Camp Dates

Welcome to College Camp at UCSB!

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

About This Location

  • Dates: August 10-13, 2023 – Four Day Format!
  • One of the most beautiful campus settings on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Coast
  • Massive 3 fields of artificial grass allows for an incredible setting for outdoors classes
  • Teams housed in suite style dorms (Santa Catalina and San Joaquin Residence Halls) with dining cafeteria on the lower level
  • Great beaches and restaurants to visit during free time
  • Advisor/Coaches training by the staff of Varsity University, including special guest lecturers
  • Bring your mascot and dance/pom teams since we offer mascot and UDA instruction at this location
  • Exclusive new college cheers and sideline chants for your team.
  • The top UCA and UDA instructors from across the country attract teams from AZ, UT, CA, NV and even Hawaii to this camp!
  • Check into camp one day early and get your team settled with UCA College Spirit Camp’s unique early arrival fee of $40/person!
  • Director of College Programs: Gillian Guadagnino | gguadagnino@varsity.com | 347.739.7084

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Testimonials from Camp

"'Tennessee Tech University - The staff was incredible! I’m not sure if it was because we knew them from last year or they just did a great job. My kids had raving compliments about all of them!'" CoachTennessee Tech University

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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!)

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 cheerleader attending a UCA 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 UCA Summer Camp today!

PRE-ORDER ST. JUDE LETTERS 

Required Forms & FAQs

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