National Cheerleading Association

The University of Oklahoma will host the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) camps June 14-17, June 21-24, July 14-17, and July 21-24. The camps cost $280 for resident students and $170.oo for commuter students. The cost of camp also includes meals and accommodations. Throughout the 4 days that campers spend on OU's campus, they will create bonds with their fellow teammates as well as learn both game day and competition material.

In 1948, Lawrence "Herkie" Herkimer founded the National Cheerleading Association in an effort to create well-rounded cheerleaders. NCA camps work to improve not only cheerleaders' skills but also improve their work ethic. In the end, these camps benefit everyone. NCA has designed their overnight camps to improve communication and mechanical skills for both the cheerleaders as well as their coaches. Also, since the camps take place in the summer, it gives new teammates a chance to bond with each other; teammate trust is extremely important when it comes to team sports such as cheerleading.

Overall, cheerleading can be a very dangerous sport but the NCA staff have come together to ensure the safety of the cheerleaders. By attending camp, learning proper techniques, and bonding with teammates, cheerleading become less dangerous and more fun. While at camp, cheerleading squads have the opportunity to compete and win invitations to compete in national competitions. Visit nca.varsity.com for more information on cheerleading camps, competitions, and safety.