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Trenton Circus Squad comes to NJ PBS!

Now streaming

State of the Arts is an Emmy Award-winning series that showcases creative individuals and performances in New Jersey.

About us

Trenton Circus Squad is a non-profit organization offering FREE workshops and after-school programs for youth ages 6-18

Participants practice physical skills that improve health and well-being, learn life skills that help them achieve, and build trust with others.

Trenton Circus Squad taps into the wonder and tradition of circus to build on the extraordinary potential for youth to transform themselves and people around them when they have confidence in their own value.

Our programs

FREE to all participants in Trenton and beyond

Workshops (ages 6-11) are held Mon-Wed, and facilitated by TCS coaches and Squad members. Parents are welcome to stay! Register for workshops here.

TCS After School / Squad (ages 12-18) is held Mon-Fri, where participants learn circus arts skills, safety, community engagement, and create performance pieces. Register for after-school here.

Girl jumping rope
Girl on swing
Girl on silks
Girl on ring

TCS goes to great lengths, or should I say death-defying heights, to empower kids to think big about what’s possible within their own lives.

Doug Eagles

Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth

Squad member and girl at workshop

Featured videos

Want to learn more about TCS? Hear directly from the Squad, parents, and the TCS community.

Girl on stilts

TCS is spectacular and provides a space for defiant joy. That’s what all of our families and children need and deserve.

Rob Connor

Head of School, Christina Seix Academy

Squad members waving