How to Attend a Baton-Twirling Camp
As in any other popular sport or athletic specialty, baton-twirling camps are offered by schools, clubs and the various twirling associations. In addition to offering all levels of instruction, training and competition, the camps are a great way of making new friends and lifelong memories.
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Things You'll Need
- Cleaning solution
- First-aid kit
- Ball and tip covers
- Practice outfits
- Shoes
- Baton case
- Rosin or chalk
Instructions
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Attend a Baton-Twirling Camp
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Decide what it is you most wish to get out of camp, whether it's better stretching and warm-up steps, a new routine or new friends. Chart your progress to your goals during the camp and review your achievements at the end of your stay.
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Consult a twirling magazine or ask your team coach to get an idea of the different kinds of camps you could attend. The summer months are the biggest time of year for camps, and the Baton Twirling Network has a good example of a summer camp at its website (see Resources below).
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Budget the money for camp if you cannot make a single payment. Decide whether it is better to go individually or with a group from school or a club, as the latter options may offer group discounts or other incentives. With a certain number of school or club attendees, a coach can sometimes attend at no cost.
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Remember to bring enough practice outfits in addition to your regular uniform or costume. Several pairs or shoes would be a good idea, too, and don't forget the basics, like your baton case, ball or tip covers, cleaning solution, rosin or chalk hand coverings and a small first-aid kit.
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Stay loose and try to drop your competitive attitude. Camps are a time for learning, sharing and cooperation. Even the events that are staged are less competitive and more educational in nature. You are there to learn, make friends and enjoy yourself, not to prove anything or "beat" anyone.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep a journal of your stay at camp. Write down new dance moves, exercise tips, twirling tricks and costume and uniform ideas, as well as names, addresses and phone numbers of new friends and mentors.
Check with a recognized twirling association if the camp you are considering is not affiliated with any group you know or doesn't have recognized twirlers leading it.
Stick to the payment schedule for the camp if you are not paying the fee in one payment. You could end up forfeiting partial fees if you are not careful.
