Salida Circus Outreach Foundation

SCOF's Environment: Salida and Buena Vista are rural towns with an estimated 11% of families living under poverty level. The percentage of juveniles living in poverty is 9-16.3%. SCOF participants come from all sectors of the Chaffee County community schools, social services programs, church youth groups. 85% of SCOF participants are considered at-risk youth and/or come from low-income families.

Testimonials

From Brian Beaulieu, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaffee County: "I write today to express my enthusiastic support for the Salida Circus Few programs are as welcomed and cherished by our members, staff, board, and volunteers. In the past two years alone Salida Circus has worked with more than 125 of our members, inspiring them to challenge themselves and work as a team. ....Salida Circus instructors are professionals who get results...I also appreciate the Salida Circus strong financial management.....Please contact me if you would like to know more about the wonderful Salida Circus program and how it has positively impacted our Club kids." Brian Beaulieu, director@bgcchaffee.org or 719-539-9500

The Salida Circus came to Edith Teter Elementary school in Fairplay and performed their show,"Spooky Circus." The show was very engaging for both students and parents. Many of the students had the opportunity to get up on stage and be part of the show. The performance was a great alternative to our traditional classroom parties. I would highly recommend the Salida Circus to any school looking for a fun, interactive performance! Kim Green Creative Arts Teacher, Edith Teter Elementary Fairplay, Colorado
The Salida Circus entertained kids and parents at the John Tomay Memorial Library. Using the children in the audience as members in the circus was ingenious, adorable and fun! I would love to have the circus return to my community. Stephanie Mellon, Program Coordinator Clear Creek Library District
Thank you so much for coming all the way to Collbran for my group of kiddos! We were so lucky to have Paprika and Steve impress and stun the crowd! Thank you thank you!! Amanda Sheley; Collbran Library Branch M
Salida Circus was a huge hit for our summer reading program!! Kids and adults of all ages had a blast with all the audience participation and circus fun. I will definitely be scheduling Salida Circus again! Rebecca Steenburg, Alamosa Childrens Librarian
The Salida Circus might be a small crew, but they're big on fun! I am pleased to say we chose the Salida Circus to kick-off the City of Thornton's 2014 Funtaztikidz Program as their energy, antics, and professionalism are indicative of the kind of entertainment we seek to offer. As audience members trickled in, Jennifer Dempsey interacted with them until the official start of the show, which was extremely helpful for setting the mood and getting the program started. A total of 136 children and their caretakers attended the Scarlet Sisters Lost Circus performance, which the Salida Circus crew handled effortlessly.
Ellen Piangerelli
City of Thornton
Arts and Volunteer Coordinator

You guys were great!! It was the best street party I've ever been to! It was awesome!
Pony Anistine, Central Colorado Foodshed Alliance Shedfest 2013 director

Thank you for the wonderful presentation for the children (and their parents) at the Berthoud Library (Wednesday August 7th)...Of course it carried forward the theme of "Dig into Reading", but in such a delightful, totally interactive manner. The children were completely captivated and their parents were all smiles. To be able to have all the children, (from 2-12) so thoroughly engaged and so willing to participate was a joy to see. You certainly understand that children learn and enjoy learning best when they are actively engaged in the process. You are all delightful, talented and right on target when it comes to bringing joy, fun, laughter AND learning to children. Thank you again.
Lorna Greene Berthoud Library Volunteer Ass't for Summer Reading Program

Salida Circus was a great addition to our summer programs. In the words of one of our patrons, "It was wonderfully fantastic. Every child participated, the performers were so enthusiastic, it was terrific. This program is a repeater because every kid will enjoy it.
Alison McCombe Patron Experience Supervisor - Wheat Ridge Library

Thank you for contribution to the success of the 103rd Arapahoe County Fair. Your performance was wonderful and a real treat for our audience. Your kindness and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Jim Abendschan, Fairgrounds Site Manager, Arapahoe County Fair

Kids rushing from the parking lot holding their parents' hands stopped dead in their tracks with their eyes getting larger and larger as they were greeted by Salida Circus...