Athletics Camps
Cheer Explosion Camp Description
The Winston-Salem State University Powerhouse of Red & White Cheerleading Program will host one of the best cheerleading camps in the Piedmont Triad! On June 23rd – 25th, the Annual Cheer Explosion will be held at the C.E. Gaines Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. It is a unique COMMUTER camp for individuals ages 5-17. It is designed for those looking to learn more about or improve proper cheerleading techniques. The Powerhouse Red & White Cheerleaders will help develop beginner, intermediate and advanced cheerleaders. Your child will get three days of instruction! Males and females are welcome!
The camp will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a 4:00 p.m. pickup. Drop off opens at 7:30 a.m.; pick up ends by 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided for participants in our cafe.
Registration/Payment deadline for employees is June 10th. All payments must be received in advance. We will not be accepting registrations on the day of the camp. Price includes three days of instruction, talent showcase, camp t-shirt, daily lunch, and an array of prizes.
The highlight of the camp will be a talent showcase at the C.E. Gaines Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday afternoon.
We are providing a discount for our WSSU employees. Each participant registration would be $97.50 instead of the general $195 rate. Select donations to make payment. Please ensure you select, one time donation.
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After payment is made, please send the participant’s first and last name to washingtonnc@wssu.edu.
We look forward to working with your cheerleader this summer!
Powerhouse University Cheer Camp Description (Residential)
The Winston-Salem State University Powerhouse of Red & White is back with their annual Powerhouse University! The 2025 Powerhouse University is an Overnight Senior Team Camp for high school and Senior All-Star teams being held July 24th-26th on the campus of WSSU. This camp encompasses everything the WSSU Powerhouse of Red and White Cheerleading Program stands for! There will be a strong focus on being a well-rounded cheerleader. This includes skills in; cheers, chants, motions, jumps, tumbling, and stunting!
Programs can choose a curriculum in Traditional OR Stomp & Shake material, or a mixture of BOTH. Material is personalized just for YOUR squad. You pick the focus of your team's private instruction time!
Outside of the Unity Cheer, NO TEAM WILL LEARN THE SAME MATERIAL AT OUR CAMP! Your squad will have their own personal instructors for 3 days!
Participating teams must have at least 5 members to attend. No individual registrations will be accepted. Overnight and commuter pricing is available.
Camp Dates: July 24, 2025 – July 26, 2025
Point of Contact: NeSheila Washington, washingtonnc@wssu.edu.
We look forward to working with your cheerleader this summer!
