Upon completion of the training program our clowns are able to:

- Understand the history, theory and art of traditional clowning
- Understand the importance of clown character development
- Understand the techniques of making anxious children and parents feel at ease
- Understand how to enter a hospital unit in a non-intimidating, and non-threatening manner
- Discover and express the child/clown within
- Understand and be comfortable with play activities, thereby reducing adult inhibitions regarding play and laughter
- Begin to understand needs of children and families, adults, and seniors during hospitalisation and illness
- Understand general procedures in hospital, including the infection control policies
- Understand the difference between a Caring Clown and a Traditional Clown

Costuming

Edmonton Caring Clowns provide costumes with a refundable deposit upon return. The costume includes  costume, makeup and wig.

Consistency

We maintain a core group of Caring Clowns who make a firm commitment of time and effort to continuing care facilities.

Relationships

We build relationships with patients and visitors with a consistency of quality and commitment sensitive to staff and health care facility needs.

We build strong relationships with fellow Caring Clowns for continuing support and professional development.