Please be aware that if this camp becomes full and we have not received a deposit, your team may be asked to come as a commuter or move to one of our other camps.
Camp Dates: July 21-24, 2026
Camp Code: TX SA I UCA (3-night stay)
Location: University of Texas at San Antonio
| Resident Fees |
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| Athlete – $490 |
| Coach – $440 |
| Commuter Fees |
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| Athlete – $275 |
| Coach – $235 |
Commuter meal tickets: $110.00 per person for all meals during camp.
Required Before Camp
What to Expect at Camp
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP
- UCA/Varsity Rep will notify us when you register with them. Your camp registration is not finalized until Southwest Camps’ Registration Form is processed.
- If you haven’t registered with UCA yet, that’s OK. This may be done after you complete Southwest Camps’ Registration Form.
- Southwest Camps’ Registration Form (You will get a confirmation email from JotForm.com. Please make sure your email server does not block or think it’s spam.)
- Your team will NOT be registered for camp until we have received our online Registration Form. This form contains information that is NOT provided to us by UCA.
Helpful Hints
- Please note that Varsity Spirit 2026 Rules has a 1:10 adult to participant ratio required for their camps.
- Email address should be one you check regularly throughout the summer. Important camp information and updated invoices will be sent to this email address until camp starts.
- If any information should change after you have completed our form, DO NOT fill out this form again. Please call or email Southwest Camps with any changes in numbers, contact information, etc. Be sure to include the school’s name, group, and camp attending.
- If you have changes in participants or coaches that will be attending camp, please notify Southwest Camps immediately so we may update your account and the campus accordingly.
- Individual Participant (not with a team)
The individual participant must be accompanied at all times by a registered adult sponsor (21 or over). The adult sponsor must pay applicable fees and plan on attending the coaches/directors meeting each day for important information. - Make sure to include all bus drivers, chaperones, sponsors, and coaches staying in dorm on your registration form.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS
| Resident Fees |
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| Athlete – $490 |
| Coach – $440 |
| Commuter Fees |
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| Athlete – $275 |
| Coach – $235 |
Commuter meal tickets: $110.00 per person for all meals during camp.
- Prices are per team member or individual (not with a team) attending camp.
- $200 per person (overnight athlete/coach) deposit is required by May 26, 2026. (Non-refundable after June 9, 2026)
- $100 per person (athlete/coach – commuter) deposit is required by May 26, 2026. (Non-refundable after June 9, 2026)
- A $50 per team, per week late fee will be applied until the deposit is received.
- Your deposit guarantees your spot at camp. If the camp does become full and we have not received your deposit, you may be asked to come as a commuter or move to another camp.
- Invoices are not automatically emailed. Upon request, we will be glad to send you an invoice. Please include the school’s name, group, and camp attending in your request.
- Southwest Camps does not have a parent payment portal and does not accept individual payments (team member). The coach, school or the booster club is responsible for collecting individual athlete payments and submitting the entire amount to us all at once.
- Please send all payments to Southwest Camps P.O. Box 350 Cisco TX 76437 NOT UCA.
- Payment options: official school check, cashier’s check, credit card (3% fee applies), money orders or ACH/EFT. Personal, gym, booster club or business checks will not be accepted after June 9, 2026.
- Full Payment is due by June 23, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Purchase orders for deposit amounts will be accepted to hold your spot at camp. However, they must be paid in full absolutely no later than May 26, 2026. (Non-refundable after June 9, 2026)
- Purchase orders for the remaining balance must be paid in full absolutely no later than June 23, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Due to the 2026 Varsity 10:1 Ratio Rule, Southwest Camps will extend a $50 credit to each registered chaperone/other adult attending in order to meet that ratio.
REFUNDS -CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds will not be available until after the completion of all 2026 camps and are refunded back to the person or school that paid for camp.
Southwest Camps retains the following amounts per person from any refund you might be due for cancellations or drops.
If canceled or dropped between:
| 45 – 31 days prior to camp start date | $200 per person non-refundable |
| 30 – 15 days prior to camp start date | 50% of total camp fee per person non-refundable |
| 14 – 0 days prior to camp start date | No Refunds |
CAMP ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
USA CHEER MEMBERSHIP
Varsity Spirit requires all adults attending an Overnight Camp have a USA Cheer/Dance Coach or Professional Membership. Only one of the two USA Cheer memberships is necessary to meet this requirement. The Cheer/Dance Coach Membership is recommended—with the safety and risk management course, along with professional liability coverage—but either the Cheer/Dance Coach Membership or Professional Membership meet this requirement for Varsity Spirit Overnight Camps. Please print out and bring to camp. Varsity Spirit will cover the membership fee for all registered coaches and team personnel who attend a Varsity Spirit camp lasting two or more days. Check out this link for more information: Which Membership is Right for Me?
