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TRADITIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Michigan’s Leading Overnight Cheer Camp for Teams
Take your team to the next level with elite coaching, full routine choreography, and high-impact skill training in a structured, team-focused environment. Designed for high school and middle school teams, this camp builds stronger athletes, sharper skills, and unstoppable confidence—preparing your team for its best season yet.
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Overnight Camp Options
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
07/24/26-07/26/26
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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
07/31/26-08/02/26
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Event Information
Team Type: High School/Jr High
Camp Type: University Camp
Activity: Cheer
Program: Standard / Traditional
Learn About Grand Valley's Facilities & Accommodations Here
Dynamic Schedule Based On Your Choices
Extra time on Day 2 to review material taught previous day. Extra time to debrief with your Private Coach after final performances.
Stunts & Pyramids
Our stunt and pyramid curriculum brings you new stunts each year and covers not only all skill levels, but also all team sizes as well. Making it possible for all teams to learn a pyramid they can use throughout any season!
Routine Selection
Every team gets to choose between two fully unique routines, allowing them to focus on what fits their team best:
The Cheerformance routine (like a homecoming-style routine) is performed to exclusive Core Athletic Music. Teams will have individualized time with Core Athletics Instructor(s) to create a routine that's personalized to your team's strengths!
Friday Night Lights Routine – A high-energy, collegiate-style routine designed for football and basketball games. This routine incorporates band chants and sideline cheer with stunting and crowd engagement. Quarter Cheer Routine – which is similar to a round 1 and consists of competitive cheer-style words performed with formations and jumps.
Quarter Cheer Routine - Which is similar to a round 1 and consists of competitive cheer-style words performed with formations and jumps.
We Demonstrate Everything We Teach
Our collegiate-level instructors don’t just explain—they show you how it’s done. From stunts to sideline material, athletes learn by seeing proper technique and execution firsthand, ensuring they leave camp with skills they can perform with confidence.
Athlete & Team Enhancing Elective Classes
Each team can choose from a variety of specialized classes designed to develop skills that support their season objectives. New options include Introduction to STUNT The Sport Class, Motions Claps and Vocals Class, Sideline Performance Class and more!
Private Coaching
Teams receive actionable feedback from our instructors to improve skills and gain confidence during practice sessions to become performance-ready.
Sideline Cheers
Own the sidelines with Collegiate-Style and MHSAA-Style Cheers for football and basketball games. Our instructors teach high-energy cheers and spiriting techniques to maximize crowd engagement. MHSAA-style focuses on precision drills like the 10-Count, while collegiate-style emphasizes energy and interaction. Teams will master clean motions, proper engagement techniques, and incorporate signs, poms, and megaphones for an even bigger impact. Every team leaves camp with game-ready cheers to elevate their sideline presence.
Leadership Curriculum
We've intertwined individualized and team-building leadership activities into our camp programming to make our camp platform a place for every athlete to become a leader and a place where teams can bond and achieve their goals.
Stunt Challenges
Who doesn’t love a little competition? Throughout stunt classes, teams will compete in various stunt challenges to test strength, endurance, and technique in a fun and competitive environment.
All-Core Cheerleader Tryout
The ultimate individual achievement! Athletes who stand out at camp have the opportunity to earn the title of All Core Cheerleader, representing the best talent at camp. This is our exclusive take on an elite cheerleader selection program.
New this year, prospects will be asked to demonstrate a Core Athletics stunt sequence in addition to a sideline cheer learned at camp, and any jumps/tumbling. More exciting oppertunities await for All-Core Cheerleaders in 2026-2027!
Second Night Fun Night
A surprise celebration tied to our summer camp theme! Athletes enjoy an unforgettable night of activities, music, and team bonding to close out Day 2 of camp in style. This is a great opportunity for athletes to build lifelong memories!
State-of-the-Art Facilities
We believe your athletes deserve the best, which is why we only select top-tier facilities for our Traditional Overnight Camps. Enjoy air-conditioned dorms, fresh and delicious dining, and high-quality training space to keep athletes comfortable and performing at their best.
