Welcome, Traci!
You'll have the time of your life, and there are folks here who can
help you get started. This is a great resource.
Priscilla Mooseburger has a clown camp each year (and some where
their staff travel to other cities).
www.mooseburger.com
There are others as well, but that is the one I'm familiar with.
Check out the COAI (Clowns of America, International)
www.coai.org
They're an organization to join and get a bi-monthly magazine. They
also can tell you if there is a "Clown Alley" in your area that you can
join. That will give you access to some mentor clowns.
Ashes