Supervision of Minors at Overnight Camps
- Authorized Adult Supervision Requirement: Varsity Spirit requires a 1:10 authorized adult (coach, sponsor, school employee, or parent chaperone) to participant ratio. All authorized adults must be 21 or older, have an active USA Cheer/Dance Membership, and be registered for the camp through Varsity Spirit.
- During Instructional Camp Hours: Each team must always have one authorized adult in charge present with participants. Varsity Spirit’s instructional and administrative staff will also be present to ensure compliance with Varsity Spirit’s required supervision ratios. For teams with over 30 participants, at least two authorized adults are required.
- Outside Instructional Camp Hours: Varsity Spirit’s supervision requirement (1:10 authorized adult-to-participant ratio) must be maintained during all times other than instructional camp hours, including commuting, dining, accommodations, and open practice. If campers are staying overnight, the authorized adult(s) must also stay overnight onsite.
NCA/VARSITY RELEASE & WAIVER FORMS
Varsity Spirit has transitioned to digital waivers this season. Everyone attending camp or staying in the dorm must fill out the Participant Release & Waiver form, this does include coaches, chaperones, and bus drivers. These waivers must be completed before the first day of camp. All camper insurance and medical information, to include medication, is now the coach’s responsibility to collect and maintain. Please print out and bring to camp.
DIGITAL WAIVERS
- The link to the waiver is available on your myVarsity account.
- Both the waiver template and link to the waiver are unique to your registration and prepopulated with your team’s name, registration number, camp you are attending, and camp dates.
- Click the red plus sign (+) to the right of the link to see the names of all camp attendees who have completed their waivers.
- Please ensure all waivers are completed 3 weeks prior to camp. If an athlete submits their waiver more than once, that’s not a problem! Once submitted, please allow up to 2 hours for waivers to show up in your MyVarsity! Do you need help? Click here: Digital Waivers and FAQ
Please join the Camp BAND to receive important updates from UCA/Varsity staff including schedules, any last-minute updates, etc. UCA UTSA Cheer Camp Band Link
EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM:
Emergency Contact Form– (PDF Form Fill – download required)
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- Complete this form, print and sign. The original must be turned in at camp check-in. Make a copy for yourself to keep with you at all times during camp.
- Everyone attending camp and staying on campus must be included on this form.
CAMP RULES:
Camp Rules (PDF Form)
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- Please make sure that you provide a copy of the event/camp rules to all participants and guardians of participants.
- Please make sure that everyone that signs the Camp Rules form is acknowledging that they have read and will comply to event/camp rules. This does include coaches, sponsors, chaperones, and bus drivers.
- Please complete this form, print and sign. The original must be turned in at camp check-in. Please make a copy for yourself to keep with you at all times during camp.
UTSA Participant Release Forms:
There are separate forms required depending on age. UTSA – Participant Release Form, minor (PDF form) and UTSA – Participant Release Form, adult (18+) (PDF form).
- Please complete the appropriate form, print and sign. The original must be turned in at camp check-in for EVERY person attending camp. Please make a copy for yourself as well to keep with you at all times during camp.
- Everyone attending camp and staying on campus must be included on this form.
(Please continue to visit the Southwest Camp website for updates.)
FIRST DAY OF CAMP CHECKING IN
When: 9AM – NOON
Registration process must be completed BEFORE checking into the dorms. Plan to turn in all forms at this time.
Where: Alvarez Hall
1 UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
Opening Rally: 1:00 PM at Recreation Wellness Center
UTSA Campus Map
SCHEDULES
CAMP SCHEDULES
Camp/Mascot Schedules Camp schedules are subject to change by the Head Instructor. If there are any changes, a new schedule will be available on the BAND app and available on the first day of camp during the first coaches’ meeting.
MASCOT SCHEDULE
If there are any changes, a new schedule will be available to the mascot on the first day of camp.
DORM INFORMATION
Housing in Alvarez Hall
- Expect one to a room, two to a suite sharing a bathroom.
- Room assignments are handled by UTSA and dorm rooms are assigned by UTSA staff only.
- Coaches/Sponsors are required to provide rooming assignments for each person staying on campus.
- Dorm room keys for every person will be issued to the coach/chaperone for distribution. The coach/chaperone is responsible for collecting and returning their team’s keys at the end of camp. Any room key lost during camp or not returned at check-out will incur a $50 fee per key card that will be billed to and payable by your school.
