Windy City Twirl Camp

Many  of the most memorable experiences for a twirler can come at a twirling camp surrounded by twirling friends that love the sport as much as your child! 

We have put together an All Star Staff to teach your child new tricks, moves and combinations.  And, we'll help students perfect their current tricks, improve spins and illusions.  Our camp has the perfect balance of learning in combination with fun activities! No matter where your twirler is in their twirling career - this camp is perfect for them! 

Starting on our first day, our team will work with you and your child to develop a plan to ensure that your goals are achieved! Then, we give the opportunity for twirlers to keep their personal learning happening throughout our camp! 

All Star Staff: 

We are so excited to welcome this unbelievable staff to the Chicagoland area for the Windy City Twirling Camp!

 

We’re so excited to welcome Ella Earnest to our Windy City Twirling Camp Staff. Ella will be graduating from the University of Missouri with a Bachelors of Science in Health Science in May. She has been a Feature Twirler with Marching Mizzou for the past four years and made Finals for College Solo and Downfield at this past National Baton Twirling Championship! She can’t wait to share her passion for multiple baton and x-strut with twirlers!

Paige Nikodem began her journey in baton twirling at the age of 2, training at her home studio, Julie's Touch of Silver. In 2015, she represented Team USA at the World Baton Twirling Championships in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, where her team won two gold medals. She continued her international success in 2018, once again representing Team USA in Lillehammer, Norway, where they secured another gold medal.

Throughout her competitive career, Paige and her team have earned over 20 national, state, and regional titles. Individually, she has achieved top 20 placements at the national level and earned numerous state and regional titles.

Currently, Paige is a senior at the University of Minnesota, where she proudly serves as one of the university’s three Feature Twirlers. Paige is excited to teach feature tricks and body work to twirlers!

Sydney Nikodem is our next staff member. Sydney’s passion for baton twirling began at the age of 2. I've had the honor of representing Team USA twice, earning gold on the international stage. With over 20 national, regional, and state championships, I’ve had a rewarding career as an advanced soloist and team member. I’ve performed at Disney and Universal Studios and am proud to be a Feature Twirler for the University of Minnesota.

 

 

 

Instructional Schedule:

Friday - 

6:00 - 6:15 - Welcome & Introductions

6:15 - 6:30 - Warm-Ups

6:30 - 7:00 - Feature Tricks

7:00 - 7:20 - Spins

7:20 - 7:30 - Break

7:30 - 7:50 - Illusions 

7:50 - 8:00 - Camp Activity

8:00 - 8:05 - Closing Remarks & Depart

Saturday - 

8:30 - 8:45 - Warm-Ups

8:45 - 9:10 - Vertical Section

9:10 - 9:35 - Horizontal or Flat Section

9:35 - 10:00 - Multiple Baton

10:00 - 10:15 - Break (Snack Provided)

10:15 - 10:30 - Camp Activity

10:30 - 10:50 - Camp Show - Routine

10:50 - 11:15 - Finger Twirls

11:15 - 11:45 - X-Strut & Bodywork

11:45 - 12:15 - Lunch (Provided)

12:15 - 12:40 - Rolls

12:40 - 1:00 - Partner Tricks for Duet & Teams

1:00 - 1:20 - X-Strut

1:20 - 1:45 - Feature Tricks

1:45 - 1:55 - Break

2:00 - 2:15 - Camp Show - Routine

2:15 - 2:30 - Stretch/Cool Down & Closing Remarks

 

Sunday - 

8:30 - 8:45 - Warm-Up

8:45 - 9:05 - Open Practice*

9:05 - 9:30 - Multiple Baton 

9:30 - 9:50 - Contact Material

9:50 - 10:00 - Break (Snack Provided)

10:00 - 10:20 - X-Strut & Bodywork

10:20 - 10:40 - Horizontal/Flat Section

10:40 - 11:00 - Vertical Section

11:00 - 11:20 - Rolls

11:20 - 11:30 - Camp Activity

11:30 - 11:50 - Camp Show - Routine

11:50 - 12:00 - Break

12:00 - 12:30 - Q & A for Camp Staff

12:30 - 1:00 - Friends & Famiily Show

 

Camper Levels & Price

All Star Campers is for baton twirling students attending any or all of the instructional sessions.  All Star Campers will receive a swag bag.  All Star Campers provided healthy snacks, water and lunch on Saturday. All Star Camper fee is $195.  Families can choose to pay $100 deposit now and balance on April 1, 2025 or can pay in full when registering. 

Coach Campers are coaches that would like to attend camp with their students. Coach Campers can attend free of charge if bringing 5 or more students. Coach Campers can attend any or all camps and sessions. Coach Camper fee is $125. Coach Campers will also be able to attend business sessions on: Promoting Your Classes, Student Retention and Parent Relations. Business Session schedule to be announced soon. 

 

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025. 

AGREEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE: I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for  damage for personal injury, illness, or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter  accrue to me, as a result of my, or the identified competitor’s, participation in the Windy City Twirling Camp. 

I assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with  my participation in the Windy City Twirling Camp event. I accept personal responsibility for any liability,  injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with my participation. 

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the event venue, event staff, directors, officers, employees, agents, and  volunteers, from all claims, and the cost of defending any claim I might make, or that might be made  on my behalf, that is in any way connected with or arising out of my participation. 

Participation, and attendance, includes possible exposure to, and illness from, infectious diseases  including but not limited to influenza and COVID-19. While preventative measures and personal  discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness does exist. I acknowledge, voluntarily accept,  and assume all risks related to an injury or illness related to these or other infectious diseases as a  result of my participation. 

The Fine Print... 

Location: TBD

Schedule: 

Friday, May 30 - 5:30 - 6:00 - Check-In

6:00 - 8:00 pm Instructional Time

Saturday, May 31 - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Instructional Time

Sunday, June 1 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm  (Show at 12:30)

*See full schedule above.  Camp staff may change schedule or classes, if needed. 

Classes Offered: 

Leaps & Turns, Strength & Conditioning, Solo, X-Strut, Freestyle, Field Routines, Flag, Show Twirl, Multiple Baton, Duet/Partner Tricks

 Sibling Discount Available:

Sibling discount of 15% available to both siblings living in the same household. Discount must be given as a refund after registration due to a technology limitation of this form. 

Private Lessons:

Private lessons are available with camp  instructors for $65 per hour. Sign-up below for private lessons. Private lessons will be held after scheduled instructional time. 

Ages: 

All campers must be ages 6 and older. 

Packing List:

Campers  should pack, batons (please mark with your name), baton tape, baton shoes, tennis shoes, practice clothes, swimsuits, water bottle, snacks, chargers, notebooks/pens, pajamas, games, medicines, toiletries, money for camp store. 

Transportation: 

Transportation to/from camp and to/from practice facility will be provided by parents/guardian.

Lodging: Coming Soon

Families should book their lodging directly through the hotel.  Camp fees do not include hotel stay. 

Chaperones: 

Camp staff will be on-site and will be available for questions at the  welcome/help desk on Friday from 3 pm - 5:30 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am - 8:15 am & 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Sunday from 7:00 am - 8:15 am.

Awards:

Door Decorating, Hard Worker, Sportsmanship Award, Leadership Award and Teacher's Awards

Refunds:

No refunds after April 1, 2025. 

Questions: 

Please contact Jacinda Miller  at batontwirlingunltd@gmail.com. 

Open Practice*: The open practice session on the schedule provides twirlers with the opportunity to ask any of our staff for assistance in learning a specific trick or for feedback on a trick or combination in their individual routine.