SMU / NCA SPIRIT CAMPS
                    GENERAL INFORMATION

Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, Texas. The campus is reached by driving West three blocks on Mockingbird Lane from Central Expressway (U.S. 75) and turning right onto Airline Drive. A campus map will accompany your registration confirmation. During the camp, evening events are held at Dallas Hall (center of campus), or at the Intramural Field next to Moody Coliseum. The Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports and Moody Coliseum are used during the day. Residents are housed in the University residence halls, two to a room (four to a room in the Radisson Hotel), with meals in the Umphrey-Lee Dining Hall. Telephone service in each residence hall room is available (calling out only). Phone service in the hotels must have a credit card to turn on service. Mail service is not available at camp. Click here to see the Release Forms page.

 CHECK-IN: is from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the DEDMAN RECREATION CENTER  LOBBY (next to Moody Coliseum) on the opening day of camp. You will NOT be permitted to check-in with an outstanding balance. To pay outstanding balance, go to the Spirit Camp Office (inside Dedman Center). All teams must check in. Commuting students will report to Dedman Center to receive a lunch-only meal card before 1:30 p.m. on the opening day of camp.

OPENING RALLY WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 2:00 PM IN MOODY COLISEUM.

HOUSING All residence halls rooms are air-conditioned with telephone service. Long distance calls can be placed by using a calling card or by calling collect. Most rooms are double occupancy. Rooms in the hotel are quad rooms where four persons will be assigned to a room whenever possible.  Phone service in the hotel rooms will not be provided unless a deposit is given at the front desk.  Pay-per-view movies will not be offered in the hotel rooms. Rooming lists will be made from the registration form unless a specific rooming list is faxed to the spirit camp office. Hotel resident participants please submit names or changes to rooming lists at least two weeks prior to camp to avoid a late fee.   Please email lists to Zac Brannon, smuspiritcamps@smu.edu. 

Damages to rooms will be charged to persons on the rooming list, but schools are ultimately responsible for students’ actions.

MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
The Southern Methodist University Memorial Health Center will be open 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday and available to all participants. Major illness or injury will be referred to Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Participants will be responsible for paying their own medical expenses at the time treatment is received. The AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT must be signed by a parent or legal guardian of the camp participant and verified by a notary public (four copies are required). This is University policy for all summer camps, and there are no exceptions. This consent/ medical treatment form can be printed HERE. A participants registration will not be considered complete, and he or she will not be allowed to participate in the camp, until the medical release form is properly completed and returned to the SMU Spirit Office. You may bring these forms with you to camp. Do not mail the forms.

EARLY ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Teams arriving prior to the start of the camp or remaining a day later should contact the Radisson Hotel  where a special nightly rate has been arranged for SMU Spirit Camp participants. For reservations, contact the Radisson Hotel - 6060 North Central Expressway at 214-750-6060. Be sure to identify yourself as attending an SMU Spirit Camp. Early arrivals will not be housed on campus. Normal check-in time for the hotel is 3:00pm. Since camp begins at 2:00pm, the hotel has agreed to store luggage and to give as many rooms as are available starting at 11:00am. Participants will have an opportunity to check into the rest of their rooms at the first dinner break (4:00 - 6:00pm).

THINGS TO KNOW - IF YOU ARE STAYING IN THE DORMS click here

WHAT TO BRING All campers and adults should bring two twin sheets, pillowcases, towels, a pillow and blanket (unless staying in the hotel).  Ice chests are not permitted in the residence halls.  The Texas heat can be intense, so bring a personal water bottle for water breaks. SMU will provide cold ice water while in session. Jewelry and other valuables should be left at home. Refrigerators are available for rent. (See flier enclosed listed under mandatory forms)

TRAINERS
SMU will provide athletic trainers who will be on duty only when NCA classes are in session. Therefore, if an injury occurs while in class, please locate a trainer immediately. Trainers will not be available after hours or during meal breaks.

UNDERAGE POLICY
The Office of Housing and Residence Life at Southern Methodist University does not permit campers under the age of 12 to reside in the residence halls. This is a safety and liability issue and applies to all camps and conferences on our campus. It is recommended that children under 12 attend the day camp (session 5), or commute to camp. Advisors wishing to bring children to camp must:
1. Notify the SMU Spirit Office at least 14 working days prior to camp.
2. Be with that child at all times.
3. Reside in a separate off-campus residence facility than the team.
4. Appoint a substitute advisor to remain in the residence halls with the team if you bring one with you.

SMU HOSPITALITY GIFTS
All advisors/coaches will receive the Official SMU/NCA Camp T-shirt. If your squad wishes to purchase the same shirt please go the the Official SMU/NCA T-shirt Page.
 

RADISSON HOTEL OPTION
Due to the high volume of participants attending the NCA / SMU Spirit Camps, dormitory housing is limited. SMU will house a limited number of participants in the RADISSON HOTEL -DALLAS CENTRAL on floors specifically reserved for SMU Cheer Camps on an "as needed" basis. You will receive the comforts of hotel accommodations to enhance your SMU experience at no additional charge to you.

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