Bioporos Circus Camp
Bioporos Circus Camp offers introductory and beginner circus arts workshops on the island of Corfu, Greece, at the Bioporos organic farm. Open to all ages, the activities include juggling, hula-hooping, slacklining, poi, clowning, and acrobatics. Led by experienced educator Jill Maglio, these sessions emphasize play, creativity, physical expression, and an inclusive approach to circus arts.
Bioporos Circus Camp – Discover the circus arts in Corfu
Located on the island of Corfu, Greece, the Bioporos Circus Camp is an introductory and discovery program for circus arts, held at Bioporos, an organic farm near Lake Korissio. In a natural setting, this activity offers children , teenagers , and adults the opportunity to discover various circus disciplines through a fun, creative, and accessible approach.
A diverse practice of circus arts
The program offers an introduction to several complementary disciplines: juggling , hula-hoop , poi manipulation, slacklining , clowning , and acrobalancing . These activities require coordination, balance, concentration, body awareness, and creativity.
The sessions offer participants the opportunity to explore new forms of movement, develop their motor skills, and discover circus arts in a friendly atmosphere. The diversity of disciplines allows everyone to experiment with different practices according to their desires and abilities.
Experienced and inclusive management
The workshops are led by Jill Maglio , an occupational therapist and educator with over fifteen years of experience teaching circus arts to diverse audiences.
Her background includes supporting individuals with learning differences, specific needs, or facing social challenges. This experience contributes to a pedagogical approach that is attentive to the diversity of participants, promoting accessibility , participation , and individual expression .
A place for practice in the heart of nature
The Circus Camp takes place at Bioporos , an organic farm that also offers activities and tourist accommodation. Located in a natural setting on the island of Corfu, the site provides a unique environment for discovering circus arts outside of traditional training structures.
Families can accompany their children and enjoy the farm's facilities, including its restaurant, during the activities.
Organization and methods of participation
Organization and methods of participation
The program is presented in the form of circus practice sessions lasting between one and three hours .
- Opening hours : Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. , subject to the current schedule.
- Public : activities open to all ages.
- Booking : as the number of places is limited, advance booking is required.
Bioporos Circus Camp is primarily aimed at people wishing to discover circus arts in a leisure setting, families looking for an artistic and physical activity, and participants interested in an inclusive approach to movement and creativity.
This initiative offers an original way to discover circus practices in Greece, combining artistic expression , physical activity , conviviality and a natural environment .
