It’s true, you can pretty much put a fork in Spring. Summer is all but here, but that is no reason for you to have a meltdown over your megaphone. Yes, the bleachers and the hallways will be ghost towns in a matter of days and your BFF might be away on vacation, but summer break brings with it all new reasons to cheer because of cheerleading camp!

If you’re stressing out about the possibilities of a boring, non-eventful summer, then read on for a list of reasons why you should be the line leader on the march to summer cheerleading camp:

1. You will get closer with your squad. Bonding is something that can’t really be taught from a playbook. It has to happen naturally. Few experiences set the stage for bonding possibilities better than a week at cheerleading camp. Taking the team away from the school’s four walls and into a new environment with new adventures can do wonders for team camaraderie.

2. One word. Routines. ‘Nuff said. In just 7 days, you will learn enough new routines to fill a few yearbooks. Want fresh inspiration? Want boredom busters? Want to kick start the new school year with a competition-ready squad that gets their attention? Then you want get your pom-poms to camp.

3. Staff that makes a difference. Good cheerleading camps manufacture mentors. Everyone needs a good, positive role model in their life. Typically made up of counselors who care more than the norm about bringing out the best in you, the average cheerleading camp is a mecca for role models waiting to happen. Who knows, you may meet the next person worthy to be thanked in your Academy Award speech.

4. Meeting new people. Making friends with campers from schools across the country does a lot more than up your Facebook numbers. It allows you to share real experiences with people who share your goals and interests. Swap stories, share tips and get to know what it’s like to cheer outside of your zip code.

5. Step outside your comfort zone. Camp brings with it a whole new set of ways to challenge yourself that might not even involve your physique. Sure it’s great to learn new moves, jumps and stunts that you never thought you could attempt, but camp may also be the right place to show your coach that you can be a leader. Set a good example by being disciplined when others may want to goof off. Offer suggestions for group activities or ways to mingle with the crowd. Be observant and continually on the lookout for opportunities to learn and grow.

6. Be a better cheerleader. When it gets right down to it, this is what you want when it’s all said and done. You want to improve. You want to be better this year than you were last year. You want to learn to jump higher, land smoother and tumble faster. Camp should certainly be about letting your hair down, having fun and making friends. But at the end of it all, you should have gathered enough information, inspiration, drive and passion to leave as a better cheerleader than you were when you arrived.

Speaking of camp, Campus Teamwear has a great selection of in-stock camp wear and practice wear, perfect for cheer camp or those intense summer work-outs. Campus Teamwear has so many items in-stock and ready-to-ship, you’re bound to find a cheerleading outfit that’s perfect for you. Chasse’s Multicolor Lycra Racer Tank is one of the many great choices currently available,

featuring a built-in shelf bra and breathable mesh accents, so you’ll keep your cool even when the heat is on. This top goes great with any of our skirts or shorts, like our Lycra Banded Cheer Skirt, made of fitted cotton, Lycra and polyester and built-in Lycra shorts, making sure you have the coverage you need and the comfort you crave during your workouts. Regardless of what you’re looking for,

Campus Teamwear has everything you need from cheerleading uniforms to camp wear, practice wear, cheerleading shoes, accessories and warm-ups. Visit Campus Teamwear today and see all of our great products at the lowest prices around, period!