{"id":14010,"date":"2018-11-15T00:53:13","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T00:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/?page_id=14010"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:16:19","slug":"youth-camps-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/camps\/types\/youth-camps-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.full-width-hero {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.full-width-hero {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.full-width-hero {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-full-width-hero vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='full-width-hero full-width-hero-small wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '  data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Header-1440x550.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper wpb_wrapper-title'><h1>Youth Camps<\/h1><\/div><div class='wpb_wrapper wpb_wrapper-content'><p class=\"h4\">Fun-filled camp experience<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-image-text-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Main.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Main-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Main-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Main-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Main-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Main-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Main-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Youth-Main.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4>Youth Camps<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Youth Camps include customized curriculum specifically for youth teams. Enjoy a fun-filled, high energy camp experience with our modified NCA curriculum to fit younger athletes of all skill levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69d0e47dad85d5_38195932' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Why Choose Youth Camps?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li>All of our staff are USA Cheer Safety certified &#8211; we put safety first with an emphasis on fun!<\/li>\n<li>NCA Staff are background checked and Heads Up Concussion certified<\/li>\n<li>Classes start with the basics and progress at the campers&#8217; pace<\/li>\n<li>Class options included Safety Class, Cheer\/Chant Class, Motion Technique Class, Jump Class, Stunt\/Pyramid Class, Dance Class, and so much more!<\/li>\n<li>Individual ribbons offered, including: High Jumpin&#8217;, Super Leader, Marvelous Motions, Dynamic Dancer, and Safe Stunter<\/li>\n<li>Daily Evaluations &#8211; a chance to perform and earn extra ribbons<\/li>\n<li>Lots of fun activities, including &#8220;Herkie Says&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69d0e47dad8b46_41800147' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How to set up a Youth Camp<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/contact-camps\/?role=school-coach&amp;topic=camps\">Contact your State Director<\/a> or Varsity Apparel Rep to host or register for an NCA Youth Camp<\/li>\n<li>Have possible day camp dates and locations in mind<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed with your State Director or Varsity Apparel Rep, let other teams in your area know about the camp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69d0e47dad8e70_86559786' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Interested in hosting a Youth Camp?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li>Contact your State Director or Varsity Apparel Rep<\/li>\n<li>Have possible youth camp dates and locations in mind<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed with your State Director or Varsity Apparel Rep, let other teams in your area know about the camp<\/li>\n<li>Host team has the opportunity to earn commission with minimum number of registered participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container margin-bottom-35' id=''><div class='accordion-container'><div class='accordion-header ' id=''><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Youth Camp Curriculum<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><div class='row-content-details-btn'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026-NCA-Youth-Camp-3-Day.pdf' title='Download 3-Day Schedule' target='' rel=''>Download 3-Day Schedule<\/a><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026-NCA-Youth-Camp-2-Day.pdf' title='Download 2-Day Schedule' target='' rel=''>Download 2-Day Schedule<\/a><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>NCA Custom Coaching : 2<\/div><div class='col-info'>One-on-one time set aside each day so your NCA Buddy can help you with whatever you choose, whether it\u2019s evaluation material, stunts, cheers, dances, or material from home.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Number of Evaluations : 2<\/div><div class='col-info'>1-4 available, depending on camp.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>NCA All-American Cheer<\/div><div class='col-info'>The NCA All-American Cheer is taught so that the NCA Staff can perfect motion technique and voice projection.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Chants Taught : up to 10<\/div><div class='col-info'>1-10 available, depending on camp.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Jump Class<\/div><div class='col-info'>NCA provides specialized Jump Classes giving personalized instruction and drills to build technique for Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced jumps.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Stunt S.A.F.E. &amp; Skill Drills<\/div><div class='col-info'>NCA sets the standard for safety with specific safety classes that provide hands-on training for the entire team. Teams learn proper safety techniques to ensure safe practice and performance all year long. Stunts are taught in progression and drills are emphasized to ensure proper technique. Teams at camp even take part in a Safety Awareness Test to reinforce the importance of safety and new regulations.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Core Stunts<\/div><div class='col-info'>Core Stunts are an essential part of every other stunt variation. By learning the correct technique of our six Core Stunts &amp; two dismounts, teams will have the proper technique to succeed.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Team Stunt Skill Check<\/div><div class='col-info'>Teams will be asked to perform the Core Stunts that are the foundation of cheerleading technique. The NCA Staff will evaluate the skill level of each team and recommend what level stunt classes they should attend at camp. This ensures that teams are learning stunts that are safe for their skill level.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Stunt Classes<\/div><div class='col-info'>Stunt classes are offered at Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced\/Elite. Teams will learn new, innovative stunts alongside the industry standard stunts associated with their level.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Youth Spirit Dance<\/div><div class='col-info'>Choreographed as a Novice-level dance, the Youth Spirit Dance is taught to the entire camp with a focus on having fun! This dance is taught in two different sessions to ensure campers feel confident with the material taught.<\/div><\/div><div class='row-content-details'><div class='col-title'>Cheerobics<\/div><div class='col-info'>Campers warm up and stretch with the NCA Staff just prior to physically active classes taking place. 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