Buckeye Youth Spirit Fall Festival
We want you to join us for one of the most exciting events of the season, the Buckeye Youth Spirit Fall Festival! This brand-new experience is designed to bring our young fans closer to the energy, excitement, and tradition of Ohio State Spirit like never before.
Join us for an unforgettable day packed with nonstop fun, music, and Buckeye pride as attendees get the chance to play games, dance, and interact with the 2026 UCA & UDA National Champion Spirit Program! From high-energy activities to exclusive behind-the-scenes access, this is your opportunity to truly feel like part of the spirit squad.
Participants will enjoy photo opportunities with their favorite performers, learn an exciting cheer and dance routine to perform for friends and family, and experience an exclusive live performance by the full Ohio State Spirit Program! In addition to that, for the first time ever join Brutus, Cheer and Dance for the first ever Spirit Party, filled with Bounce houses, games, and other fun goodies to take home.
Whether your child loves to dance, cheer, perform, or simply wants to be part of the Buckeye spirit, this event is packed with exclusive moments you can’t get anywhere else.
Date: Friday, September 18th, 2026
Kids Grades: K-4
Location: The Covelli Center - 2640 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
Timing: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Camp Staff: Campers will be coached by current Ohio State Spirit Program Members & Coaches
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM – Registration and Block Party
5:45 PM – 6:15 PM – Instruction
6:15 PM – 6:30 PM – Positioning for performance
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM – Showcase Performance
6:45 PM -7:00 PM – Ohio State Spirit Performance
The fee for the Buckeye Youth Spirit Fall Festival will be $25 per camper. This fee will include admission to the event, access to the game’s setup on the concourse, photo opportunities with cheer dance and Brutus, and all the learning sessions and performances with all three spirit teams. This camp is open to any and all kids in grades K-4. 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.
This is a day camp only and no meals or overnight accommodation will be provided. Campers are responsible for providing their own overnight accommodation if needed. Hotel information can be provided upon request.
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.
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-and-clinics. Please check your email regularly as this is our primary method of communication with campers and their parents.
Registration closes on 9/4/26 or once capacity is reached. Detailed check-in, parking, and performance information to come!
You will be able to park in the Buckeye Lots directly west of the Covelli Center. A link for payment to park will be provided as we near the date of the camp.
Participants should wear Ohio State themed T shirts and any black bottoms (leggings, shorts, etc.) with tennis shoes for the performance.
Parents and family members are welcome to watch their participants from the stands during the instructional period and should stay with them during the Spirit Block Party in the beginning of the event.
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 must guarantee the number of campers 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 received by phone or email. All refund requests 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. This form is found on the homepage all the way at the bottom in red letters “Request a Refund”. Campers who are injured while at camp but remain at camp will not be eligible for any refund.
If you have any questions please contact:
Ray Sharp, Spirit Ops Director – sharp.255@osu.edu
Buckeye Sports Camps - buckeyecamps@osu.edu - 614-247-CAMP (2267)
What if I Have More Questions?
If you still have questions after looking through the website, please feel free to reach out to our Buckeye Sports Camps Office, buckeyecamps@osu.edu for additional information!
The Parent Consent, Waiver & Release Form AND the Concussion Information Form are REQUIRED for all participants. These forms must be completed during online registrations. Athletes will NOT be permitted to participate without these forms. If you completed online registration and/or signed both medical forms online, you do not need to bring another set to check-in.
Thank you for supporting Ohio State University Athletics and the Ohio State Spirit Program!
