Welcome to Stephenville, Texas!

  • Dorm room accommodations
  • Fantastic facilities
  • Camp held indoors
  • Some sessions are for 3A teams only or teams of 12 or fewer participants
  • For more information, contact your NCA State Director, Nathan Gonzales, ngonzales@varsity.com or call at 806.236.0079.

Location Tips

  • The talent show at this camp is so much fun. I love seeing what skills the campers have other than cheerleading! – Tim
  • 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

"'We had a great time at camp. The staff was awesome. The food at Tarleton was the best ever! The rooms were better than ever.'" CoachForestburg High School
"'This was the first time my cheerleaders have been to away camp. They loved the experience and can't wait to go back next year. It was absolutely great and brought our team closer together.'" CoachStrawn High School
"'We loved our instructor and the fact that he was working with us the entire camp! He was able to meet our particular needs based on our skills. Overall, this was an amazing experience for us and probably the BEST camp we’ve been to!'" CoachRidgeway High School

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Camp Notes

Camp Theme

It’s all about the JOURNEY at NCA Summer Camp!

This summer we are exploring the invaluable roles cheerleaders play in their communities as athletes, ambassadors, crowd leaders, entertainers and spirit raisers. Not only will the journey at NCA Summer Camp be fun-filled and educational, but also lead to self-discovery so your athletes can return to their peers as empowered respectful leaders. What will you discover on your #JourneyWithNCA?

What to Bring

  • A great attitude!
  • Camp Wear
  • Cheer Shoes
  • Water Bottle
  • Fun Day Outfit – see below for ideas on what to wear!
  • Game Day Props such as poms, signs, megaphones and flags

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What to Wear

We are going on a JOURNEY at NCA Summer Camp to explore what makes us great! Discover the importance of respect, hard work, encouragement, confidence and just having fun. Speaking of fun, here are some outfit ideas to plan for FUN DAY at camp:

• Take flight as PILOTS

• Set sail as SAILORS

• Shoot for the stars as ASTRONAUTS

• Stay on track as TRAIN CONDUCTORS

• Explore new frontiers as EXPLORERS

• Enjoy seeing new things as TOURISTS

• Discover something new as SCUBA DIVERS

• Set a course for success as OLYMPIC ATHLETES

• Get creative and have FUN!

Team Up for St. Jude

Varsity Spirit partners with St. Jude to support its mission of finding cures for children fighting cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. Each summer, we ask every cheerleader attending a Varsity Spirit camp to send fundraising letters to friends and family around the country, asking for donations to the renowned hospital. Join the fight and pre-order your letters for NCA Summer Camp today!

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Required Forms & FAQs

Come into NCA Summer Camp fully prepared! Access required forms and read through our frequently asked questions before coming to camp.

required forms & faqs