- The Dorm Room Assignment form (Excel form filled format) is due by May 26, 2026. A $30 late fee will be charged if not received by that date.
- Male Team Members: All males will be roomed separately from females. Males are not allowed in female rooms. They are welcome to meet downstairs in the lobby.
- Females are not allowed in male rooms. They are welcome to meet downstairs in the lobby.
- Male coaches must bring a female chaperone to stay in the dorm with the team.
- Resident Female Coaches: If you bring more than two male participants to camp, you must bring a male chaperone to stay with them.
- All adult males (coaches, chaperones & bus drivers) will be housed together, separate from the females, either in the same dorm or close by.
- ABSOLUTELY NO decorating in the dorms.
- Extra Long Twin size bed sheets are required, and a blanket is recommended as well in case the room is too cold.
For special needs or injuries, special arrangements can be made through Southwest Camps. Please call or email us.
MEALS
- Resident meals will be served in the Roadrunner Cafeteria. See UTSA Campus Map.
- Resident Fee includes meals, which will begin on the first day at dinner and end on the last day at breakfast.
- Commuter’s meal tickets for $110 are available for purchase when completing registration form with Southwest Camps.
- Normally the cafeteria prepares meals/food for all different types of diet. (If you require a special diet, please let us know immediately. Please complete the Guest Food Allergy/Dietary Request Form (PDF Form Fill – download required) and email it to us no later than 2 weeks prior to camp.)
PARKING/VISITORS
PARKING POLICY:
- See Campus Parking Map for designated parking areas.
- FYI, no free parking is available on the UTSA campus.
- One parking permit is reserved for each school.
VISITOR POLICY:
Coach – Please make sure to share the visitor policy with all that plan to attend. We appreciate your help in adhering to these guidelines; any changes will be posted on our website as they occur! At this time, visitors will be welcomed for the “Final Day Performances” ONLY.
Limit of two visitors per camper including children – We will provide each coach with wristbands for their visitors. The wristbands must be worn at all times and are required to enter the ballroom where performances will take place.
We appreciate your help in adhering to these guidelines; any changes will be posted on our website as they occur!
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING LIST Use this list to make sure you are prepared. Commuters will not need everything on this list.
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- RE-USABLE SCREW TOP WATER BOTTLE
- HAND SANITIZER
- HEALTHY SNACKS AND WATER
- BEDDING AND TOWELS (XL TWIN)
If one of your participants requires wrapping at all times, please be sure to bring your own wrapping to camp. The wrapping that we furnish at camp is for injuries during camp.
WHAT TO WEAR
Check your BAND app or the Camp Schedule for appropriate clothing or contact your Varsity/UCA Rep. UCA UTSA Cheer Camp Band link pending
The statement below is a suggestion from UCA:
- 1st Day: Half day PM – Camp clothes – shorts and t-shirts/tank tops.
- 2nd Day: Full day – Camp clothes – shorts and t-shirts/tank tops.
- 3rd Day: Full day – Camp clothes – shorts and t-shirts/tank tops. This is also known as FUN DAY. You can dress to match the THEME but of course, they don’t have to (just a suggestion!) This is also the day that participants try out for All American. Many participants choose to wear their uniforms for tryouts.
- 4th Day: Half day AM – Most teams choose to wear their uniforms on the final day but again, it is not required.
FUN
This summer, it’s GAME TIME with UCA! Athletes will train with passion, purpose and heart, building confidence and teamwork every day.
For Spirit Night, dress to represent the sports or clubs your team supports as ambassadors and spirit raisers at your school— from football and basketball to theatre, band, and everything in between; cheerleaders know how to show up for their peers and school when it’s GAME TIME.
MUSIC REMINDER –
Your camp music will be sent to you soon! You will receive a Varsity email 3 days out from camp with instructions, link, and a unique 6 digit code to download your music. Be on the lookout for this email.
· Music can only be downloaded through the Varsity website – not through the Varsity App.
· There will only be one music code sent per team even if the registered coach is the same for multiple teams.
· Separate Varsity emails will be sent for each team.
· The unique download code will be emailed to the coach that is listed on the Varsity camp registration.
· If you want additional albums, you will receive a link and password (in your original music code Varsity email) to purchase the same album with music AND video at a discounted price.
CONTACT INFO
- If you have any questions concerning registration, payments, food and dorms, please feel free to contact us either by email or by phone at 888-442-2514 or 254-442-2500.
- If you have questions about classes, instructional items and clothing, you will need to contact your Varsity Rep or call NCA – Cheer 1-800-527-4422.
- Click Here to visit the UCA website or download the UCA 2026 Brochure.