Welcome to Arkansas State University!

Attending UDA Camp will ensure your team shines bright all year long! Below you will find information and tips to prepare you for your camp experience. We are so excited for you to start your season with UDA!

Release and Waiver Forms 
Camp Dates & Pricing

Location Tips

Traditional/Standard 4-Day Overnight Camp Curriculum with plenty of styles and leveled UDA routines.

  • Combo session with cheer. Cheer and dance programs can travel to camp together!
  • Dance will be in a separate space from cheer, utilizing the Red Wolf Center for camp!
  • Teams stay in four bedroom, two bathroom suites that include a living room and kitchenette.
  • Short walking distance to camp space and dining hall!
  • State Director: Kelsey Scheffer | kscheffer@varsity.com | 773.372.8453

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Testimonials from Camp

"'The different venues for cheer and dance made such a difference this year. The opportunity to have dedicated facilities for dance allowed for better learning opportunities increased instructional interaction, and a better overall experience. - Amanda Wahn, Nettleton High School'"
"'The location and camp staff were top-notch! This staff went above and beyond to help my girls learn their routines. Sometimes stays after they released us to help clarify/practice with them. The Red Wolf center was the perfect location for outlet dancers. The facilities were conducive to learning routines without distractions. -Holly Cockrell, Valley View High School'"
"'I really loved the program adjustments that were made this year. The performance routine was a great team experience and it actually made routines A & B much less stressful. I think that also has contributed to how confident the girls are feeling this year. Thank you so much!!”'"
"'Staff was amazing! They were always motivating and encouraging all the dancers. They gave us some great exercises and ideas to take home and use with our team to help us improve and make us stronger. Our Head Instructor did such a good job with the coaches meetings and keeping the whole weekend running on time. She listened to the coaches about what we thought our teams needed most and would adjust the technique/elective classes to fit that.”'"

Camp Notes

Camp Theme

Learn more about UDA’s summer camp theme- CLICK HERE

Camp Notes

What to Bring

To make sure you have the BEST camp experience possible, check out the list below to make sure you are bringing the correct items for day-to-day activities!

Prior to Camp :

  • Be sure to camp your camp music by downloading the Clementune app.
  • Team Up for St Jude Fundraising Letters: Bring at least 5 letters to camp and receive a collectible Team Up for St. Jude pin! To find out how to complete these forms and to learn more about St Jude go to https://uda.varsity.com/Camps/St-Jude.
  • Completed Medical Release Forms for each person (this includes advisors, chaperones and coaches) are to be brought to the registration table at camp. We must have the original copy. DO NOT send Medical Release forms to the office. You can find these forms at https://uda.varsity.com/Camps/Required-Forms.

At Camp :

  • For UDA Overnight Camps only (University locations): Toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, shampoo and deodorant. Also bring bed linens (extra-long sheets, pillows, blankets, towels), a fan and shower shoes.
  • A copy of your home routine music on a CD and/or in mp3 format to be played on a smartphone. Please bring a backup CD. You may also bring a CD player/soundsystem to practice camp routines. For more information on home routine music guidelines go to https://varsity.com/music.
  • Five addresses for family and friends! During teamleader time, your team will receive the Team Up for St. Jude letters! By turning in five addressed letters at camp, you will receive a collectible Team Up for St. Jude pin!
  • Water bottle (for each person)
  • Spending Money (optional). Most participants bring $50 – $55 for snacks, apparel, souvenirs, etc.
  • Sunscreen, lip balm, medications for muscle soreness or headaches (Tylenol, aspirin, etc.). Varsity is not allowed to administer any kind of medication at camp. Most camps have first aid personnel on duty.
  • Optional decorating supplies for spirit sticks and dorms. Please check with your State Director on dorm rules regarding decorating.
  • NOTE: If your team is commuting to camp (which means you are receiving instruction only), meals are NOT provided. Be sure to bring your meals or money for meals. You may purchase your meals at some locations.

What to Wear

  • Dance attire (t-shirts, shorts and tennis/dance shoes). Most teams wear matching outfits. This is NOT required but is a good way to identify you as a group. Whenever possible, please mark all belongings by name and address. Please make sure to bring shoes for BOTH feet!
  • Uniforms (may be worn during evaluations if desired but are not required).