2026 Youth Summer Camp
The Ohio State University Youth Summer Camp is geared towards females in grades 1-6 looking to learn and train coed partner stunting, tumbling, and gameday material used by the OSU Cheer Team. We will not perform or train any “group/ all-female” stunts. All participants will work with and be under the instruction of the Ohio State University Cheerleading Coaching Staff and Team members. Prior coed partner stunting experience is not required as we will work at the skill level of all participants. Tumbling will take place on a traditional cheer floor (non-spring) and an air-trak will also be available.
Camp Information
Date: Monday, June 15 - Tuesday, June 16
Grades: Females in grades 1-6 (Fall of 2026)
Location: Covelli Center
Camp Staff: Campers will be coached by current Ohio State student-athletes and coaches
Tentative Schedule
Monday, June 15th
Registration: 9:00-9:30 AM
Camp: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Dismissal: 4:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16th
Camp: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dismissal: 12:30 PM
Enrollment
The fee for the Youth Summer Camp is $350 per camper. Participants will be divided into groups based off grade/age. Groups will rotate through different activities throughout the day. Some of the activities will include but are not limited to tumbling, stunting, motion work, gameday material and jumps. The camp is open to any and all females entering grades 1-6 in the fall of 2026. There is a maximum number of campers permitted, so register early! Full payment is required at the time of registration. You may register online by visiting OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps. A 3% processing fee will be added to all online registrations. If registering by mail, please make checks payable to The Ohio State University. There will be no walk-ups permitted for this camp, all participants must register in advance.
Equipment
All campers are responsible for bringing their own equipment. No equipment will be provided to ANY camper.
Meals and Housing
There will be a 45-minute lunch break as well as a 15-minute snack break on the first day. The second day will include only a 15-minute snack break. Lunch/snacks will not be provided. Campers are encouraged to bring both a lunch and snacks with them to eat during the breaks. This is a two-day camp only and no overnight accommodations will be provided. Campers are responsible for providing their own overnight accommodations if needed.
Required Forms for Participation
The Parent Consent, Waiver & Release Form AND the Concussion Information Form are REQUIRED for all participants. These forms must be completed during online registrations. Campers will not be permitted to participate without these forms.
Confirmation
Once your registration is approved, you will be emailed with a confirmation of payment notice. One week prior to camp, you will also be sent an email with important camp details. This information will also be posted online at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps. Please check your email regularly as this is our primary method of communication with campers and their parents.
Refunds
A refund less a $30 administration fee will be issued for any cancellation received by at least 2 weeks prior to the start of each camp. The administration fee and the 3% online processing fee are not refundable for ANY reason.
Because we have to guarantee the number of campers in order to prepare for camp, any cancellation received less than 2 weeks prior to the start of each session will not be eligible for any refund except in the case of injury, illness, or mandatory school event, in which case supporting documentation from a doctor or school is required.
A camp fee may not be transferred to any other Ohio State sports camp. A camp fee may not be transferred to any other camper. All cancellation notices must be received by the deadline above and submitted by mail, email, or fax – no phone calls or voicemails. All supporting documentation required for a refund to be approved and processed must be submitted within 10 days after the conclusion of the camp session. Refund requests must be submitted on the Refund Request Form available at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps. Campers who are injured while at camp but remain at camp will not be eligible for any refund.
More Information
Camp will be headquartered at the Covelli Center located at 2640 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH 43210. The exact check-in location will be through the main doors at the Southwest corner across from the track/soccer field.
If you have any specific clinic questions, please contact:
Kelsea Giantonio- Head Cheer Coach
If you have any questions related to registration, please contact:
