In high school, our wrestling squad held a cheerleading clinic every summer for girls (and boys!) ages 7-12. Over the course of a week, participants would come each night for about 2 hours. They would go around to different stations where they would learn a cheer, a few chants and a dance. We set aside one night to teach them basic stunting. Also, at the end of each night they received awards for things such as "Best Voice", "Best Cheer", "Best Dance", "Most improved", "Best Spirit", etc. We made sure each cheerleader received at least one award! At the end of the week we held a "Parent Pep-rally". All of the participants parents, etc. came and they got to show them everything they had learned during the week (They also recieved a T-Shirt to wear the night of the pep-rally). At the end of the pep-rally we had final awards where each girl/boy was given a certificate for their accomplishments. This was a really fun way to raise a good amount of money for the squad. Also, it proved to help the younger girls/boys in the community develop good cheer technique! Some of the girls who cheer varsity level in High School now have attended these camps!! It's really something to look back and think that you had a part in teaching them the skills that they have today!
      ~  Mandi

A lot of girls in my neighborhood love to dance so I charge them like $5.00 to $10.00 to dance. I bring my radio outside and teach them up to 10 dances a day. They have a blast and beg me to teach them more. It's a great idea for girls or boys in 2nd through 5th grade, maybe lower.
      ~  Courtney

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