To this point, I’ve covered what criteria should be considered when choosing a cheerleading camp and why going to camp is so important. Now, let’s take the guess work out of the whole situation by giving you some comparisons of top choices.
I was able to speak with someone in each organization represented to ask some questions and get the details that will help make your decision a little easier.
>From Universal Cheerleaders Association, we spoke with Daniel Uselton.
AC: Where is your territory?
UCA: “Our camps are all across the nation and internationally as well. We have camps on nine-hundred major university campuses.”
AC: How many camps do you have going on this summer?
UCA: “2,500. Not including private camps. For private camps, we send instructors out to the squad’s location. This is great for teams that don’t want to travel.”
AC: Which is your most popular camp?
UCA: “The four day resident camp. The most popular camp to attend in Texas is held at Texas A&M. There are five camps at that location, scheduled for this summer, with anywhere from four hundred to one thousand students.”
AC: What is the biggest benefit of going to a UCA camp?
UCA: “After attending a UCA summer camp, you’ll be one hundred percent game ready. If you had to cheer the day after camp, you’d be ready to go.”
AC: What distinguishes a UCA camp from any other?
UCA: “Perfection through evaluation. At UCA, every team has a Private Coaching session each day with one of our highly trained instructors, and each night they have the opportunity to be evaluated on their progress. This opportunity for them to continually improve, and our talented staff, are what really sets us apart.”
AC: What is the most coveted award you give for a team? Individual?
UCA: “The Leadership Award because it’s voted on by the other teams at camp, so it’s peer recognition. As for the individual awards, All-Star cheerleader. This includes recognition at the camp and an invitation to travel to London or Houston, depending on age, and perform in a parade with other All-Star cheerleaders.”
To find out more details or sign up, visit www.varsity.com
>From American Cheerleaders Association, we spoke with Lance Wagers.
AC: Where is your territory?
ACA: “Our camps are mainly in Texas and Oklahoma, but we have camps in a number of different states across the country.”
AC: How many camps do you have going on this summer?
ACA: “We have twelve resident camps and about fifty private camps.”
AC: Which is your most popular camp?
ACA: “The camps we have at the University of North Texas. We teach about seventeen hundred students.
AC: What is the biggest benefit of going to an ACA camp?
ACA: “A low staff to student ratio.”
AC: What distinguishes an ACA camp from any other?
ACA: “The ACA Huddle Up program which offers really strong life and leadership skills.”
AC: What is the most coveted award you give for a team? Individual?
ACA: “The ACA Rock Award because it’s about strong leadership and the staff votes. For the individual, Star Cheer, Jump and Tumble. These awards offer an opportunity to travel to several different locations, including London to perform.
To find out more details or sign up, visit www.varsity.com
>From American Cheer Power, we spoke with Katie Sakkal.
AC: Where is your territory?
ACP: “All over the country. We mostly have private camps with one residential camp at Texas Sports Ranch in Crosby, Texas. There are approximately three hundred students.”
AC: How many camps do you have going on this summer?
ACP: “About seventy five camps across the country.”
AC: Which is your most popular camp?
ACP: “Stunt camps and private camps.”
AC: What is the biggest benefit of going to an ACP camp?
ACP: “You can design your own camp. We cater to everyone from school teams to all-stars to youth leagues. We create a program that fits your needs.”
AC: What distinguishes an ACP camp from any other?
ACP: “Personal attention and awards. Every athlete receives an award.”
AC: What is the most coveted award you give for a team? Individual?
ACP: “For the team, the Final Evaluation Award. For the individual, the Power Athlete Award. When someone becomes a Power Athlete, they get recognized at the camp with a ribbon and are invited to perform at a bowl game.”
To find out more details or sign up, visit www.cheerpower.com
I hope these comparisons help your team make the best choice possible. Remember, no matter which company you choose, the most important things are to be safe, have fun and get ready for a great season.
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