“Jelly Bean,” “Selfie,” ”Gracie,” and “Flora.” At a time when individuals posing as scary clowns has generated all the headlines, isn’t it refreshing to know that four individuals completed a two-day 16-hour class on how to become a caring clown. The course was sponsored by and presented by Caring Clowns International. Included in the class … Continue reading Four Individuals Graduate From Clown School →

In February of 1999, Don “Scooter” Hill was invited to travel and clown in Vietnam with a humanitarian group to visit several orphanages. To his knowledge, this was the first time the concept of clowning in Vietnam would be introduced. It was at a Hanoi orphanage where he held a 6 year-old deaf, mute, sight-impaired, … Continue reading Clowning Spotlight: Scooter – 23 Years of Bringing Smiles to Children →

There’s been so much in the news about individuals posing as clowns. We need a greater focus on all the great work being done by real clowns. As the clown community knows, “Real clowns care, not scare.” We hope clowns will continue to be appreciated for connecting with others in the spirit of fun, compassion, … Continue reading Real Clowns Care…Not Scare Video →