Welcome to Baker University!

  • Baker University will host our Ignite Your Game Day Camp! This camp has a focus on all things game day specific- fight song, game performance routines, sidelines and band chants.
  • Staff will help teams evaluate what they currently do at games and elevate their game day for the 2020 season.
  • Session also offers the KSHSAA coaches class and test.
  • Indoor, air-conditioned facilities.
  • Suite style dorm room housing, 4 athletes per suite.
  • For more information, contact Kelsey Scheffer at kscheffer@varsity.com.

Location Tips

  • I loved how supportive teams were at this session! Coaches, encourage your dancers to build bonds with other teams! – Lindsey
  • Be sure to bring your own sound system to practice during down-time. – Lisanne
  • Coaches try to participate in team time if you can, that way you can use the teambuilding activities throughout the year. – Sam

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Testimonials from Camp

"'Camp is always a great experience for my team and myself as a coach! It is great to connect with other coaches in the area and my dancers excel so much in just 4 days! It is incredible! Amazing camp!'" Coach LaurenNew Prairie High School
"'In all the years I've used NDA for our camp needs, it is by far the best experience for myself and the dancers. Staff was excellent, curriculum was excellent, and we loved the schedule!'" Coach AlexisShawnee Mission East High School
"'Julisa and Mariah were by far the best NDA staff we have experienced as coaches, their energy, experience, flexibility were so helpful and made our experience so much better than we had ever dreamed.'" Coach CarlieRaytown High School

Camp Notes

Camp Theme

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

This summer we are exploring the invaluable role dancers play in their communities as athletes, ambassadors, performers, role models and spirit raisers. Not only will the journey at NDA Summer Camp be fun 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 #JourneyWithNDA?

What to Bring

  • A great attitude!
  • Camp Wear
  • Dance Shoes
  • Water Bottle
  • Funner Day Outfit — see below for ideas on what to wear!

Download NDA Packing List

What to Wear

We are going on a JOURNEY at NDA Summer Camp! Discover the importance of respect, hard work, encouragement, confidence and just having fun. Speaking of fun, here are some outfit ideas to plan for FUNNER 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 dancer 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 NDA Summer Camp today!

pre-order st. jude letters

Required Forms & FAQs

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

required forms & faqs