Reputation: Cheer Boot Camp

Competitive cheering is a challenging and demanding sport that tests the limits of the body, mind, and spirit of every athlete that decides to participate. Whether you have a new cheerleader that wants to jump head first into the heat or an experienced cheerleader that is hungry for more action outside of the cheer season, Reputation: Cheer Boot Camp is a classic program that lights the fire inside your athletes. There are various branches in this program that are being offered in order to cover various ages based on grades and prior experience, such as our "Weekend Edition" designed for new and seasoned athletes from third grade through eighth grade. Find out which branch is right for your athlete below and see if it is being offered in a town near you by connecting with us through our Contact page!

Weekend Edition

Days: Saturday, Sunday

Time: 0800-1630 (8am-4:30pm) in most cases. Times may vary depending on location.

Recommended Experience: None needed

Created for cheerleaders in third grade up to and including twelfth grade looking to participate in competitive cheering. During this experience all athletes will be taught basic cheering skills and participate in low-medium intensity workouts throughout each day. At the end of the second day all athletes will display their newly learned skills in front of their families, perform a short cheer, and perform a four 8-count cheer dance to music.

All participants must have a waiver signed by their parent / legal guardian and have it turned in to the Head Cheer Camp Instructor either in person or through email prior to the start of the program. Contact information is always listed in the waiver form.

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What should athletes expect and what is expected of them?

1. Activities will start at approximately 0800 hours (8am). Because of this, all athletes are expected to arrive no later than 0755 hours (7:55am) so they are ready to cheer by the start of the day. There will be penalties for late arrivals. If you do not show up for the first day you are not allowed to be present for the second day and will not be issued a refund.

2. Firm yet kind instruction will be carried out by the Head Instructor of the camp during the experience as well as from other instructors. All athletes should always remember that they will not be told to do something that will jeopardize their safety in any way, shape, or form.

3. All athletes should expect to learn all the basic skills of cheering including, but not limited to, motions, jumps, and stunting.

4. All athletes are expected to put their best foot forward and participate in all activities. Refusal to cooperate and participate throughout the experience may be grounds for early dismissal from the program with no refund issued.

Weekend EXTREME Edition

Days: Saturday, Sunday

Time: 0800-1700 (8am-5pm) in most cases. Times may vary depending on location.

Recommended Experience: 3 years or more

Created for cheerleaders in fifth grade up to and including twelfth grade looking to participate in competitive cheering. During this experience athletes will review basic and intermediate cheering skills and participate in various medium-high intensity workouts throughout each day. At the end of the second day all athletes will perform a cheer as well as a four 8-count cheer dance to music in front of their families.

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What should athletes expect and what are expected of them?

1. Activities will start at approximately 0800 hours (8am). Because of this, all athletes are expected to arrive no later than 0755 hours (7:55am) so they are ready to cheer by the start of the day. There will be penalties for late arrivals. If you do not show up for the first day, you are not allowed to be present for the second day and will not be issued a refund.

2. All athletes should expect firm, intense instruction by the Head Instructor of the camp during the experience and will not be told to do something that will jeopardize their safety in any way. Voices of the instructor(s) may be elevated to high levels of intensity during the experience.

3. Participation in cheer-related activities and workouts each day are not optional. All athletes are expected to participate in all activities throughout the experience and refusal to do so may be grounds for early dismissal from the program with no refund to be issued.

Warning: This branch is the most intense out of all the branches we offer, thus the word "EXTREME" in the title. Due to the intensity of this experience, we do not recommended this branch for athletes who are completely new to competitive cheering, cannot handle moderate levels of physical stress/strain, cannot handle long periods of loud voices and/or noises, or are suffering from injuries that will prevent them from participating in all activities.

School/College Edition

Days: Saturday, Sunday

Time: 0800-1700 (8am-5pm) in most cases. Times may vary depending on location.

Recommended Experience: None needed

Created for only middle school, high school, and collegiate competitive and sideline cheering teams. During this experience all athletes will learn/review basic cheering skills and participate in low-medium intensity workouts throughout each day. At the end of the second day all athletes will participate in a mock "try-out" to test their newly learned or refined skills.

The Head Coach of the team must sign a waiver and have it turned in to the Head Cheer Camp Instructor either in person or through email prior to the start of the program. Contact information is always listed in the waiver form.

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What should athletes expect and what is expected of them?

3. All athletes should expect to learn/refine all the basic skills of cheering including, but not limited to, motions, jumps, and stunting.

"Spirit Camp" (Summer)

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Time: 0800-1600 (8am-4pm) everyday

Recommended Experience: None needed

Created for cheerleaders in kindergarten up to and including eighth grade looking to participate in competitive cheering. During this experience all athletes will be taught basic cheering skills and participate in fun activities each day. During the afternoon of the fifth day all athletes will display their newly learned skills in front of their families by performing a short camp routine along with a cheer routine created by their grade group instructor.

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What should athletes expect and what is expected of them?

1. Activities will start at approximately 0800 hours (8am). Because of this, all athletes are expected to arrive no later than 0755 hours (7:55am) so they are ready to cheer by the start of the day.

3. All athletes should expect to learn all the basic skills of cheering including, but not limited to, motions, jumps, and stunting.

4. All athletes are expected to put their best foot forward every day and participate in all camp activities. Refusal to cooperate and participate throughout the experience may be grounds for early dismissal from the program with no refund issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should athletes bring and wear to camp?

All athletes should wear a t-shirt and shorts with clean, white sneakers that have not been worn outside. For safety purposes, all athletes' must have their hair pulled up and out of the facial area, and all jewelry must be removed prior to arrival each day (including all piercings) NO EXCEPTIONS. All athletes must also bring their own water bottles and pack a lunch to eat on site for each day. We are not responsible for providing food for your athletes.

Where is this program being offered?

We are always reaching out to various locations, particularly recreational departments and schools, in order to provide this program to as many people as possible. Please get in touch with your local recreation department or school athletics director to see if we are offering this program in your area. If you cannot find this program in your town but see it being offered in a town near yours, you are always more than welcome to sign your athlete up (be sure to check that school or recreational department's rules and guidelines regarding non-residents first).

How much does it cost to sign my athlete or team up for this program?

The cost per individual varies due to multiple factors we must consider, such as cost of the space we are renting and potential cost of equipment. However, we can say that our base number that we always start from for cost per individual is $25.00 per day for our weekend-long camps and $80.00 total for our week-long camp. Again, this price may vary depending on location so please reach out to us directly for an exact amount.

If something comes up before the program starts and I need to withdraw my team or athlete, will I be refunded?

We understand that circumstances can change, therefore we allow for full refunds for participants who withdraw from the program three days prior to the first day of instruction. If you decide to withdraw your team or athlete after this designated time, you will not be given a refund.

If my athlete has special needs and would like to participate in competitive cheering, should they sign up for this program?

If they are not able to keep up with a fast-paced group learning environment then the weekend-long "Boot Camps" may not be the most efficient choice for them, however they may still greatly benefit from the week-long "Spirit Camp". If this is still too challenging and daunting for your athlete, we would instead recommend that you check out our program Reputation: Empower and inquire further with us about details for that program before signing them up for a "Boot Camp" experience. However, if your child is able to learn in fast-paced group environments then they should have no problems during any of our above listed camp branches.