My son was a first time camper at Twirl this summer! After seeing the joy on his face when I picked him after his first day at camp, I knew I needed to sign him up for another camp session. He couldn't wait to tell me all about the fun things they did each day at camp.
- Shannon
Check out this video to see why Twirl’s summer camps are so popular for families in Delaware County and Chester County!
Fun, fun, fun, and more fun! Twirl’s summer camps will get your child to forget their handheld devices as they get lost in the magic of dance-related activities. Each camp has its own unique theme and will emphasize different aspects of the performing arts. Camps include themed crafts and will end in a final performance where your rising star has an opportunity to showcase what they’ve been working on throughout the week.
July 6 9am-12pm; July 6 1pm-4pm† (ages 4-11) Super Mario Super Camp- Spend the day running, jumping, dancing, and living in the life-sized video game world of Mario and Luigi! We’re packing a punch in a one-day super camp that will be the highlight of the summer for fans of the world’s most famous digital brothers.$50 per child.*
† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.
August 7 9am-12pm† (ages 8-13) Stranger Things Encounter- For the first time ever Twirl presents a themed camp geared toward the 8 to 13 yr old crowd. We’re pulling out all of the stops to create a one-day encounter that’s captures the mysterious and supernatural happenings of TV’s #1 sci-fi series. There will be dancing to iconic music, an art project, trivia challenge, and an outing to Hawkins where campers will experience thrills beyond the imagination. NOTE: Some of the elements of Twirl’s Stranger Things Encounter may be intense and are intended for those who are comfortable with the situations portrayed in the TV series. $55 per child.*
† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.
June 20-22 9am-12pm; June 20-22 1pm-4pm† (ages 4-11) Zombies 3 – Calling all zoms, poms, werewolves, and aliens for three-days of awesome music, super cool dance moves, amazing crafts, and whacky game shows. Twirl will never be the same after the inhabitants of Seabrook invade our studio! $145 per child.*
† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.
July 11-13 9am-11am† (ages 3.5-5) Dinosaurs! Preschool Camp– Preschool paleontologists will do some dino dancing, dig for bones, and encounter a real live dinosaur (don’t worry, he’s a vegetarian!). It’s a Jurassic dream come true for little dinosaur lovers age 3.5 to 5. $100 per child.*
† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.
July 17-19 9am-12pm† ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND July 17-19 1pm-4pm (ages 4-11) Remy’s Baking Adventure (in partnership with Hippie Chic Cakes)- Welcome to Remy’s bakery where Twirl campers will dance, play, AND come home each day with a beautiful baked good that they decorate themselves. It’s a crazy camp of cupcakes, cookies, and choreography as Twirl partners with Hippie Chic Cakes in this unparalleled summer adventure! For questions about food allergies please email hippiechiccakes@gmail.com $190 per child.*
† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.
August 16-18 9am-12pm; August 16-18 1pm-4pm† (ages 4-10) Cinderella’s Royal Celebration– Princes and Princesses won’t want to be late to the ball as they relive this enchanted fairy tale. Our royal campers will be captivated by this three-day camp where everyone lives happily ever after. $145 per child.*
† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.
June 26-30 9am-12pm; June 26-30 1pm-4pm† (ages 4-11) Pixar Dance and Acro Party!– Get up. Get down. Get inside out and upside down. Campers will experience it all in this incredible dance/acro party of Pixar proportions. Party goers will be vibing with five whole days of dance, acro skills, and an insanely good time themed with the music and movies that everybody loves. $230 per child.*
† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.
Aug. 21-25 9am-12pm; Aug. 21-25 1pm-4pm† (ages 6+) World of Color Cirque Acro Camp – Step inside our acro wonderland where campers spend five-days focusing on acrobatic skills. The week ends with a one-of-a-kind camp production that features daring acrobats performing amidst a kaleidoscope of hues as they take virtual audiences on a magical journey to the entrancing World of Color. $235 per child.*
† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.
