University of Oklahoma Athletics
Spirit Camps
April 06, 2023 | Athletics
Dear Coach, Advisor, and Parents,
Greetings from the Oklahoma Sooners! The University of Oklahoma Cheer and Pom squads are excited to invite you to the 71st year of cheerleading, mascot and dance camps. We hope that the information below will be helpful as you go through the process of selecting a camp for your team/squad.
Our camps are managed by adult university staff members. The University and OU Camp Staff do everything possible to ensure that you and your squad have the most positive, safe, and secure camp experience. We have University personnel and camp managers on site 24 hours a day to provide you with any and all help that you might need. Campus police are available at all times and routinely stop by our camp activities. All camp staff (university and Varsity) have to pass a background check and complete Minors on Campus training before they can work for OU Spirit Camps.
Peggy Whaley
Spirit Camps Director
Memorial Stadium
McCasland Field House
Sarkey's Fitness Center
Couch Cafeteria
| Date | Camp |
|---|---|
| May 28-31 | NCA Leadership Camp |
| June 1-3 | NCA Cheer/Mascot Camp |
| June 3-6 | UCA Cheer/Mascot Camp |
| June 3-6 | UCA Stunt Camp & Performance Camp |
| June 10-12 | NCA INNOVATIVE SPEED Camp |
| June 13-15 | UCA Cheer Camp |
| June 17-19 | NCA Cheer/Mascot Camp |
| June 17-19 | NCA Junior Hight & Middle School Camp |
| June 16-19 | NCA Cheer/Mascot Camp |
Cheer Camp Prices
May 28-31, June 3-6 and July 16-19
Resident Student - $415
Resident Coach - $385
Instruction Only Student - $275
Instruction Only Coach - $165
June 1-3, June 13-15, June 17-19
Resident Student - $365
Resident Coach - $325
Instruction Only Student - $275
Instruction Only Coach - $165
June 10-12
Resident Student - $375
Resident Coach - $325
Instruction Only Student - $275
Instruction Only Coach - $165
Registration Form
| Date | Camp |
|---|---|
| May 28-31 | NDA Dance Camp |
| June 3-6 | UDA Dance Camp |
| July 9-12 | NDA Dance Camp |
Dance Camp Prices
Resident Student - $410
Resident Coach - $380
Instruction Only Student - $270
Instruction Only Coach - $165
How to choose a camp for your squad/team?
All of the OU cheer camps are open to any squad, regardless of the type of squad you have. We do have some camp dates that have traditionally drawn specific squad types. For instance, most small schools and small squads (8 or less members) attend the June 17-19 NCA camp. New for 2024: Middle school and junior highs have their own session, June 17-19! For competitive teams, the UCA Stunt Camp and the NCA INNOVATIVE Speed camp are popular.
2024 Camp Features
- All OU Cheer Camps are OSSAA sanctioned
- One free advisor/director/coach per team/squad.
- NFHS Squad Credential Program offered at all OU Camps. This program will be a requirement to attend the 2025 NCA High School and Junior High Nationals and the 2025 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship. This credentialing program is only offered at Varsity Spirit Camps (NCA & UCA).
- Water slide, dance party with D.J. and FREE sno-cones.
- Free OU camp t-shirts for every registered participant (advisor/coaches also)
- Members of the OU Spirit Squads will greet you and your squad/team and assist you in the check-in process.
- All OU Spirit campers will be invited to a 2024 OU football game and perform a cheer/dance routine at pre-game or halftime. Price of the game ticket TBA.
Why OU Camps continue to be popular for squads and teams:
- All cheer camps are held in the Sarkey's Fitness Center, and dance camps in McCasland Fieldhouse (both air conditioned) and all cheer classes will utilize cheer mats.
- The best coach's education and tips on how to be the best advisor/director/coach. Benefit from $1 MILLION DOLLAR Secondary Liability Insurance. Free curriculum DVD, coaches manual and coaches gift.
- All cheer instructional staff is USA safety certified.
- Payment plans for those squads/teams that have financial concerns.
Game day format will be taught at each cheer camp so that squads/teams can learn material to compete in the OSSAA Game Day competition and Game Day competitions at nationals.
OU Camp InformationThe University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Okla. The campus is reached by traveling east of I-35 on Lindsey Street approximately two miles. The residence halls can be reached by turning south onto Asp Avenue and traveling to a stop sign. A campus map will be included in your camp confirmation packet.
Advisors/Directors/Coaches
OU has a campus supervision policy where 1 adult per 12 minors is required. For example, if a squad has 16 members, then 2 adults would be required to stay overnight with the group. Advisors/directors/coaches must be an adult at least 21 years of age. No one under the age of 21 will be allowed to act as an advisor/director and be responsible for the squad/team.
Check-In
All check-in times on Day 1 of each camp is from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Opening rally begins at 1:00 p.m. If the size of the camp warrants check-in times, coaches/advisors will receive an email with those times listed.
Housing
OU Spirit Camps are housed in university housing. Assignment of housing will be made about a month prior to camp. Coaches/advisors will receive an email with the assignment and directions to the facility.
Meals
All meals will be served in the Couch Cafeteria. There is a variety of menu items for the camp participants. For example, there is a salad bar, sandwich bar, hot entrees, dessert bar, etc.
Athletic Trainers
OU Spirit Camps will provide Certified Athletic Trainers who will be available at all classes and sessions. Please contact the trainer in the event of an injury or illness.
Camp T-Shirt
All participants and advisors/directors will receive a FREE official OU Camp t-shirt as a way of saying thanks for attending OU camps. You will be able to order t-shirts from the room assignment form.
Medical Information
The University of Oklahoma's Goddard Health Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and available to the participants of the spirit camps. Any major illnesses or injury will be referred to Norman Regional Hospital. Participants will be responsible for paying their own medical expenses at the time treatment is received. A limited-coverage accident and sickness insurance policy is provided for campers who have no insurance.
Release Form
Minor's Release & Acknowledgment must be signed by a parent or legal guardian of the camp participant. Please bring this form and all forms to camp.
Camp Partners
The National Cheerleaders Association and the University of Oklahoma began a partnership in 1953 by offering cheerleader and drill-team camps on the OU campus. NCA is the oldest and the first cheerleading company. For information on NCA Camps and Competitions go to www.varsity.com/nca
National Dance Alliance, the dance division of NCA, started holding pom and dance camps on the OU campus in 1976. For information on NDA Camps and Competitions go to www.varsity.com/nda
Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association began their partnership with OU in 1994. UCA and UDA is the choice of the University of Oklahoma Spirit Squads. For information on UCA Camps and Competitions go to www.varsity.com/uca/. For information on UDA Camps and Competitions go to www.varsity.com/uda/.
