{"id":263163,"date":"2022-03-24T18:34:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T18:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/?page_id=263163"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:23:18","slug":"whats-new-at-camp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s New in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-banner-three-fourths vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='banner-three-fourths wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '    data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC08665-1536x825.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>What&#8217;s<br \/>\nNEW<br \/>\nin 2026<\/h1>\n<p>SPIRIT IN U!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='banner-cta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-3'><div class='vc_column-inner'><a  href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CampSearch?teamType=HS&#038;brand=USA&#038;MC_Job_ID__c=1300000&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=brandsite&#038;utm_campaign=usa--' title='Search & Register for Camps' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.svg)''><span>Search & Register for Camps<\/span><\/a>    <a data-modal='contact' data-contact-topic='camps' href='https:\/\/varsity.tfaforms.net\/109?tfa_8=website_clp&#038;tfa_11=USA&#038;tfa_92=1200000&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=clp&#038;utm_campaign=usa-nyrcamp-25' title='Contact My Camp Specialist' target='_self' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.svg)''><span>Contact My Camp Specialist<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243;]<div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block text-image vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC01757.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-right-md text-right-lg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><p><b>2026 SUMMER CAMP THEME<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>SPIRIT IN U <\/b>This summer\u2019s theme, Spirit in U, celebrates the heart and determination within every athlete. It\u2019s about finding your inner strength, leading with confidence, and inspiring others. At camp, athletes discover that true spirit starts within. It unites cheer, dance, song\/pom, and mascots in pride that shines throughout campus, sporting events and throughout the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/I70A8843-1-1000x720.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/I70A8843-1-1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/I70A8843-1-500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/I70A8843-1-1000x720.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><\/p>\n<h2>CHEER\/MASCOT CAMPS<\/h2>\n<p><i>What&#8217;s New???<\/i><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Skills &amp; Drills <\/b>\u2013 Realignment of progressions to help teams transition through skill levels. Providing a clearer and more creative connection between progressing through stunt levels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Spirit Raising Props Class <\/b>\u2013 Learn the proper use of poms, megaphones, and flags, including crowd leading techniques, timing, and maximizing game day energy!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>\u201cCrowd Getters\u201d = Spirit Dances! <\/b>\u2013 Versatile routines perfect for pep rallies, touchdown celebrations, and crowd engagement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Introducing: Spirit Night! <\/b>\u2013 Formerly Rally Night, now featuring class colors for a bright, unified experience that allows campers to interact with others from their graduating year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Every Day is a Spirit Day! <\/b>\u2013 Daily concepts to keep the energy and unity alive the entire time at camp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>NFHS Credentialing for Junior High &amp; Youth <\/b>\u2013 Reenergized junior high and youth home camps that incorporates NFHS credentialing into the junior high\/youth camp curriculum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Updated Camp schedule &amp; Look <\/b>\u2013 A refreshed format designed for a more clear and concise camp experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block text-image vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/I70A8466-1000x720.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/I70A8466-1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/I70A8466-500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/I70A8466-1000x720.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-right-md text-right-lg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h2>Dance\/Song Camps<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>DANCE PROGRAM<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Bids to USA Dance Nationals <\/b>\u2013 NEW!\u00a0 Additional opportunity to qualify routines at camp, not just regionals! Any home routine performance at an overnight dance camp (not premier or showtime camps) receiving a superior ranking will receive a bid in the genre of their home routine choice to USA Dance Nationals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Drill Downs <\/b>\u2013 Adding a Drill Down \u201cHow To\u201d to the curriculum that will be shared with teams prior to arriving to camp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Introducing: Class Competition! <\/b>\u2013 GLOW all out in your class color below for an unforgettable night of games, performances, and surprises!\u00a0 Who will the TOP class be this summer?