The circus has come to town for a group of students in Saskatoon.

North Park Wilson School became the big top for 110 students from six different public schools this week. Students from ages nine to 14 attended a week-long spring break Circus Arts camp.

Social circus is a movement that uses circus arts to nurture self-esteem and trust among youth and provides an outlet for creative expression and a sense of accomplishment in overcoming challenges.

"The kids have a great time [and] learn skills that less than one per cent of the population have and come to realize that they have the ability to excel in an area that they never would have considered," Circus camp director Bob Palmer explained.

The students learn special skills from a qualified team of circus arts professionals. The skills include how to juggle, walk a tight wire, use stilts and ride a unicycle.

This is the seventh year for the camp in the Saskatoon public school system. It is supported by sponsorships from Canadian Tire Jumpstart, the Saskatchewan Arts Board and the Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation.