Building school spirit and elevating the student experience is what we do every day at Varsity Spirit. As a cheer or dance program, you do the same in your schools and communities, and that role is so important because now, more than ever, the world needs spirit.
Believe in You® is an episodic series hosted by Kevin Atlas designed to educate students about the power of believing in yourself. They have created a FREE program rooted in social and emotional learning competencies to help students during these uncertain times.
No need to create your own tryout material, all the Varsity Spirit Camp Brands have created tryout kits with material and music for YOU.
Set up your in-person or virtual tryout with your Varsity Spirit State Director
Camp is a fundamental first step to a successful season. It’s a time for athletes to establish trust, comradery and commitment to one another. Foundations are built, goals are set, and memories are made – all alongside the Varsity Spirit Staff.
The role of a spirit leader goes beyond leading the crowd from the sidelines or competing for a trophy. It’s about being a positive leader in your community and ambassador for your school, no matter the circumstances. Although life on campus looks different across America right now, the primary role of a cheerleader, dancer, band member and all spirit leaders remains the same – support the success of others and create a welcoming, spirited atmosphere for all.
Here’s how your spirit program can get involved:
We all have different ways of giving back to our communities during this time. Building school spirit is what we do every day at Varsity Spirit. You do the same in your schools and communities, and that role is so important because now, more than ever, the world needs spirit. Through the America Needs Spirit program, more students will be able to participate, and be invested, in bringing spirit back to their schools – increasing student engagement, school unity and community pride. Learn how to bring spirit back in your school.
For a step by step guide on how to start a Pep Club (both in-person or virtually) – click here!
“Together as One” is an opportunity for cheerleaders, dancers and band members to perform together! This fully arranged, designed and choreographed performance is available for FREE to any school and coach exploring in person or virtual performances, and wanting the opportunity to involve other school or community groups into a larger production. Click here to learn more!
Celebrate your School’s History:
Get Involved in your Community:
At games, the primary role of a cheerleader or dancer is to rally the crowd and support the success of others. While most sporting events are taking an extended timeout, we must refocus our efforts to the people who need our support right now. Reach out to your local hospitals, fire stations and other essential businesses that are open to see how you can help these local heroes.
Increase Engagement:
Connect the Student Body
Host a Virtual Alumni Event
Host a Virtual Game Night
Organize a Virtual Race
Coordinate a Virtual Watch Party
Write Letters to Alumni
Establish a Mentoring Program
Share Spirit!
Although we may not know exactly when, schools will reopen their doors someday to students who will need to reconnect with their peers and reacclimate to traditional places of learning. How can we return better than before? Spirit. And it’s what we do every single day. We instill spirit in our camp curriculum, cultivate in our staff, and help it thrive in every athlete and coach.
High-spirited students have a greater expectation that they will receive at least a 4-year degree (84% vs. 51%)
Students with high school spirit have higher GPA’s than students with low school spirit
88% of principals surveyed that students with school spirit are happier
91% of principals surveyed said students with school spirit are more confident
92% of principals surveyed agree that high school spirit is tied to high student achievement
The complete findings are available in the White Paper — School Spirit: the Connection between Student Achievement, Involvement and Confidence.
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