JUNE 20-23, 2026
We invite you to attend the University of Tennessee Twirling Camp and work with a Championship Staff. We look forward to sharing our experience and expertise with all of you. We want the campers to develop new skills, learn correct technique and execution, meet new friends and develop lifetime memories. Our goal is to challenge, motivate and inspire all twirlers while having an enjoyable and fun time.
The Top Ten Twirlers will be selected to perform at halftime with the Pride of the Southland Band at a UT Football game!
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy McCarrell Smith at [email protected].
Please submit your completed application online by JUNE 8, 2026
Camp Registration Details/Fees:
| Type | Included | Price |
| Early Bird Registration (by May 15) | “Vol Camp”, Full Day Instruction, Camp T-shirt WITH meal plan | $280 ($310 after May 15) |
| Early Bird Registration (by May 15) | “Vol Camp”, Full Day Instruction, Camp T-shirt WITHOUT meal plan | $210 ($240 after May 15) |
| Smokey Jr. Camper | Novice Beginner Camp, Half Day Instruction, Camp T-Shirt | $80 |
| Sponsor/Teacher | Instruction, Camp T-shirt, WITHOUT meal plan | $180 (Teacher is FREE if bringing 8+ students) |
| Private Lessons | 30 minute lesson | $40 |
| Parking Pass | – | $5 (per day) |
| Meal Ticket | Optional for “Vol Camp”/Teachers/Parents/Guardians | $80 (Meal Ticket covers the cost of pizza party Saturday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Sunday and Monday, and breakfast on Tuesday.) |
*Cancellation policy – Written notification required by June 9, 2025. No Full Refunds. 50% of registration fee will be refunded if before June 14. No refunds processed within ONE WEEK of Twirling Camp (June 14, 2025).
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Camp Tracks
Smokey Jr. Campers (Ages 4–10): Novice/Beginner track. Includes 3 hours of daily instruction in basic fundamentals. Note: On-site parent/guardian required.
Smokey Jr. Camp 2 (Novice Level Twirlers) – Designed for the young twirler (4-10 yrs old) who have some experience twirling, but are not quite ready for the advanced classes/schedule. Young twirlers will attend camp on an abbreviated schedule of 3 hours per day (indoors) and receive continued instruction in basic fundamentals of twirling and strutting. Must be at least 4 years old to attend. All students in the “Smokey Jr. 2 Camp” must be accompanied by sponsor/parent/guardian/teacher on site each full day.
Vol Camp (Ages 8+): Experienced twirlers and majorette lines. Specialized instruction in 1-4 batons, fire baton, and more. Note: Ages 8–10 require an on-site guardian.
Majorette Lines: Focused sessions on precision, charting, teamwork, and visual performance.
UT Hopefuls: Learn “The Bird” and prepare for University of Tennessee Majorette auditions.
Skill Levels
Please indicate your level on the registration form:
Advanced Elite: 5+ turns and continuous complex rolls.
Beginner: Perfecting fundamentals and 1-turns.
Intermediate (A/B): Mastering 2-3 turns and elbow rolls (50-100 thumb flips/min).
Advanced: 3-4 turns and 100-200 thumb flips/min.
Activities & Perks
Sat: Orange Day | Sun: Sparkle Day | Mon: Western Day | Tue: Camp T-Shirt Day
Sunday Night Swim Party: 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the UT Aquatic Center. Bring your gear!
Private Lessons: $40 (limit one per camper). Must be requested and paid for by June 9.
Performance Program: Open to family and friends on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. No costumes required.
Daily Theme Prizes:
Sat: Orange Day | Sun: Sparkle Day | Mon: Western Day | Tue: Camp T-Shirt Day
UT CAMP STAFF
Mackenzie Bronk (Guest Instructor)
Mackenzie Bronk is a senior finance major from Owings, Maryland, and currently serves as the Blue Sapphire of the Penn State Blue Band. She was the 2024 Miss Majorette of America and was previously the 2014 Juvenile Miss Majorette of America, as well as a Grand National Twirling Champion. Mackenzie is also a four-time member of Team USA, earning four individual gold medals and four team gold medals at the World Championships
Abi Long
Former 9-time Miss Majorette of Alabama and 2-time Miss Majorette of the South. 5 National titles. Feature Twirler and the Head Majorette at the University of Tennessee. Graduated from UT with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, as well as a Masters of Science in Social Work. Abi is a recent graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law.
Jamie U. Medlock
Former UT Head Majorette, coaches numerous solo and group twirlers in Alabama. She is a former Miss Majorette of Alabama and Miss Majorette of the South.
Mindy Fleming Thomas
Former UT Majorette with awards in baton twirling and dance on the state, regional, and national levels. She is currently head coach and director of TriStar Twirl, an award winning group of individual and team twirlers.
Maddie Downer
Former UT Majorette, Maddie has won numerous New Hampshire State and Northeast Regional titles. Maddie was a part of a nationally ranked competition team and has been a member of their coaching staff since 2019. She is a recent graduate of the Haslam College of Business and is currently enrolled in UT’s College of Nursing.
Hope Kane Felker
Former UT Feature Twirler, DMA Collegiate Majorette, DMA Collegiate Halftime Winner, DMA Miss Majorette of the Year, Strut National Champion, DMA Gold Seal Judge.
Kathy McCarrell-Smith, CAMP DIRECTOR
is a former UT Head Majorette, NBTA National Twirling Team and Corps Champion. She is the Director of Kathy McCarrell’s Majorettes where her students have won State, Regional, and National Awards.