NCA Camp Curriculum is based on core principals that ensure cheerleaders learn the proper safety technique and develop a strong foundation. Check out the top notch CURRICULUM being taught at NCA Camps! We have PROGRAMS to fit the needs of all teams!

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SAFETY FIRST
NCA sets the standard for safety with specific safety classes which provide hands-on training for the entire team. Teams learn proper safety techniques to ensure safe practice and performance all year long. NCA Staff conducts skill checks to direct team members to the stunt class right for them.

STUNTS AND PYRAMIDS
NCA stunt classes, organized by skill level, guarantees your team will receive the attention and help they deserve. Teams can choose to concentrate on Game Day stunts or learn plenty of innovative Performance transitions. NCA will perfect your athletes technique which will guarantee safe stunting for the entire year!

CHEERS & CHANTS
NCA offers a variety of Game Day and Performance cheers and chants, developed by choreographers from across the country. Your teams will love them all, so take home the style that works for you.

JUMPS
Who doesn't love to see great jumps! NCA provides TWO specialized Jump Classes giving personalized instruction and drills to build technique for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced jumps.

DANCES, DANCES AND MORE DANCES
Dances are always a favorite at NCA. Start out with the always memorable Spirit Dance and then pick other dances in our Specialty Classes. Teams that attend camp will receive a 2009 Curriculum DVD that includes all 12 of the NCA dances.

NCA PRIMETIME
One-on-one time set aside each day so your NCA Buddy can help you with whatever you choose...evaluation material, stunts, cheers, dances or material from home -- you choose!

BASKET BUILDERS
Everyone loves basket tosses! With safety as our #1 concern, each team will first check-off the 5 steps that it takes to throw the perfect basket toss and then progress to those crowd-pleasing tosses.

BLEACHERMANIA
BleacherMania is taught in the all NEW Radical Response class!! Join us and learn BleacherMania...original drumbeats & FUN Game Day choreography. With the personal assistance from the NCA Staff your team will organize entire routines that will be ready for your first Pep Rally.

FUN DAY
Let your creative spirit flow! Its time to pick a theme and dress up for a day full of Fun Day activities.

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PROGRAMS

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ALL-STAR PROGRAM
The perfect mix of performance material and team-bonding exercises. NCA will help you improve your teams technique in motions, jumps, stunts, dances and more. Teams will also choreograph an individual routine to the Jam, an exclusive track on the NCA Summer Camp CD, to perform for evaluation. The All-Star Program also offers Top Gun competitions for individuals to compete against one another. If an All-Star Program is not available in your area, an NCA Performance Program can meet the needs of an all-star teams.

CHRISTIAN PROGRAM
This is the Summer Camp for teams seeking a Christian atmosphere. Christian Camp offers the same great cheers, chants and stunts as well as opportunities to live out their faith with daily devotionals incorporated into Team Esteem sessions, open mic time, and sharing time with the NCA Staff. Cheerleaders and Coaches will leave camp with a better understanding of who they are as a team, and what great potential they have as Christian role models in their homes, schools, and communities.

ELITE CLASSES are now offered at ALL Resident Camps!
Offered at ALL resident locations! Pick the curriculum that's right for your team: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Elite. This program is ideal for those who have team members at different levels because each team member can attend the class that is appropriate for their skill level.

JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAM now offered at ALL Resident Camps!
Designed for specifically for younger cheerleaders from Junior High and Middle Schools and are typically in conjunction with a standard Resident Camp. Every level of curriculum is offered to meet the needs of all teams in an age-appropriate teaching environment.

MASCOT PROGRAM
Designed by the country's best mascots, this program will help your mascot reach new heights! Teams with mascots are encouraged to attend Camps that offer the Mascot Program so both can work together to improve unity and school spirit. Mascot Classes are held throughout the day to improve specific aspects of mascoting and evaluations are held in the evening with the team.

NATIONAL FEDERATION STUNT PROGRESSION COURSE
For an additional $40, this course will be offered at various NCA Camp locations throughout the country. Upon completing the course, coaches receive bronze-level credentialing for the National Federation. Registration takes place the first day of Camp.

NON-BUILDING PROGRAM
ALL camp types offer a Non-Building program which takes place during any stunt, basket or pyramid class. These sessions offer options for teams such as attending more specialty classes, jump classes or game-day classes. Non-building curriculum is available at all NCA camps.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Focuses on the Performance aspect of cheerleading. Teams have fun choreographing individual routines to the Jam, an exclusive track on the NCA Summer Camp CD, then performing it for evaluation. Teams will also enjoy NCAs creative Cheer and Chant curriculum taught at these Camps. All Performance Camps offer Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Elite curriculum.

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