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>NFHS Credentialing for Junior High &amp; Youth <\/b>\u2013 Reenergized junior high and youth home camps that incorporates NFHS credentialing into the junior high\/youth camp curriculum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Updated Camp schedule &amp; Look <\/b>\u2013 A refreshed format designed for a more clear and concise camp experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>SPIRIT (SONG\/POM) PROGRAM<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Sideline Spirit <\/b>\u2013 3 cheers become 6 with same motions, but interchangeable words for offense and defense adaptation \u2013 perfect for sideline into the spotlight for Game Day competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Every Day is a Spirit Day! <\/b>\u2013 Daily concepts to keep the energy and unity alive the entire time at camp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>NFHS Credentialing for Junior High &amp; Youth <\/b>\u2013 Reenergized junior high and youth home camps that incorporates NFHS credentialing into the junior high\/youth camp curriculum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022<b>Updated Camp schedule &amp; Look <\/b>\u2013 A refreshed format designed for a more clear and concise camp experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"USA Band camp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07578.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><\/p>\n<h2>DRUM MAJOR CAMPS<\/h2>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">What&#8217;s new?<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Redesigned, research-informed leadership curriculum<\/b>\u00a0built specifically for drum majors and band leadership teams.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Enhanced Parade Competition &amp; Performance training<\/b>, including refreshed L-Pattern and I-Pattern curriculum.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Updated Field Show Competition &amp; Performance curriculum<\/b>\u00a0designed to strengthen student confidence, precision, and on-field leadership.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Program fully aligned with state and regional standards<\/b>, including the California State Association Education Standards &amp; Expectations, NCBA, SCSBOA, and Peacock\u2019s American Drum Major Competitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block text-image vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07109-copy-1000x720.jpeg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"USA Spirit Camp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07109-copy-1000x720.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07109-copy-500x360.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD07109-copy-1000x720.jpeg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-right-md text-right-lg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><p><strong>WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP (TEAMS) \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><strong>RESORT &amp; UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>St. Jude Letters or addresses for St. Jude Letters. As a part of our NFHS Squad Credentialing program, each athlete should complete two St. Jude letters.<\/li>\n<li>Music device\/portable speaker.<\/li>\n<li>Spirit Raising Props (signs, poms, megaphones, flags, etc.) for game day classes &amp; evaluations.<\/li>\n<li>Your school\u2019s traditional fight song and\/or a home routine (optional) for an evaluation\/showcase on night one of camp.<\/li>\n<li>Dress up attire for the final night of camp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"USA Class Competition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ASD08709.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><strong>What to Wear<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Comfortable, athletic attire and proper footwear for each day at camp. Many teams wear matching attire each day and bring uniforms for final day evaluation (recommended but not required). Your local Varsity Rep can assist you with affordable camp wear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>ALL Camps:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>SPIRIT NIGHT! <\/b>Dress up in class colors and bring the spirit for games, performances, and unforgettable fun on final night of camp!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Seniors: <b>PINK<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Juniors: <b>BLUE<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Sophomores: <b>GREEN<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Freshmen: <b>ORANGE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-3&#8243;]<div class='sidebar-tabs ' id='quick-links'><div class='tabs-list'><div class='tab-item tab-item-articles tab-active btn btn-sm btn-sky-blue' data-tab='articles'>News <i class='fa fa-angle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><div class='tab-item tab-item-events btn btn-sm btn-sky-blue' data-tab='events'>Varsity TV Events <i class='fa fa-angle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class='tabs-container'><h4 class='text-center text-uppercase text-nice-blue hide-lg text-articles'>News<\/h4><div class='tab-content tab-content-active' data-tab='articles'><div class='card-panel-horizontal card-panel-horizontal-group'><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/dos-and-donts-of-safety\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Dos and Don&#8217;ts of Safety<\/p><p class='info'><time>Mar. 1, 2021<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/camp-staff-lead-with-love\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Meet Our Summer Camp Staff Who Lead With Love<\/p><p class='info'><time>Aug. 17, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/summer-camp-fun\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Summer Camp is Still Packed with Fun<\/p><p class='info'><time>Jul. 22, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/5-strategies-to-team-bond-during-social-distancing\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>5 Strategies to Team Bond During Social Distancing<\/p><p class='info'><time>May. 28, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/full-out-to-chill-out\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>From Full Out to Chill Out<\/p><p class='info'><time>May. 15, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/raising-spirits-by-celebrating-others\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Raising Spirits by Celebrating