Our story
After 10 beautiful years facilitating Storycamp in Colorado and New Hampshire, Katrina asked Alicia to join the team. Their collaboration kindled a special kind of magic and the project evolved into a dynamic educational initiative merging play-based learning with art and circus for all ages; Circus Curious.
"Circus” goes beyond the spectacle, embodying the beautiful chaos of life’s wonders and challenges. The project integrates many attributes associated with the circus: playfulness, collaboration, strength and embraces a philosophy that welcomes gifts and ideas from a variety of experiences; that sees the whole as greater than the sum of its parts.
"Curious" is about cultivating a sense of wonder in our experiences, the beauty and the heartbreak. Together, "Circus Curious" encapsulates our aspiration to inspire, grow and celebrate, making every moment a learning experience.
Our team
Kat!
Kat has been dancing and weaving stories for as long as she can remember; performing for the rocks and trees as a small child and eventually joining the circus in New York. She has been working with children for more than 20 years, bringing together her love of nature, circus and storytelling into educational therapy, alternative forms of teaching and Storycamp, her first baby.
She graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.A. in Anthropology, focusing on birth and child development across cultures. Come spring of 2025, she will have a master's degree in Education from the University of New Hampshire. Her interest in evolutionary biology, social dynamics, and the relationship between play and learning informs all of her programs. She lives in New Hampshire and travels often, exploring with her family, dancing in trees, and honing her archery skills.
Alicia!
Always a creative at heart, Alicia finds wonder in the moments in between and prides herself on being a professional mess maker. Her 13 years of motherhood has given her countless opportunities to let her imagination and creativity run wild. With a BA in Psychology and a passion for the arts, she has always marveled at the depth at which creative expression can touch one’s soul.
Over the past four years Alicia has found opportunities to share her passion for creating with both children and adults in Maine and New Hampshire. She has worked as a guest teacher for Arts in Reach Program, Kittery Adult Education, Seacoast Art Spot, as well as having her own art on display at the Blue Door Gallery in York Maine. Teaching at Storycamp with Katrina in the summer of 2024 inspired and ignited her passion for this work.
Our Programming
While play is the foundation of our curriculum, our work is seriously considered. Each element we bring into our programming is rooted in our love of the thing, its ability to connect people, and evidence-based research around how it benefits learning and health.
Circus arts are a powerful vehicle for healing, connection, and creative exploration. More than performance, we see circus as a practice of embodiment, trust, and joyful risk-taking—a way to build community while deepening self-awareness. Whether through juggling, acrobatics, or clowning, circus invites us into collaboration, play, and presence. Supported by research in occupational therapy and expressive arts, circus offers tools for personal growth, resilience, and collective transformation.
Puppetry holds a special place in our programming—not just as an art form, but as a tool for expression, empathy, and storytelling. Through puppetry, people explore character and imagination in a safe and playful way. It allows ideas to take shape outside the self, helping folks communicate feelings and perspectives they might not yet have words for. Grounded in both creative tradition and therapeutic contexts, puppetry supports emotional regulation, a deeper understanding of relationship dynamics, and often gives voice to the unheard both within ourselves and in broader social contexts.
Time in nature is at the heart of our work—not just as a setting, but as an active teacher and collaborator. Nature invites wonder, cultivates resilience, and provides endless opportunities for curiosity-driven learning. Whether building shelters, identifying plants, or simply noticing the rhythm of the woods, people develop a deeper connection to the world around them and within themselves. Grounded in research on nature-based education and well-being, time outdoors supports mental health, focus, creativity, and confidence. For us, nature isn’t a backdrop—it’s an essential part of the story we’re telling together.
