Bring the overnight camp experience to your home-field! Invite your buddy schools/programs to join the fun! We tailor our instruction to focus on skills important to YOU. Boost confidence, build leaders and improve your stunts in a one-day or two-day camp option!
2025 Buddy Camp Pricing
Schedule Customization
Customize your camp agenda to fit the needs of your team. Meet with a Camp Director after registration to layout and design your camp experience to meet your team's goals.
Cheerformance Routine
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!
Stunt & 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!
Friday Night Lights Routine
A high-energy, collegiate-style sideline routine designed for football and basketball games. This routine incorporates band chants and sideline cheer with stunting and crowd engagement.
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.
Private Coaching
Teams receive actionable feedback from our instructors to improve skills and gain confidence during practice sessions to become performance-ready.
All-Core Cheerleader & Awards
All-Core Cheerleader recognizes standout athletes who showcase their top skills and leadership. Additional athletes will also be honored with specific awards highlighting excellence in areas such as leadership, technique, and spirit.
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.
Athlete & Team Enhancing Optional Classes
Each team can choose from a variety of specialized classes designed to develop skills that support their season objectives.
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.
View Sample Schedules
Get the best of both worlds—personalized training for your team and the energy of training alongside another program. With a schedule packed with stunt progressions, game day material, and team bonding opportunities, Buddy Camps provide expert coaching in a collaborative, high-energy environment designed to push your athletes and build lasting connections.
Important Information
Camp Dates: Dates are reserved when deposit is received by our office.
Final Team Information Due*: 30 days prior to the start of camp. Core Athletics will provide forms to the primary email address used during registration to submit final team information.
Team information includes:
Team Roster/Final Headcount
E-Waivers
Signed Camp/Clinic Service Agreement
Final Camp Payment Due: 15 days prior to the start of camp
View all Buddy Camp Policies and Procedures here
*If registering for a camp/clinic within 30 days of the camp/clinic start date, you will automatically be invoiced with the headcounts submitted on your registration. A signed service agreement will be due at the time of registration. You must register no later than 20 days prior to the first day of your camp.
Athlete Minimums:
Host School/Program**: must have 15 athletes to host a buddy camp, unless otherwise specified by Core Athletics office management.
Invited Schools/Program**: must have 15 athletes to attend a buddy camp.
** School/Program: can be a combination of High School and Middle School athletes.
Required Forms
Different camp types may require different or additional paperwork. Required forms will be sent to the primary email associated with the camp registration to be completed.
Completed Camp Registration Form
Completed Athlete E-Waiver
Signed Camp Service Agreement (Private Camps, Stunt Clinics, & Buddy Camps)
Team Roster/Final Headcount
Rooming List, Dietary Needs, and Optional Day One Lunch Selection (Residential Overnight Camps Only)
What to Wear/Bring
What to Bring:
Be sure to bring any spirit-raising props (signs, megaphones, poms, flags, etc.) however, this is not required. If your team has any special camp traditions, bring those too! For overnight camps, be sure to reference our recommended packing list for a complete breakdown of the items we recommend you bring to camp.
What to Wear:
Every athlete should wear comfortable, athletic clothing. Don't forget your cheer shoes!
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!
Whats New In Buddy Camps For 2025
We’re always evolving to bring your team the best camp experience yet. With fresh training methods, new classes, and even more ways to customize your camp, this year’s camps are 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
New Camp and Skill Challenges
Keep athletes engaged with fresh skill-based challenges designed to promote growth, teamwork, and confidence. These fun and interactive activities encourage athletes to push their abilities while reinforcing strong technique.
Introducing The Core Compass
Introducing The Core Compass
All-Core Cheerleader Award (Seniors Only)
A prestigious new honor recognizing standout senior athletes who embody leadership, skill mastery, and dedication to their team. This award highlights athletes who leave a lasting impact on their program and the Core Athletics community.
Introducing The Core Compass
Introducing The Core Compass
Stunt Breakdowns for Scoresheets
Take a deeper dive into stunt execution with expert-led breakdowns designed to align with competition score sheets. Learn how to refine technique, maximize scoring potential, and build structured progressions that set your team apart.
