Why Varsity Spirit Camps

Whether your goal is becoming a more cohesive team, mastering a stunt or pirouette, or learning to believe in yourself, Varsity Spirit can help you accomplish it. All Varsity Spirit camps are staffed with top quality instructors, and our talented staff is committed to helping you achieve your personal best.

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders

At our camps, you’ll stay up-to-date on cutting edge skills and get the very best game material and choreography. Varsity Spirit wrote the book on safety, and our camps are focused on these high standards. It is always our highest priority to teach proper stunt progressions, explain and implement the latest safety rules, and provide uncompromising care for all camp participants. All Varsity Spirit instructors are safety certified and abide by the USA Cheer Safety Rules.

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Squad Credentialing

As the partner in building strong school spirit programs, the squad credentialing program has been developed in conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Our history with the NFHS has spanned more than twenty years, and we share the same values. The Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing program is taught at our camps every summer and focuses on the importance of safety, leadership, and the five key pillars to a successful spirit program.

Our Staff

  • Staff are selected based on their skill, knowledge, experience, and teaching ability.
  • Coaches and school administrators recommend the staff from the nation’s top college programs. More collegiate level instructors teach our camps than any other camp company.
  • Staff are trained using hands-on instruction, and most have attended camp as a cheerleader or dancer themselves!
  • Staff is knowledgeable of new technique, legal liability issues, medical responsibilities, nutrition, hydration, environmental safety and many other topics relative to practice and performances
  • Staff instructors are educated in the best safety practices, and all staff instructors are USA Cheer certified, Level 2 background checked, and knowledgeable about concussions.

Partners in Coaches Education

  • Guided by the Varsity Spirit staff at every camp, coaches will receive the most comprehensive education and hands-on training available, including classes offered in leadership, supervision, skill techniques, safety training and administrative skills.

Videos From Camp

2020 UDA Summer Dance Camp

One-on-one attention from our talented, professional staff ensures you receive the best instruction and a personalized camp experience. Come dance with us.

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NCA Staff is Life Changing

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Together As One

Spirit is a powerful force. It brings us together – 𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐄.

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The 2019 UDA College Dance Team Combine featured many talented high school dancers from across the nation. Students who came had the opportunity to perform and meet some the top college programs in the nation.

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Feb. 15, 2019

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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.

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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

NDA Staff

Our Summer Camp Instructors are hand-selected from leading colleges and universities across the country. They’re not only good dancers, they’re great role models. At camp, NDA Instructors are alongside dance teams every step of the way to provide individual and team growth opportunities. Our Staff inspire dancers to “Go Be Great!”

Dec. 4, 2018

NDA Summer Camp

At NDA Summer Camp, we believe teamwork and personal growth go hand in hand.

Dec. 4, 2018

NDA Summer Camp

At NDA Camp, our personalized programs and instruction help build the inner strength, dedication, compassion, and drive that will inevitably shine outwardly for all to see.

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Together As One

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Jan. 1, 2020

Become a Family at UCA Summer Camp

What makes your team a family? Trust. Laughter. Teamwork. SPIRIT! Become a family at #UCAcamp this summer. Register today!

Feb. 15, 2019

UCA Staff: The Best Job Ever

Go behind the scenes with the UCA Staff, and see what it’s like to wear the blue and gold each summer.

Mar. 27, 2018

UCA Game Day Championship

Bring your sideline skills to the competition floor! Find a UCA Game Day Cheerleading Competition near you!

Feb. 23, 2018

2020 UDA Summer Dance Camp

One-on-one attention from our talented, professional staff ensures you receive the best instruction and a personalized camp experience. Come dance with us.

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Together As One

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Jan. 1, 2020

UDA College Dance Team Combine

The 2019 UDA College Dance Team Combine featured many talented high school dancers from across the nation. Students who came had the opportunity to perform and meet some the top college programs in the nation.

Nov. 22, 2019

UCA & UDA College Spirit Camp

With the nation’s top collegiate instructors, new crowd leading material and the most locations to chose from, a successful season begins at UCA and UDA Camp!

Feb. 21, 2018

USA Summer Camp 2018 – RAISE IT UP!

Whether it’s game time or show time, there’s never been a better time or better place to RAISE your spirit, RAISE your voice, RAISE your expectation, RAISE the standard and RAISE the bar. We want YOU to RAISE IT UP with us at USA Camp!

Feb. 22, 2018

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