4th Annual Summer Baton Adventure August 5 11, 2018! We are very excited to once again offer our Baton Training Camp in beautiful Orillia, Ontario, Canada. This year we will be on the shores of Lake Couchiching, at an existing YMCA Camp Geneva Park, which offers 150 acres of beautiful landscape that simply takes your breath away. It s a week that embraces all that overnight camp offers, along with exceptional baton twirling training. We can t wait to welcome baton twirlers of all skill level from across Canada and the United States to this unique learning experience. The day will offer classes from all organizations, taught by some of the creative best! Between classes students will be able to choose from a variety of things to do. Whether it s crafting, canoeing, dancing, yoga by the lake or practicing the variety show for the finale night, all fun activities will create wonderful memories. Training with our very accomplished staff will be motivating for all twirlers. Our goal will be to make sure everyone goes home accomplishing what they came to do. Living the wonderful Muskoka experience. it s certain to be a week to remember! While children are at camp, parents can enjoy the peace of mind knowing that their children are being cared for in a creative and supporting environment. Our staff provides superior coaching and at the same time are wonderful role models for our baton twirlers. Baton Camp Muskoka will enrich each camper s life. The week will broaden their baton family, and provide wonderful memories to be associated with the sport they love. To ensure parents and students comfort, Camp Muskoka utilizes the YMCA camp instructors, along with our Recreational Coordinator, and coaches, for ongoing supervision. Students will be well cared for by eating in a spotless dining room with choices for all eating preferences. There is a tuck shop on the premises for a snack so there is no need to bring a week s worth of food in your bag! There are beverage stations throughout camp that are included in your fee, to ensure that all students are well hydrated throughout the day! Training will be exceptional for all levels. Registration forms request information about the campers favorite competitive routines, and their strengths and weaknesses, so that classes can be organized to meet our campers goals. Specialized Training will be offered throughout the week through private lessons. Baton Camp Muskoka guarantees to STRETCH EVERYONE S POTENTIAL! Location: Directors: YMCA GENEVA PARK 6604 Rama Road, Orillia, ON L3V 0S7 Kim Genton kimgenton@gmail.com Amy Kalin amy.genton@gmail.com Sun. Aug. 5 th Check in after 3:30pm Sat. Aug. 11 th Check out 12:00pm after lunch Cost: $895 + HST CAD currency (if deposit received prior to Feb. 1 st ) YMCA Camp website: ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca Structured baton instruction Fire baton Yoga by the lake Bonfires Swimming Acro Musical Theater Arts and crafts Variety show Nightly volleyball games against the coaches And more! All activities are on site, supervised by YMCA counselors that have First Aid with CPR level C and National Lifeguard Service training.
Skill Level: Any Age: minimum age to attend is 8 years old at time of camp Cost and Registration: $250 non-refundable deposit due upon registration $895 + HST (13%) if deposit is made prior to or on February 1, 2018 $950 + HST (13%) if deposit is made after February 1, 2018 There are only 40 spots available at the camp. To hold a spot we ask for a non-refundable $250 deposit by February 1, 2018. If received by February 1 st, you are guaranteed a spot, and a savings of $55! Registrations will be taken until July 8, 2018 or until camp is full. Payments can be made by E-transfer to turnersusan1952@gmail.com Canadian Registrations are to be sent to: Kim Genton 100 Burloak Drive Burlington, Ontario Unit 2301 L7L 6P6 U.S. Registration are to be sent to: Kim Genton 28 South Wynstone Drive North Barrington, Illinois USA 60010 Transportation: From/To Toronto Pearson Airport -$TBD Please request on registration form the time your flight lands and your wish to be picked up. We are renting a bus and all participants outside of Ontario will be picked up in the afternoon at a designated spot at the airport. This has worked very well in the past. Once registration is received, and we have all details of your flight, we will compile a bus list. We will send out the list of people on the bus, and the phone number of the person you will be looking for at the airport. SEE YOU THERE!
Camp Muskoka welcomes well known club director Jen Olson to the staff this year as our Recreational Coordinator. Jen will have a variety of tasks assigned to her throughout the week. She will greet everyone at registration, coordinate all non-baton activities with the YMCA staff throughout the day, and be responsible for our nighttime entertainment throughout the week. Jen will be everybody s mom away from home! An elementary teacher, plus a great Baton coach, this job suits Jen well! Jackie is the current World Baton Twirling Federation Judges Representative and is a comprehensive veteran of our sport. Her experience is multifaceted which makes her uniquely qualified to assist students in all aspects of the sport. Jackie Stewart is the real deal! Coach of many champions, her enthusiasm for the sport begins with the recreational athlete and continues straight through to the elite level. Jackie s coaching, judging and leadership record speaks for itself. Her determination to motivate each athlete to learn, and be their best at all skill levels, is what gets results. Jackie s knowledge and vision of the sport of baton twirling makes her a mentor to all who cross her path. Sheri Carter is simply a pleasure to work with. Her experience as an educator, and positive approach to training, adds real value to the Baton Muskoka twirling experience. Sheri coaches her high schools competitive Tennis team and has been the judge chosen to represent the United States at the WBTF World Baton Championship year after year. Coaching and Evaluating is something that Sheri does every day. These skills and experience coupled with her own accomplished baton career, make Sheri a wonderful addition to the Baton Muskoka Coaching Staff. Sheri s particular interest is multiple batons. Owner of Harmony, a baton and dance studio, Amy Genton brings her love of dance and baton to Baton Muskoka. Trillium Cup Winner and a member of Canada s World Team competing at WBTF Worlds three times, Baton Muskoka welcomes her talents. Amy held the prestigious position of Feature Twirler at Florida State University, and is well known for her performance ability. Amy s interest in blending baton and dance makes her an excellent coach for our musical events.
