Instruction
Girls & Boys- Athletes are placed in groups by age and ability level and have one 2 ½ mandatory practice a day. During this time tumbling is the main focus point while stunting and basket skills are taught utilizing drills and alternate methods. We are proud to maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio of not more than 1:8. Also there is an additional 4 ½ hours of tumbling in our fully equipped cheer and open gym. Group stunting is instructed during night open gyms with cheerleaders forming their own stunt groups at their discretion with coach supervision.
Housing
Campers are housed with other kids their same gender, age and sport. They enjoy country living in rustic cabins with bunk beds and individual storage space. Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning and an adjacent bathroom. A counselor lives in each cabin with our campers to make sure that everyone of our guests have a rewarding social and learning experience.
Youth Camp
Woodward developed a Youth Camp to assist younger campers aged 7 to 9 in adjusting to camp life. Youth campers have the same schedule, workout opportunities and use of the facilities as our general camp. They do, however, live apart from older campers with a “mini mom” (girls) and “mini dad (boys) and have an earlier bedtime (9:30). All campers age 9 and under are required to live in the Youth Camp, however older friends may request to stay with them.
Facilities
Woodward’s gyms are like none other in the world. All 65,000 square feet have been designed to facilitate the best cheerleading experience. Whether you are a beginner or advanced cheerleader our gyms are perfect for you!
Special guest
Every summer Woodward plays host to special guest from all over the world! We have been pleased to welcome US Olympians, International Olympic medalists, Collegiate cheerleaders, National team members from many countries, coaches from the US National, Universities and prestigious All Star gyms. Check out our Olympians, Special guest page, and coaches corner on our website to see who will be here this summer.
Camp life
Woodward is dedicated to providing its campers with a total camp experience. That means meeting new friends, trying new things, and making memories. Beyond the mandatory practice time there are numerous recreational activities including horse back riding, recording studio, digital lab, arts & crafts, go-carts, ropes course, paintball, campfire, smoothie bar, waterslide, swimming pool, rock wall and hip hop. Every night there is a planned activity such as ice-cream social, camp fire, talent show, B-Boy demo, and target parties.
Games/awards
Cheercademy – Every week new kids are placed into instructional groups with other individuals enabling them to meet new people. Throughout the week groups are encouraged to participate in dress up days, games, and open gyms. The group accumulates points based on how much they participate and 1 group from each instruction will be named the winner of Cheercademy at the end of the week. Each winning group will get their picture on the wall of fame plus other fun prizes.
Staff
Every summer, hundreds of instructors want to teach at Woodward; only the best meet our high standards. Those who make the cut do so because they can teach correct fundaments and techniques with enthusiasm and fun. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, our staff will carefully tailor a program that meets your personal goals and helps you to achieve your highest potential.
Health and Wellness
Woodward Camp has a training room located adjacent to our gyms and a live- in trainer is on duty during every workout. A resident nurse lives in our well-equipped infirmary