Coaches Talk
An organized and structured time for coaches to network, ask questions and to soak up some of the secrets CA has to offer.
View Sample Schedule
See firsthand how your team will train, bond, and perform at Overnight Camp. With a schedule packed with game day and stunting classes, private coaching, team-building sessions, and high-energy nightly celebrations, every moment is designed to elevate skills, build confidence, and set your team up for success.
Camp Deposit Information
Final team information is due 30 days prior to the start of camp. Core Athletics will provide forms to submit final team information after registration.
Team information includes:
Final Roster/Final Headcount
Rooming List & Dietary Needs
Optional Day One Lunch
E-Waivers
Final camp payment is due 15 days prior to the start of camp.
A $500 per team non-refundable & non-transferable deposit is due at time of camp registration. Camp deposit will be applied to your final camp balance.
View the full Overnight Camp Policies and Procedures here
Gear up for greatness!
Camp merchandise will be available at all of our overnight camps and select buddy camps! Camp merchandise can also be found on our Pro Shop website 24/7 with shipping available!
View the FAQ Section below for more information on what to pack for camp !
Plan your season with confidence. The 2026 Core Athletics Camp & Clinic Guide puts everything coaches need in one place; camps, clinics, special events, dates, locations, and training options designed to help teams prepare, grow, and lead.
Whats New In Overnight Camps For 2026
We’re always evolving to bring your team the best overnight camp experience yet. With fresh training methods, new classes, and even more ways to customize your camp, this year’s camp is designed to push limits, refine skills, and deliver a game-changing experience for your athletes.
Introducing The Core Compass
Introducing The Core Compass
Fresh Camp Material
Experience brand-new material designed to keep your team ahead of the game. From updated cheers and chants to enhanced stunt sequences and leadership exercises, this year’s curriculum brings fresh energy and innovation to your private camp.
Introducing The Core Compass
Introducing The Core Compass
Expanded Class Options
Explore exciting new class options tailored to your team’s needs! From Competitive Jumps Class to Sideline Performance Class, choose the sessions that best support your athletes’ growth, performance, and future in cheer.
Introducing The Core Compass
Introducing The Core Compass
Elevated Pyramid Training
Master the art of building visually dynamic, high-impact pyramids for any team size. Learn creative modifications and strategic adjustments to maximize difficulty without compromising execution.
Introducing The Core Compass
Introducing The Core Compass
New Tumbling Workshop
While at camp refine your technique with our expert tumbling instructors as they break down key progressions, safe spotting techniques, and drills to help coaches confidently support their athletes’ development, while athletes practice new skills.
Introducing The Core Compass
Introducing The Core Compass
More Customizable Schedule
Take control of your camp experience! Coaches can now tailor their team’s schedule, selecting routines and optional classes that align with their philosophy, goals, and season priorities.
2026 Camp Theme
GOLD CARPET
This is your moment to step forward, prepared, confident, and ready.
The Golden Carpet represents preparation earned, not a spotlight given. It’s time to step onto your Golden Carpet, trusting the work you’ve put in and the path you’ve built.
For Second Night Celebration, go for gold—anything yellow, gold, or golden—and celebrate the work that brought you here.
Thank you guys so much for such a great experience! It was the first time at camp for a lot of my athletes and to hear their positive feedback is so encouraging. They really enjoyed themselves.
Nikki H
Waterford Kettering
My private coach was great. She really listened to our needs and respected that. She was a great mix with us. Thank you!
Amy P
Dexter High School
I loved the way the camp was ran overall. The material was great and I was very happy to have so much material we can actually use this season!
Autumm K
Hopkins High School
My girls learned to work together and got super excited about cheer. My team is all 6th-8th, so for most of them this was their first camp experience. The material was doable for them and the staff was great at adapting to their needs.
Erin S
East Jordan High School
The coaches were very helpful and amazing. They had positive attitudes and most importantly were ALL very knowledgable about the fundamentals of stunting, making it easier for all of them to teach every athlete on my team.
Bailey B
Northville High School
I felt like the energy the staff brought was great. The stunts were a step up from what we do, but the staff helped us get them. The cheers and dance were fun!
Chloe K
Marshall High School
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