Others<\/p><p class='info'><time>May. 7, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/amp-up-family-game-night\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Amp Up Family Game Night<\/p><p class='info'><time>Apr. 27, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/family-team-bonding\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Family Team Bonding<\/p><p class='info'><time>Mar. 23, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/lets-get-technical-fabrics\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Let&#8217;s Get Technical (Fabrics)<\/p><p class='info'><time>Mar. 5, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/casting-call-varsity-footwear-solestory\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Casting Call: Varsity Footwear #SoleStory<\/p><p class='info'><time>Feb. 25, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/the-perfect-cheer-shoes-and-dance-shoes-for-you-in-2020\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>The Perfect Cheer Shoes and Dance Shoes For...<\/p><p class='info'><time>Feb. 20, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small' ><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/varsitylondon-day-5-new-years-eve-fun\/' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/default-news-thumbnail.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>#VarsityLondon Day 5: New Years Eve Fun!<\/p><p class='info'><time>Dec. 31, 2019<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><h4 class='text-center text-uppercase text-nice-blue hide-lg text-events'>Varsity TV Events<\/h4><div class='tab-content' data-tab='events'><div class='card-panel-horizontal card-panel-horizontal-group'><!--SELECT SQL_CALC_FOUND_ROWS  wp_posts.ID\n\t\t\t\t\t FROM wp_posts  INNER JOIN wp_postmeta ON ( wp_posts.ID = wp_postmeta.post_id )  INNER JOIN wp_postmeta AS mt1 ON ( wp_posts.ID = mt1.post_id )\n\t\t\t\t\t WHERE 1=1  AND ( \n  wp_postmeta.meta_key = 'tv_event_start_date' \n  AND \n  ( mt1.meta_key = 'tv_event_end_date' AND CAST(mt1.meta_value AS DATETIME) >= '2026-04-30' )\n) AND wp_posts.post_type = 'tv_event' AND ((wp_posts.post_status = 'publish'))\n\t\t\t\t\t GROUP BY wp_posts.ID\n\t\t\t\t\t ORDER BY CAST(wp_postmeta.meta_value AS DATETIME) ASC, CAST(mt1.meta_value AS DATETIME) ASC, wp_posts.post_title ASC\n\t\t\t\t\t LIMIT 0, 12--><div class='card-horizontal small'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14624589-varsity-tv-247' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/d2779tscntxxsw.cloudfront.net\/Varsity-TV-Logo.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Varsity TV 24\/7<\/p><p class='info'><span class='event-meta is-live'>Watch Live Now<\/span><\/p><p class='info'>2025-11-03-2026-05-01<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14478856-2026-the-summit' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/d2779tscntxxsw.cloudfront.net\/61a913a44ec5c.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>The Summit<\/p><p class='info'><span class='event-meta is-live'>Watch Live Now<\/span><\/p><p class='info'>2026-04-30-2026-05-03<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='card-horizontal small'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14978055-2026-varsity-awards-reveals-the-summit-dance-summit' class='link'><div class='card-image bg-black card-bg-image b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/d2779tscntxxsw.cloudfront.net\/5b9a85a94e24f.png'><\/div><div class='card-content'><p class='title text-nice-blue'>Varsity Awards\/Reveals: Summit &amp; Dance<\/p><p class='info'><span class='event-meta is-live'>Watch Live Now<\/span><\/p><p class='info'>2026-04-30-2026-05-03<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-square-promo margin-bottom-35 hide-sm hide-md' id=''><div class='square-promo'><a href='http:\/\/bit.ly\/2GDXSrG' title='' target='_self' rel=''><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":137,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-263163","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-school-camps"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What&#039;s New in 2026 - USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What&#039;s New in 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-26T17:23:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/\",\"name\":\"What's New in 2026 - USA\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-03-24T18:34:41+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-26T17:23:18+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What&#8217;s New in 2026\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/\",\"name\":\"USA\",\"description\":\"The United Spirit Association\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What's New in 2026 - USA","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What's New in 2026","og_description":"[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]","og_url":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/","og_site_name":"USA","article_modified_time":"2026-03-26T17:23:18+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/","url":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/","name":"What's New in 2026 - USA","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/#website"},"datePublished":"2022-03-24T18:34:41+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-26T17:23:18+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/whats-new-at-camp\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What&#8217;s New in 2026"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/","name":"USA","description":"The United Spirit Association","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/263163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/137"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=263163"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/263163\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=263163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=263163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=263163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}