday to Friday: Training in acrobatics, ball and roller balancing, juggling, trapeze, aerial silks  
  • Friday: Gala performance – present the tricks and routines you have learned to your family and colleagues  

GALA PERFORMANCE: 25 July | 1 August 2025 at 17:00 h
Admission free - a collection is taken
Organizer
Zirkusschule Marotte
Contact details
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
3983 Mörel-Filet
Phone: +41 27 928 58 58

aletscharena.ch
The Marotte Circus School is the organiser and declines all liability for accidents that occur during, before or after the circus training. Accident and liability insurance is the responsibility of the circus participants or their legal representatives (parents). The division into juggling, balancing, floor and aerial acrobatics is decided on the first day between trainers and children, depending on the age, group composition and knowledge of the other participants.

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Location

Sportzentrum Bachtla
3992 Bettmeralp
Schweiz

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