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The American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The American Circus Educators Association (ACE) is a branch of AYCO.

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Our MISSION

Our mission is to promote the participation of youth in circus arts and support circus educators.

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AYCOfest / edcon

On alternating years, AYCO/ACE organizes the American Youth Circus Festival and Educators Conference across the nation.

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ACE SAfety Network

The ACE Safety Program is a consultation process with industry experts to help your program or school better manage the inherent risks associated with circus arts.

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 Red Nose ($20.26): personalized thank you note from our circus team; limited edition sticker; and your name listed on website’s friends of AYCO/ACE page
ï‚· Admit One ($50.00): all Red Nose benefits, plus: larger name listing on website; and special mention in the newsletter
ï‚· Performers Circle ($100.00): all Admit One benefits, plus: larger / higher listed name on website; and digital AYCO/ACE supporter badge
ï‚· Big Top Champion ($250.00): all Performers Circle benefits, plus: featured name/logo on website; quarterly virtual networking event; and invitation to networking event at AYCOfest
 Director’s Circle ($500.00): all Big Top Champion’s benefits, plus: premium recognition in all printed and online materials, name logo listed on AYCO Festival Program and bonus swag; mention at AYCO Fest; and invitation to virtual roundtable to discuss future of AYCO/ACE.

END OF THE YEAR FUND RAISER

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We were so excited about the 2025 October Regional AYCOfest that we decided to organize a National AYCOfest in 2026!! Do you have a circus school or summer camp facility that can house 200 to 500 participants? Do you want to host a 3 day event, bringing coaches and youth together for an unforgettable weekend of learning, performing, and building lifelong connections?  

If this is you please contact jacobdweinstein2154@gmail.com

Call for a 2026 AYCofest host

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Logos of five different entertainment and circus organizations: Midnight Circus in the Parks, Bindlestiff Family Circus, Misfit Aerial, Show Circus Studio, and aerial dragons Studios, under a header titled Silver Members.