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Benefits of camp go well beyond cheerleading

Cheerleader camp will engage kids in many activities beneficial to them for a long time to come. For example, camps offer instruction in gymnastics-related activities that include acro, tumbling and floor exercises and more. Of course, these are excellent for promoting fitness and personal health. Cheerleading is a worthwhile activity with many benefits beyond the basics. Kids learn aspects of teamwork and positive thinking, and they develop cooperation at a young age.

Why cheerleader camp gives you an edge

As opposed to simply practicing on your own or taking part in cheerleader training at a school, a summer camp or March break camp offers a focused approach to cheerleading. In-depth training at some cheerleader summer camps may include any or all of the following features:

• Development of a variety of skills. Really great cheerleading incorporates many different aspects. Aspects of cheering that are taught at the best cheer camps include choreography, dance, stunt work, acrobatics, pyramid building, tumbling and more. Bring all these together, and you'll develop into a superior cheerleader.
• Competition preparation. Competition is an integral part of the life of the serious cheerleader. Specialized programs will offer a competition-preparation component or may even offer their own in-camp competitions. Dealing with the rigors of competition can be important training for young cheerleading enthusiasts.
• Individualized training. Some kids' cheer camps offer extensive one-on-one instruction, where young cheerleaders hone specific skills or techniques.
• In-depth analysis for your betterment. Like other sports camps, this type of camp may have in-depth tools such as video, to help you take a close look at techniques, to help you improve the little things that help make you great.

A number of cheerleader camps that list with ourkids.net are staffed by professional cheerleaders and choreographers. These people provide an excellent connection for kids and can also be very good role models to help kids succeed in cheering or in other life choices. Some related camps that may also be of interest to you include acro camps and gymnastics day camps; many families will send kids to a variety of camps over the summer, to cover a variety of interests and passions.