Michael Harris loves to coach, and Baton Muskoka loves to have him. His fresh approach to creative learning makes Michael s classes a favorite. Being a world athlete, representing U.S.A., Michael s past experience as an athlete serves him well coaching all events. Michael s passion for the sport of baton serves as a strong motivating force during the program. He approaches learning as a privilege which creates an excitement to his classes. Michael is a pleasure to learn from and a delight to have on staff. It s a pleasure to learn from this Baton and Dance Studio owner, multiple Grand National Champion and Canadian World team member. Jenna brings all her talents and enthusiasm for teaching to camp. An extraordinary young woman, she will be such a pleasure for the camp athletes as they will all enjoy her creative teaching! Karrissa has competed in both USTA/WBTF and NBTA from a young age. She was fortunate enough to represent the USA in both organizations. She also holds World and National titles including Solo, Freestyle, Two Baton, Three Baton, Strut, Pairs, Duet, and Artistic Twirl. She gained a ton of experience in the Miss Majorette event competing over the years, earning Teenage Miss Majorette of America and College Miss Majorette of America towards the end of her NBTA Twirling career. Lani is a graduate of the dance program from Columbia University. Her creative mind embraces all genres, with her specialty being Hip Hop. Lani will be offering classes on flexibility training, leaps, turns, jumps and spins all favorites in the sport of baton twirling.
Sanctioned by CBTF #ON-18-3004 Name Age at camp Address Home Phone Number Guardian s Name/s Relationship to Camper Phone Number to call in case of an emergency Doctor s Name and Phone Number OHIP Number List any Allergies Food Preference: regular, gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan Bed Preference: In each room there is a double and single bed and room for a cot. Minimum two to a room, with four maximum. Please circle your preference: ( single or double ) If you choose a double bed you will share a bed with another person. If you have a person you would like to share with list their name here:. If there are three or four people wishing to be in the same room please list their names under Room Information below, and make sure everyone attending provides the same information. Each room has a washroom and shower. Children 10 and will have supervision in their room. Baton Muskoka understands the importance of staying together. All requests will try to be met. Room Information/Requests Baton Organization/s you belong to Coach s Name/s What is your favorite routine to do? What would you like to work on at camp?
Payment Schedule Boarding, not incl. HST (with deposit recived by Feb 1 st 2018) $895.00 (Includes 5 nights shared accomodation, linen, towels, 3 meals a day, open snacks and drinks, four hours of baton instruction a day, unlimited other supervised activities all on-site) + HST (13%) $116.35 Boarding, not incl. HST (with deposit recived after Feb 1 st 2018) $950.00 (Includes 5 nights shared accomodation, linen, towels, 3 meals a day, open snacks and drinks, four hours of baton instruction a day, unlimited other supervised activities all on-site) + HST (13%) $123.50 Private Lesson $60.00/hour X (# of lessons) = $ Please state the coaches you would like to have your privates with and what material you would like to work on. Add Camp t-shirt? *Yes No (if Yes add $25.00) $ *Youth or Adult: XS S M Lg XL (circle Youth/Adult and size) Total Payment Required $ Less: Mandatory Deposit with Registration $250.00 Final Payment (Send E-transfer by June 15 th ) $ Payments can be made by E-transfer to turnersusan1952@gmail.com A completed waiver form MUST accompany your registration for it to be considered complete. Once registered we will send you a confirmation of private lesson requests, rooming assignments and some other frequently asked questions about life in Muskoka. For information or help, please send email to kimgenton@gmail.com.
Baton Camp Muskoka Waiver I am aware and understand that there are a number of inherent risks involved in my participation in this camp and its affiliated activities and they are beyond the control of the camp organizers, Kim Genton and Amy Kalin and the coaches and staff working at Baton Camp Muskoka, the YMCA Camp Geneva Park, the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation, the Ontario Baton Twirling Association and any other person, corporation or organization associated with the operation of this event. I further agree that I am assuming personal responsibility for any costs as well as any loss, damage, injury or ambulance service resulting from or in connection with such participation at camp. I have read and understand this Waiver. Print Name Date: (Parent/Guardian if Member under 18 yrs.) Signature Date: (Parent/Guardian if Member under 18 yrs.) Print Name of Camper: Club Affiliation: