Camp Dates

June 30, 2024 - July 03, 2024

Camp Type:
Standard / Traditional

June 30, 2024 - July 03, 2024

Camp Type:
Standard / Traditional
Activity:
Cheer
Team Type:
Junior High and High School
Registration Status:
Working
Location:
5350 E Marriott Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85054
State Director Info
Name:
Megan Bamford
Email:
mbamford@varsity.com

June 30, 2024 - July 03, 2024

Camp Type:
Elite

June 30, 2024 - July 03, 2024

Camp Type:
Elite
Activity:
Cheer
Team Type:
Junior High and High School
Registration Status:
Closed
Location:
5350 E Marriott Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85054
State Director Info
Name:
Megan Bamford
Email:
mbamford@varsity.com

Welcome to the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort!

Learn more about this specific location below. The UCA instructional staff cannot wait to start working with you and your students.
We are excited to partner with you to build skills, confidence, routines, friendships and memories to last a lifetime!

Location Tips

  • Squads stay in hotel rooms – leave your own linens at home!
  • Camp is held in large ballrooms
  • This location uses mats for camp
  • Shop the latest trends in cheer fashion at the Varsity Spirit Shop on site!
  • State Director: Keegan Hubbardkeeganhubbard@varsity.com | 813.951.0127

accommodations website

Testimonials from Camp

"'The UCA Staff and Redshirts were AWESOME at camp! They answered all of our questions and problems with ease, and gave my girls the confidence they needed to have a successful year!'" Coach AshleySt. Michael's High School
"'The UCA Staff at camp were amazing! So many of them went above and beyond for my girls so that they left feeling confident and game ready! The individualized private coaching we got for sidelines, cheers and the Rally Routine was so awesome. The one-on-one time is what I look forward to most as a coach so that I can focus with my girls on improving all the important details while we practice. Coaches meetings were the most productive they have ever been. Every request we made was given attention to and worked into the schedule. Kudos to UCA for always making summer camp so memorable for my teams! We can't wait for next summer!'" Coach MattHoggard High School
"'For over 20 years, the Carroll County Cheerleaders have attended UCA Camp and we are tremendously pleased each and every year. From the outstanding staff, wonderful facilities and the material learned while at camp, the UCA program is incredible. The attention and dedication given to the young people is amazing and always top-notch. I can honestly say that I enjoy camp each year because of the UCA Staff and our overnight camp experience. I feel that 20+ years should attest to the fact that the UCA program is second to none.'" Coach NicoleCarroll County High School

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Camp Notes

Camp & Pep Rally Theme

This year’s theme is Spirit Power featuring our Pep Rally: Super Squad Rally! On night three, be ready to get creative and dress up with your team for an interactive, super hero-themed rally!

What to Bring

  • Spirit Raising Props such as signs, poms, megs and flags.
  • Addresses for St. Jude Letters (or see the link below to pre-order your Letter Writing Kit!)
  • Outfits for the Pep Rally: Super Squad Rally! Dress as your favorite super hero, create your own super hero or wear a costume that represents your favorite super power!

Team Up for St. Jude

Since 2011, Varsity Spirit has raised over $6.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital because of cheerleading teams just like yours – through game days, donation letters, and online fundraising. Join the fight and pre-order your letters for UCA Summer Camp today HERE! 

Required Forms & FAQs

Don’t come to #UCAcamp unprepared! Access the required forms and view the frequently asked questions here.