What to Wear on FUN Day!

It’s up to YOU to MAKE IT COUNT! For 76 years, you have helped create NCA’s foundations of spirit, tradition and excellence. From the first cheerleading camp to the first spirit stick, you have helped NCA cultivate a culture of positivity and cheer. It’s up to YOU and your team on what to wear for fun day, but be sure to make it count!

What to Bring

 

  • Signs, poms, megs, flags for game day training
  • Addresses for St. Jude Letters
  • Spirit Exchange: As a part of our Team Time message, we are going to be doing a “Spirit Exchange” at every overnight camp. Teams need to bring something that their athletes can give to an athlete from another team during this time. It needs to be something representative of their program’s school colors, team motto, a quality they value, or something encouraging for another cheerleader. The entire team does not have to bring the same thing. Each person can bring their own idea of what the item should be, or you can turn it into a team bonding craft project prior to camp. The staff will be participating as well! In return, each cheerleader will receive an item from another team to take with them as well to remember the gift of spirit forever!

What to Expect? What’s NEW?

  • New Coaches Video Series topics designed to educate and inspire, while also extending the benefit of the camp experience
  • The NCA Game Day Experience offers enhanced training designed to boost crowd involvement and bring game day elements to life on the sidelines.
  • Focus on and emphasize the importance of Stunt Progression.
  • Introducing a brand-new Specialty Class centered on Stunt Transitions.
  • The Team Time experience is geared towards coaching athletes in fostering positive affirmation, motivation, and collaboration amongst themselves.
  • Increased emphasis on-one-on one opportunities for teams with staff
  • Final Day Competition format has changed to include Situational Sideline Chants and more closely align with Nationals competition

"'There are a number of reasons why I choose to kick off my season with NCA. The staff alone are welcoming and beyond accommodating! They make you feel right at home. The NCA Staff teach my kids so much but most importantly connect with them and help them find confidence as an athlete and then as a team and program! They make it a point to know they names by the end of Day 1, and just a little detail like that leaves a lasting impression on high school athletes! One of my favorite parts of camp is watching the athletes bond with the buddy and other teams that attend camp. We  will of course come back next year simply because of the bond that we share with NCA Staff!'" Coach NicoleHendrick Hudson High School
"'We ALWAYS choose NCA! They love on our people and care for our general safety and experience! It’s unbelievable how staff can change the dynamic of our team and become an extended part of it!'" CoachFrenship High School
"'Months after NCA Camp I would still find them reminiscing about funny things that happened or memories they created those four days together. They cleaned up basic skills, learned more advanced skills and ultimately learned how to be teammates to each other.  The bond we form with our buddy carries through the entire year and behind. They ask me after we run a full out or after a competition if I think our buddy would be proud and my answer truly matters to them. From a coaching standpoint we leave camp with enough game material that I am able to focus on competition choreography from the moment we get home. I cannot imagine starting my season out anywhere besides NCA Camp.'" Coach JenaStarpoint High School
"'I just loved how engaged the entire NCA staff was! They were constantly walking around, jumping in to assist, and providing super constructive feedback. The girls truly appreciated their help when they were actively showing them how to make changes to their stunting technique, cheer and chants, and overall form.'" Coach
"'Loved it all but the team time was great. I love how NCA focuses on helping the athletes be good people as well. This very much fits my coaching style and I love carrying over some of the things we do at camp.'" Coach

VIDEO GALLERY

It All Starts at NCA Summer Camp

NCA Summer Camp has empowered coaches and athletes to be ambassadors of spirit in their schools since 1948. See how a summer with NCA can build strong and lasting foundations to take back to your school.

Jan. 8, 2020

NCA Staff is Life Changing

Hear from current instructors how NCA Staff has impacted their lives in the best way possible.

Jan. 8, 2020

Experience NCA Summer Camp

At NCA Camp, our personalized programs and instruction help build the inner strength, dedication, compassion, and drive that will inevitably shine outwardly for all to see. We build athletes from the inside out.

Apr. 8, 2018

NCA Speed Camp

Speed Camps are designed to be the premier source for skill development and training of today’s cheer athlete. It’s perfect for teams that want to focus on the techniques needed to advance their individual and team skills in stunts, pyramids, and baskets.

Mar. 29, 2018

NCA Staff – They love what they do!

The NCA Staff takes great pride in being part of an amazing family of instructors that spans the country and positively affects the lives of thousands of cheerleaders every year.

Feb. 22, 2018

News
Varsity TV Events

News

First NCA College Camp Is In The Books: Take A...

Take A Look Back At These Spirited Moments...

NCA Summer Camp Goes A Long Way

Dos and Don’ts of Safety

Why NCA Staff?

Meet Our Summer Camp Staff Who Lead With Love

Summer Camp is Still Packed with Fun

Showcase Your Home Routines On Varsity TV!

5 Strategies to Team Bond During Social Distancing

From Full Out to Chill Out

Raising Spirits by Celebrating Others

NCA Staff Once Cheered in Your Shoes

Varsity TV Events