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Charlotte Caruthers, right, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, teaches young girls how to use their baton during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Charlotte Caruthers, right, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, teaches young girls how to use their baton during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Charlotte Caruthers, left, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, teaches young girls like Lyla Ditusa, 3, right, how to balance their baton on their head during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Charlotte Caruthers, left, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, teaches young girls like Lyla Ditusa, 3, right, how to balance their baton on their head during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Lulani Grigler, 6, tosses her baton in the air during a beginners twirling class as about 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Lulani Grigler, 6, tosses her baton in the air during a beginners twirling class as about 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Yarieliz Hayes, center, kicks up her heels during a beginners baton class. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Yarieliz Hayes, center, kicks up her heels during a beginners baton class. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Lulani Grigler, 6, left, gets some help with her baton skills from Charlotte Caruthers, right, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, while teaching young girls baton control during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Lulani Grigler, 6, left, gets some help with her baton skills from Charlotte Caruthers, right, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, while teaching young girls baton control during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Charlotte Caruthers, top left, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, teaches young girls how to use their baton during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Charlotte Caruthers, top left, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, teaches young girls how to use their baton during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Yarieliz Hayes, center, sways back and forth with other baton twirlers during a beginners baton class. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Yarieliz Hayes, center, sways back and forth with other baton twirlers during a beginners baton class. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Charlotte Caruthers, left, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, teaches young girls how to use their baton during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Charlotte Caruthers, left, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, teaches young girls how to use their baton during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Art Teacher Staci Moore helps Kennedy Harris, 7, right, with her pirate ship project during Pirate Week. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Art Teacher Staci Moore helps Kennedy Harris, 7, right, with her pirate ship project during Pirate Week. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Art Teacher Staci Moore helps Everly Thompson, 8, left, with her pirate ship project during Pirate Week. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Art Teacher Staci Moore helps Everly Thompson, 8, left, with her pirate ship project during Pirate Week. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Demi Gomez, 3, balances her baton on her head as about 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Demi Gomez, 3, balances her baton on her head as about 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Charlotte Caruthers, left, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, claps while teaching Lyla Ditusa, 3, right, how to balance their baton on their head during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Charlotte Caruthers, left, owner of the Florida Twirling Academy, claps while teaching Lyla Ditusa, 3, right, how to balance their baton on their head during a beginners class Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Harper Hoyte, 5, tosses her baton in the air Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Harper Hoyte, 5, tosses her baton in the air Wednesday. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Birthday girl Salome Heredia, 7, balances her baton on her head. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Birthday girl Salome Heredia, 7, balances her baton on her head. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Layla DiTusa, 3, touches Salome Heredia’s birthday crown Wednesday. Heredia turned seven. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Layla DiTusa, 3, touches Salome Heredia’s birthday crown Wednesday. Heredia turned seven. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
Kennedy Harris, 7, glues her mast to her pirate ship project during Pirate Week. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Kennedy Harris, 7, glues her mast to her pirate ship project during Pirate Week. About 35 girls, between the ages of 3-12, took part in the Florida Twirling Academy summer camp Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 in Ocala, FL. The all girls camp features baton twirling lessons, art class, indoor play time and snack time. The camp still has openings and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $165 a week and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $80 a week. The camp runs through August 9th. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2024
Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner
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