Since 1996 we have trained clowns from total beginners to seasoned pros in every part of the art of funny business, in a non-competitive and non-political atmosphere. We are the premier clown arts school for adults in America.

Adults 17 and older. We have programs for folks who have never put on make-up before, and longtime clowns come to learn new skills and recharge their batteries.

Every staff member has worked as a professional clown, with backgrounds in street performing, fairs, parties, stage, circus, mime, and magic. Meet the instructors.

A one on one, 30 minute call before camp with founder Tricia Manuel (Pricilla Mooseburger). She answers your questions and builds a plan for your course and workshops. A sign up link goes out in the spring.

A course is a focused morning intensive (about 9 hours over the week) with the same small group and instructor. Workshops are hour long afternoon classes you can pick and choose. See all classes.

A PDF packed with articles, worksheets, and more, collected over 25+ years of camp. It arrives by email so you can start learning before camp begins.

A make it and take it space. Build a kazoo horn for the clown band, a prop for your gag, or a walk around prop to take home. Staff are there to help, and a small materials fee applies.

Camp ends with a free public show starring you and your fellow campers. You rehearse daily with a coach, and backdrops, sound, scripts, props, and specialty costumes are all provided. Alumni say it is the highlight of the week!

Camp is held at a facility designed for disabled adults, so the modern, air conditioned cabins are all on one level and fully accessible. Rooms are shared by two, each cabin has two large bathrooms, and a limited number of single rooms are available.

Pay in full, or register with a deposit and we split the balance into monthly payments through May 1st. After May, registration is paid in full. See registration.

Fly into Minneapolis by noon on camp day and ride the Moose Camp shuttle bus. If you need to arrive early, stay at our discounted Early Bird Hotel and the shuttle will pick you up there.

Yes! Each year we award the Claudia Nilson Memorial Scholarship. Learn more and apply.