Baton Twirling Lessons '26

Hello Everyone,baton

First of all, I know this is a last minute crunch. My apologies, I've been out and quite sick for a while. Sunny still wanted to go for it with this activity and I'm so happy to support it, time crunch and all! We've got this! :) Please just know that the sign up process needs to happen this week (by Friday 7/3). Thanks for your understanding! ~RC

Sunny Martinson is back with another fun baton twirling class! She is offering level 1 for new twirlers and level 2 for returning twirlers (who she taught last summer).

Would your kids like to learn how to twirl a baton (or learn more)?
We are going to do a one week class for kids, again!

Kids who participate will have the *option* to join the Labor Day Parade in Post Mills, marching and twirling with Sunny!

There will be a couple of practice days later in the summer to prepare for the parade. Tentative parade practice days will be: Aug 22-23 (times tbd).

Baton twirling is a fun activity that develops coordination and teamwork! Once you learn some techniques, you can spend the rest of the summer practicing your new tricks outside!

Details:

Ages: going into 2nd grade - going into 8th grade

Baton Measurement Dates: Get measured by Sunny at Latham Library (in Thetford, VT) on Thurs, July 2 between 6-7pm. Or measure at home today (see directions below), and email it to her stat. sunny.martinson@gmail.com
Class Dates: July 13-17
Parade Practice Dates: Tentatively Aug. 22-23 (time tbd)
Parade Date: Labor Day Sept. 7th, '26

Level 1: new to baton twirling (please see baton measuring/ordering details below)
Level 1 time: 10-10:45am

Level 2: returning from last summer's class with Sunny (please bring your baton)
Level 2 time: 10:45-11:15am

Location: TES Gym (Thetford Elementary School)

Shirts: All participants will get a shirt. They'll be new this year so everyone needs to order a shirt size. Cost is included in the sign-up. Please see size chart below.

Baton Measuring Info For New Kids:
Each new (level 1) participant will need to be measured by Sunny before batons are purchased (returning kids do not need to get new batons).
Alternatively, you can do the measuring at home and email Sunny with the measurements (stat). We will be purchasing batons and you will get to keep your baton. The cost of a baton is included in the sign-up fee. Return kids should bring their baton and will not be paying for a new one. Please email details to: sunny.martinson@gmail.com

Sunny will be at Latham Library on Thursday 7/2 from 6pm-7pm to measure new joiners for a new baton. We will order the baton using your sign-up fee $.

If you can't make it to Latham Library, please follow these instructions below and email Sunny with your measurement notes ASAP (by the end of this week 7/3 so batons get here in time). sunny.martinson@gmail.com
When emailing Sunny, please note your child's name as well so we know who the baton is for.

Instructions for "at home" measuring:
The Armpit-to-Finger Method: Measure from high up under the armpit directly to the tip of the longest finger.

If your child would like to learn to twirl:
1) Figure out your child's shirt size based on the chart below (you'll be asked to enter the size at sign up).
2) Sign-up for this activity (payment must be put through in order to show up on the roster).
3) Encourage a friend to sign-up with you (optional, but great to do).
4) Get measured (Level 1's only) on Thursday at Latham Library (6-7pm) OR measure at home and email Sunny with your child's name and measurement stat.


T-Shirt Size Guide - 60% Cotton/40% Polyester
(everyone gets a shirt - different shirt from last year):


size
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Please reach out with any questions.:
~Rachael Cook (she/her)
Thetford Recreation Director
recreation@thetfordvt.gov
https://thetfordvt.myrec.com
802-785-2922 x4

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Baton Twirling Lessons - Level 1 - New Student 
BaTw'26-L1
N/A 2 - 8 MTuWThF  07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Thetford Elementary School - Gym
$40.00 R, $45.00 NR
29 seat(s) available
Level 1: Learn to twirl a baton! No prior experience necessary. Includes baton and t-shirt.
 
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Baton Twirling Lessons - Level 2 - Return Student 
BaTw'26-L2
N/A 2 - 8 MTuWThF  07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Thetford Elementary School - Gym
$10.00 R, $10.00 NR
18 seat(s) available
Level 2: Return to more fun twirling with Sunny! Bring your baton from last summer. Includes t-shirt.
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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