Events
Summer Camp Information
DATES:
AYOP Nationals July 24-27, 2023 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, In
Nationals Camp/Training July
4-day : June 26-June 29
6-day : June 26-July 1
LOCATION:
SALVATION ARMY
Gym and dance room
El Cajon
TIME:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00-4:00pm
WEDNESDAY
8:00am- 2pm, performance call time is 3:00
Thursday-Saturday
9:00-4:00pm
Saturday location TBD
VERY IMPORTANT WEDNESDAY WE WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE FAIR AT 4:00PM call time will be 3:00pm. We can carpool from camp and start at 8:00am on Wednesday!
Cost: $400 6 days per twirler (sibling discount $100.00 off, this only applies for the 6-day)
$320 for Monday-Thursday Only
DAY cost: $80.00 per day
IF you register/pay by May 15, 2023 you can receive $25 off 6-day or $15 off 4-day!
Payment can be venmo @cat-watters, cash or check.
WHAT WILL WE DO DURING CAMP?
Beyond working on the basics of baton twirling, we will work on our dance technique, teamwork, and performance skills. ALSO INCLUDING NATIONALS PREP!
For our new twirlers, our program schedule is as follows:
9-9:30 – stretching and warm up
9:30-10:15 – dance technique
10:15-10:30 – games
10:30-10:45 – break
10:45-12:00 – baton basics
12:00-12:45 lunch + “free time”
12:45 – 1:00 – games
1:00-2:00 – State Fair routine/rehearsal
2:00-2:15 – games
2:15-2:30 – break
2:30-3:15 – ribbon / 2-baton / partner tricks (Thursday we leave for the State Fair)
3:15-3:45 – “free time” – time to work on tricks and get additional help
3:45-4:00 – “favorite trick” show-and-tell
4:00 dismissal
For our competitive twirlers, tentative schedule as follows:
9-9:30 – stretching and warm up
9:30-10:00 – strengthening
10:00-10:30 – dance technique
10:30-11:00 – interview practice
11:00-12:00 – x-strut practice
12:00-12:45 lunch + “free time”
12:45 – 1:00 – games
1:00-2:00 – solo practice
2:00-2:15 – trick practice
2:15-2:30 – break
2:30-3:15 – 2 baton or additional trick practice (wednesday we leave for the State Fair)
3:15-3:45 – modeling and rhythmic
3:45-4:00- reflection and wrap up
Should I sign up for four or six days?
That is entirely up to you! If you’re one of our competitive students, we highly recommend our 6 day camp to get the most out of your practice time.
What if I want to participate in camp, but I don’t want to perform at the fair?
If you don’t want to perform because you are nervous, don’t worry! We will be right with you and we won’t ask you to perform anything you can’t do!
If you still don’t want to perform, no problem. We understand. You can still participate in camp, learn the material, and either join us to watch and be our biggest cheerleader, or your parents can pick you up on Thursday before we leave for the fair.
Please let me know if you have any questions!!
Thursday Night Class
August 10, 17, 24, & 31st
(cash or venmo only)
Cost $120, plus 50.00 for team dues