Welcome to the Moody Gardens Hotel & Spa!

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 Form
Camp Dates & Pricing

Location Tips

  • Accommodations at the spacious contemporary hotel and TripAdvisor 2017 Certificate of Excellence Winner
  • This location offers an intimate traditional camp session
  • Delicious food options for meals included in overnight price
  • Camp is held indoors in an air-conditioned facility
  • Shop the latest trends in dance fashion at the Varsity Spirit Shop on site!
  • State Director: Brittani McLaurin|bmclaurin@varsity.com |877.632.2946
  • SEE THIS CAMP IN ACTION!

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Testimonials from Camp

"'We absolutely loved everything about this camp! Y’all engaged our dancers and made them excited to wake up in the morning! We definitely want to come back next year! - Coach Wendell, Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy'"
"'UDA summer camps provide a positive and encouraging experience for teams to grow, make new goals and set out on a new course to success!'"
"'We had a student with little vision ability, UDA Staff went above and beyond to make sure she was able to see. - Coach Martinez, Yes Prep North Central'"
"'No question is a silly question – ask your Head Instructor anything and everything before, during, and after camp to gain as much knowledge as you can! – Tessa S.'"

Camp Notes

Camp Theme

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

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).
  • Crazy Night: Check out the camp theme for more info on what to wear for this fun-filled team bonding occasion