What Do You Need for Cheer Camp?

Cheer camp offers girls the opportunity to build self-confidence. Girls learn how to work as a team while strengthening their interpersonal skills. Being part of a cheer team also highlights the importance of having a cooperative and positive attitude. Avoid rushing to pack by making a necessary clothing list ahead of your departure date. Verify with camp counselors and coaches whether a uniform is required.

  1. Formal Attire

    • Show your coaches and teammates that you are ready to work and to establish an atmosphere that's team-focused by arriving at cheer camp donning the correct attire. If it has been announced that all attendees will wear a uniform, then pack it. Different camps require different pieces; however, most request that girls at least wear the same color. Available applicable articles of clothing include skirts, shorts and skorts for the bottom and a polo or T-shirt on top. Tank tops and sweatshirt-style hooded tops are also suggested.

    Casual Wear

    • Some camps are more casual by nature and therefore have less stringent requirements for your outfit. Suitable options for this type of setting include loose-fitting shorts or shorts specifically made for cheering. A comfortable, lightweight, solid-color shirt that you don't mind getting dirty is necessary. Tennis shoes need to be broken in to avoid blistering while on your feet all day. Wear thin fabric socks to avoid sweating.

    Ideas

    • Impress your coaches and inspire new friends by arriving at cheer camp ready to share ideas regarding team spirit and specific physical ideas to accompany the cheers. If you are already familiar with specific cheers or chants, then at the appropriate time suggest one or two options to a coach or single friend cheerleader. Once you've gauged that your suggestion is well-received, ask if you can perform the cheer or announce the chant to the entire group.

    A Positive Attitude

    • Before you convince your parents to sign you up for cheer camp, it's helpful to have a short chat with yourself and to be honest about your expectations. A positive attitude will help you easily and quickly excel at learning new cheers and chants. As the first and second days pass and pressure to master new routines mounts, the right attitude will ensure that you stay focused on what needs to get accomplished. Show you're up to any challenge by remaining determined to hear and understand what is being conveyed to you in the camp.