Introducing The Core Compass
Introducing The Core Compass
Virtual Coaches Meetings
Get a head start on camp planning with a dedicated Google Meet session. Collaborate with our expert staff to tailor your camp experience, review schedules, and ensure your team is set up for success before camp even begins.
2025 Camp Theme
CHEER BEYOND
This is your moment to rise. To build without limits. To move with bold intent. This summer is about reaching higher, achieving with purpose, and stepping into The Next Frontier. Embrace the Outer Space theme—dress up as astronauts, aliens, or anything from the cosmos, and let your team’s creativity soar. Get ready for an adventure that builds leadership, unity, and memories that last.
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BUDDY CAMPS
THE CORE ATHLETICS CAMP EXPERIENCE
Core Athletics Camp is the perfect place to come together with your teammates in preparation for the upcoming seasons! Our instruction will ensure your team performs, and feels their best at any event.
EVERY CAMP FEATURES
TAILORED EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR TEAM
Our instructors work directly with your athletes to tailor any camp service to fit your team's needs. Once your camp is scheduled and deposit has been received, a camp director will call to discuss what you would like your buddy camp schedule to look like including material, stunts, and pyramids.
TAKE HOME NEW MATERIAL & SKILLS
Bring home new and exciting skills for your performances! When we teach new skills we focus on proper skill progression and technique.
COLLEGIATE
STAFF
Our instructors bring all levels of collegiate cheerleading to our staff and are trained to incorporate their training into your camp experience.
CAMP MERCHANDISE
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!
IMPORTANT BUDDY CAMP INFORMATION
Camp Dates: Dates are reserved when deposit is received by our office.
Final Team Information Due*: 30 days prior to the start of camp. Core Athletics will provide forms to the primary email address used during registration to submit final team information.
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Team information includes:
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Team Roster/Final Headcount
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E-Waivers
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Signed Camp/Clinic Service Agreement
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Final Camp Payment Due: 15 days prior to the start of camp
View all Buddy Camp Policies and Procedures here
*If registering for a camp/clinic within 30 days of the camp/clinic start date, you will automatically be invoiced with the headcounts submitted on your registration. A signed service agreement will be due at the time of registration. You must register no later than 20 days prior to the first day of your camp.
Athlete Minimums:
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Host School/Program**: must have 15 athletes to host a buddy camp, unless otherwise specified by Core Athletics office management.
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Invited Schools/Program**: must have 15 athletes to attend a buddy camp.
** School/Program: can be a combination of High School and Middle School athletes.
SAMPLE BUDDY CAMP ELEMENTS
SUMMER CAMP THEME:
Strengthen The Pack
We're celebrating the power of unity! "Strengthen the Pack" is all about harnessing our collective energy, support, and spirit to elevate every athlete and the team as a whole. Together, we'll set goals, master skills, and create lasting memories, all while reinforcing the bonds that make our pack stronger. Let's strengthen the pack this summer at camp!
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BUDDY CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
SCHEDULE CUSTOMIZATION
Customize your camp agenda to fit the needs of your team. Meet with a Camp Director after registration to layout and design your camp experience to fit the needs of your team. You will choose from a variety of material options such as: cheerformance, stunts & pyramids, band chants, hip-hop dance and more.
CHEERFORMANCE ROUTINE
Teams will take home a camp routine perfect for your homecoming or pep-rally routine. Teams will have individualized time with Core Athletics Instructors to create a routine that's personalized to your team's strengths!
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 their season!
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.
BUDDY CAMP PRICING
Build and Rise Together with Buddy Camps
Experience the ultimate customized camp with Buddy Camps, where teams come together for elite training, team bonding, and game-changing skill development—right on your home field! Join forces with your buddy schools or programs for a high-energy, one-day or two-day camp designed around your team’s goals. From mastering stunts to building confident leaders, our expert instruction is tailored to what matters most to you. Get ready to elevate your season with an unforgettable camp experience that brings the best of overnight training to your own backyard!
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