Circus Juventas

From Dreamers to Leaders - YOU make this possible!

Every year on Give to the Max Day, Minnesotans step up to support the causes that make our state extraordinary. At Circus Juventas, extraordinary starts right here — where young people don’t just learn circus arts, they learn the skills that last a lifetime.

In our training spaces, students discover what it means to trust others, to get back up after a fall, and to push past fear with courage and determination. These lessons build more than strong performers — they build resilient, confident leaders ready to take on whatever comes next.

Double Your Impact!

Circus Juventas Board Member and Development Committee Chair Athena Adkins has generously offered a $5,000 challenge gift to help us reach our $10,000 Give to the Max Day goal!

Every gift made from November 1 through Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 19, will be matched dollar for dollar until the $5,000 challenge is met! That means your generosity can go twice as far in supporting the Circus Juventas community and helping young people discover what’s possible.

Get a glimpse of just how powerfully your support shapes lives. Watch this short video about a CJ alum who shares how Circus Juventas helped guide their journey.

Support Circus Juventas Youth this Give to the Max Day!

Give to the Max to support the transformative programs that help Minnesota’s youth rise, lead, and thrive.

Thank you for raising your hand to make a difference for the 1,000+ young people who find their place, their confidence, and their community under the Circus Juventas Big Top.