Camp Required Forms & FAQs

What is the theme for 2025?

Being “All In” is about believing in the power of unity, where every effort counts, and every individual has a place. Channel your inner Wildcat by dressing up as your favorite High School Musical Characters and celebrate the power of unity. Let’s sing, dance, and cheer as one – because we’re all in this together!

What should we bring to camp?

• Poms for Game Day classes
• Personal stereo for practice
• Performance Uniforms (optional)
• Addresses for St. Jude Letters
• Spirit Exchange: As a part of our Team Time message, we are going to be doing a “Spirit Exchange” at every overnight camp. Teams need to bring something that their athletes can give to an athlete from another team during this time. It needs to be something representative of their programs school colors, team motto, a quality they value, or something encouraging for another dancer. Each person can bring their own idea of what the item should be, or you can turn it into a team bonding craft project prior to camp. The Staff will be participating as well! In return, each dancer will receive an item from another team to take with them as well to remember the gift of Spirit forever!

What’s new for 2025?

• Customizable one-on-one sessions at all Camp Types
• Reimagined Game Day Implementation: Signs, Sidelines & Spirit!
• Optional educational curriculum that directly correlates to the intermediate division
• Game Day material designed for entire Spirit Program!
• Interactive activity booklet to earn NFHS Credentialing

What do you do if you can’t get in touch with your Varsity Rep?

Contact your NDA State Director or call us at 877.NDA.2WIN.

What do I need to bring with me to registration on the first day of camp?

• Release and Waiver Forms for each participant and coach. Please confirm the insurance section is filled out correctly and the form is signed by a parent/guardian.
• Copy of your method of payment. Ex: Purchase Order, School Check, etc.
• Copy of your zero balance invoice, and/or be able to log into My Camp Registrations on MyVarsity.com.

When will I get my summer camp music?

For eligible camps, you will receive an email with directions on music 3 days before camp. All directions for download can be found in the email or on varsity.com/music.

When is my camp bill due?

Go to My Camp Registrations to see your invoice with balance due dates.

What is the process for All-American Tryouts?

Check out everything you need to know about the NDA All-American Process by clicking here.

What do we do with our St. Jude Letters?

If your team has already ordered and filled out St. Jude Letters, bring them to camp! If your team has not already filled out St. Jude letters, please have each athlete bring two (2) addresses to camp. Remember that each athlete is required to fill out two (2) St. Jude letters for the NFHS Squad Credentialing program.

How can I qualify for Nationals?

All teams attending the 2026 NDA High School National Championship must receive 1) Varsity Sprit/NFHS Squad Credentialing AND 2) NDA Nationals bid to be eligible to attend. 75% of the team competing at NDA High School Nationals must complete Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing. The best way to get credentialed is at a Varsity Spirit Summer Camp.

As the partner in building strong school spirit programs, the squad credentialing program has been developed in conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Our history with the NFHS has spanned more than thirty-five years, and we share the same values. The Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing program is taught at camp every summer and focuses on the importance of safety, leadership, and the five key pillars of a successful spirit program: Ambassador, Athlete, Entertainer, Spirit Raiser, and Crowd Leader.

WHY IS TEAM CREDENTIALING IMPORTANT?

• Check out the importance and details of NFHS Squad Credentialing HERE

Varsity Spirit DANCE Camps:

All adults attending an overnight camp in an official capacity with the team, participating at camp and/or serving in a supervisory capacity of the team must have a USA Cheer Membership. This typically includes coaches, choreographers and chaperones.  The Dance, Cheer Coach, STUNT Coach or Professional Membership is acceptable.  Membership is strongly recommended for all other coaches and team personnel that attend home camps, day camps and clinics.

Varsity Spirit will cover the membership fee for all registered coaches and team personnel who attend a Varsity Spirit camp lasting two or more days. Coaches must complete their membership requirements before their camp.

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Below, you will find the digital waivers for camps/clinics:

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Below, you will find the guidance that we believe is necessary for each identified group to follow in order to conduct a safe and enjoyable camp/clinic:

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Needed for most Overnight Camps, Home Camps, Day Camps and Clinics:
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Camp & Clinic Terms and Conditions:
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College Camp Terms and Conditions:
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