Welcome to Cape Girardeau, Missouri!

  • June 4-7 will be a traditional cheer camp with a 1 staff per team ratio (1:1). NDA dance camp will run simultaneously so you can bring your dance team as well.
  • July 14-16 session will be a 3 day, 2 night camp with a 1:25 staff to student ratio.
  • July 17-20 session will feature the choice of traditional or performance cheer curriculums, contact your State Director for details.  These will be 1:1 sessions
  • Dorm room accommodations are suite style and have AC.
  • For more information, contact your NCA State Director, Holly Schaffner, hschaffner@varsity.com 

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Location Tips

  • he atmosphere at this location is great.  Bring your school spirit, your crowd leading tools and some posters or door decorations! – Ben 
  • Bring your own snacks for breaks – fresh fruit and granola bars are a good, healthy source of energy! – William 
  • Bring a water bottle to refill at hydration stations. Camp can be hard work sometimes, so be prepared! – Jessie 

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Testimonials from Camp

"'Our team benefited from the stunting class and having the different levels. The cheers and chants are always good and the private coaching helps push our girls to their best and working on fine tuning.'" Coach NatalieSt. Charles West High School
"'The instructors were amazing and the focus of safety was amazing for my girls'" Coach KatieNorth Kansas City High School
"'The 1:1 was GREAT. This works great for us as we have a really small team of only 8 girls. They were motivated and pushed to try new skills. Our buddy was AMAZING.'" Coach DelorisMetro East Lutheran

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Camp Notes

Camp Theme

Stronger Together

We believe that teamwork and personal growth go hand in hand. At NCA Summer Camp, you’ll develop skills that last a lifetime. You’ll go beyond athletic achievements and learn the art of becoming a leader. You’ll create lifelong memories – together. Whatever your team’s goals are, we have the resources to help you succeed.

Together we are a team. Together we are stronger.

What to Bring

  • A great attitude!
  • Athletic clothing and shoes
  • Water bottles
  • Fun Day clothes
  • Game Day Props: Poms, Signs, Megaphones, Signs, Flags

What to Wear

On fun day, show how your team is stronger together! Here are some examples:

  • Super heroes
  • Puzzle pieces
  • Links on a chain
  • Legos
  • Athletic teams
  • Any other creative idea your team comes up with!