July 10-14 1pm-6:00pm Twirl Summer Dance Intensive (ages 10+) It’s time to drill down on dance technique with Twirl’s summer dance intensive! Designed for the student who wants to up their dance game, this five-day dance extravaganza will include classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. We will have a rock star roster of guest teaching artists to teach, inspire, and impart dance wisdom to our intensive dancers. Twirl Summer Dance Intensive is open to students age 10+ with two levels to choose from. Level II is for intermediate dancers and Level III is our most advanced level for the dance intensive. Because space is limited, registration is separate for each level. If you have any questions about where you dancer should be placed, please email us at info@twirlperformingarts.com before enrolling. $270 per student.*
June 20, 27, July 18, 25, August 1, 8 Drop-in Ballet Classes- These are drop-in classes so you can register for the dates and classes of your choice online here (click the 2023 Summer Classes season). You can register in advance or the day of the class if there’s space available. Payment is due upon registration.
6:30-7:30pm Ballet Conditioning (ages 10+) Dancers will work on stretching and conditioning to improve ballet lines, connect with turnout muscles, and gain overall strength and alignment. This one-hour class pairs nicely with a ballet class before or after! Drop-in fee is $16 per dancer.*
7:30-9:00pm Ballet III/IV (ages 11+) Dancers more advanced than our Ballet III level will have an awesome time working on turns, leaps, and beats. Drop in fee is $24 per dancer.*
*There is a $10 cancelation fee for pre-paid classes.
June 20, 27, July 11, 18 5:30pm-6:30pm Four-week Down Syndrome Dance Session (ages 11+)– Students with Down syndrome work on improving movement skills, creativity, and memorization as they explore jazz and musical theatre dance styles. Register online here (click the 2023 Summer Classes season) for this four-week session. Payment is due upon registration. $65 per dancer.
What does my child wear for camp?
In Twirl Summer Camps we move around a lot. For real. A LOT. Campers should wear clothes that they can move freely in. Dancewear is not required, but we do love themed costumes that allow for free movement. Leotard tops, snug tank tops, or shirts that are long enough to be tucked in are recommended for camps that include acrobatics. Please no crop tops, half tops, or sports bras (with nothing worn over them). Street shoes are not allowed on Twirl dance floors so if campers don’t have dance shoes, bare feet are best because dance floors tend to be slippery in socks. If there are specific clothing or footwear requirements for a camp, the registered families will receive those details in a separate email. Dance shoes and black dancewear are required for Twirl Summer Dance Intensive (we’ll be in touch a week or two before the intensive to go over details!).
What does my child bring to camp?
Campers will bring a bottle of water and a minimal crumb causing snack. That’s all!
The 4-10 age range looks pretty broad. How you manage that?
Because such a large number of kids attend Twirl summer camps (it’s like one big party!), we divide campers into two or three groups mainly by age. Younger campers are grouped together and older ones are together as well. We will send an email out prior to the start date of the camp asking for requests to make sure that friends are in the same group. Also, siblings can be in the same group or separate depending on family preference.
My child doesn’t have much dance or acrobatic training, will this be a problem?
Twirl summer camps offer a super fun and welcoming environment for campers of all abilities. For camps that include acrobatics we work with individuals according to their skill level, and for all other camps, we make sure that choreography is cool, fun, and accessible for all dancers. It’s summertime… there’s no pressure! However, for Twirl Summer Dance Intensive previous training is required.
What is your Twirl Summer Camp cancellation policy?
That’s easy! Read the fine print below…
Full payment is required upon registration to secure a spot in summer camps and Twirl Summer Dance Intensive.
Campers will bring their own healthy minimal crumb causing snack.
Summer camp/intensive cancellation policy:
Twirl summer camps are proud to serve families in Delaware County, Chester County, The Main Line, and the townships of Newtown Square, Media, Wallingford, Swarthmore, Glen Mills, Marple, Broomall, Berwyn, Radnor, Devon, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Wayne, Frazer, Malvern, Paoli, Haverford, Havertown, Springfield, Drexel Hill, West Chester, East Goshen, Ardmore, Cheyney, Aston, Morton, Clifton Heights, King of Prussia, Upper Darby, Wynnewood, Conshohocken, Folsom, Thornton, and Lansdowne.