Must Dos for UDA Camp

Must Dos for UDA Camp

The clock is ticking away, and students everywhere are anxiously awaiting the final bell of the school year. Summer is quickly approaching- backyard cookouts, lazy days spent by the pool, and festive, colorful firework displays are just around the corner. Before you know it, the time has come for your team to attend UDA camp! Want to make the most of your experience? Here are some “Must Do’s” for UDA camp:

Know Your Teammates

“Yeah, yeah, I know my team. I mean… we all go to the same school, right?”

Wrong. Have you spoken to each other since tryouts? Do you know why they love to dance? Do you know what their favorite romantic comedies are? Do you know their cousin’s, boyfriend’s middle name? Probably not. Although you may know the names of your teammates, you may not know them personally. In order to make the most of your season together, grow close with one another. Use your time at UDA camp to bond as a whole. Spend time together at meals, breaks, and dismissals. Practice routines together and perform them for other teammates, and most importantly- participate in nightly ‘Teambuilding’ and ‘Team Turnt Up’! Not only will these activities increase communication, they focus on including everyone to build chemistry and trust between team members. After all, far more can be accomplished together than apart.

Be Spirited

“Pump, pump, pump it up- pump that UDA spirit up!”

There is nothing quite like a ‘UDA Camp Kickoff’. As soon as you walk through the gymnasium’s double doors, you see teams upon teams, excited instructors, and loud, rambunctious music. It is time for camp to finally begin! Although you may find yourself asking “where do I fit in?” or “how can I become a team player this week?” the answer is quite simple. Campers, you are the spirit of UDA! Your instructors and staff could not operate camp without your peppy little selves, or your encouraging words. Why not set a spirited example for teams to follow? After all, who wouldn’t want to earn the UDA Super Spirit Stick at the end of the night?

Give It 100%   

“This is NOT a mark!”

We get it, trust us. UDA camp is probably an atmosphere with which you are not accustomed. It may seem intimidating and obnoxious at first, but what do you have to lose? Why not go all out, join in on the fun, and make this camp one for the books? Yes, it will be exhausting. Yes, it will require extreme amounts of energy. Yes- your team will get what you put into it! Not only will your team’s hard work pay off at the end of camp, you will be able to see your improvement, dedication, and drive throughout the upcoming season. As staff, we strive to make your memories and experiences at UDA camp the best possible- and we can’t do this without you!