2025 CAMPS & CLINICS
| Event | Dates | Who | Grades | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokey’s Spirit Squad | 07/01/2024 - 05/30/2025 | All Genders | - | $53.00 | Register |
| Coed Cheer Elite Summer Workshop Clinic | 07/17/2025 - 07/18/2025 | All Genders | 8th - College Senior | See Prices | Register |
| Junior Vols Cheer Summer Clinic | 07/19/2025 | All Genders | K - 4th | $68.50 | Register |
| Tennessee Dance Summer Intensive Camp | 07/24/2025 - 07/26/2025 | All Genders | 8th - College Senior | $262.50 | Wait List |
| Junior Vols Dance Summer Clinic | 07/27/2025 | All Genders | K - 4th | $68.50 | Register |
| Tennessee Dance Training Clinic | 07/27/2025 | All Genders | 5th - 7th | $79.00 | Register |
MASCOT RECRUITMENT CLINIC & TEAM SELECTION
DATE
Sunday, April 13, 2025
DESCRIPTION
This clinic is designed to give instruction and practice opportunities for those who want to be considered for a position on the 2025-26 mascot team, followed by a performance and evaluation to select mascot team members for next year. No experience required! However, this clinic is mandatory to be considered for next year’s team.
Next year's team will be made up of 7-8 performers, all of whom must be able to perform as our main character, Smokey, at events and appearances. One of these Smokeys will also be assigned to the role of Davy Crockett for football games, home basketball games, and appearances. Those who are interested in filling the role of Davy must first be selected as one of the Smokeys. A selection process for Davy will then follow once team practices begin. Similarly, the role of Junior Smokey, when needed, will be filled from the Smokey team.
The day will begin with instruction and practice on the basics of mascotting and the Smokey character. This will include:
- Smokey walk and character development, including signature moves
- Rocky Top choreography
- VOLS Spell Out choreography
- Let’s Go UT choreography
- Improv training and practice
- Skit development and practice
The instruction and practice time will be evaluated by coaching staff and mascot instructors. Depending on the number of participants, a first round cut may take place following the morning session. After the morning session of practice and instruction, each participant will then formally present each of the skills above, performing as Smokey, for a panel of evaluators. Coaching staff will announce the final team selection via email on Monday, April 14 at 8pm.
Specific details regarding location and other information, including instructional videos to allow participants to practice and have an understanding of what will be taught and evaluated, will be sent after successful registration.
WHO
Participants Restricted To: Incoming students who have been admitted to UT and current UT students. Proof of admission or current enrollment must be provided to participate.
TIMES
Registration: 8:45am
Clinic: 9:00am - 5:00pm
COST
$0
2025 TENNESSEE COED CHEER ELITE SUMMER WORKSHOP
Experience Tennessee Spirit at our Coed Cheer Elite Summer Workshop! Attendance at this one-day camp is HIGHLY recommended if you would like to be considered as a prospect for our team selection for the 2026 - 2027 cheer team or future years. This workshop is intended for cheerleaders interested in a collegiate coed cheer program. The University of Tennessee does not have an all-girl cheer team under athletics.
COST OF THE CAMP INCLUDES
- Exclusive Tennessee Spirit Items
- Instruction from Tennessee Spirit coaching staff at the clinic
- Behind the scenes athletics facilities tour
- Q&A with coaching staff
- University Admissions information
- Limited attendance to increase interaction with coaching staff
- Information about recruiting processes for the 2026 - 2027 team and beyond
DATE
July 17th and 18th
*Register by June 13th to guarantee a t-shirt
*Registration will close on July 3rd at 11:59pm OR BEFORE if clinic reaches capacity
TIME
Thursday July 17th
3:00pm – 4:30pm (optional tour)
6:30pm – 8:00pm social with team and informational meeting
Friday July 18th
*We are offering two sessions that will include the same instruction. There is a maximum of 75 participants for each session.
8:30am – 12:00pm (Session I)
1:30pm – 5:00pm (Session II)
WHO
Participants Restricted To: High School Students (grades 8-12 as of Fall 2025), College Students Considering Transfer to UT & Current UT Students
COST
$157.50 ($150 + $7.50 Fee)
LOCATION
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
MATERIAL
Will learn fight song motions, band chants and cheers, tumbling, and coed partner stunting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*This clinic is designed for athletes interested in coed collegiate cheerleading to include elite coed stunting and tumbling.
*The minimum tumbling requirement is a standing back tuck
*The participants will be divided into stunting groups based on experience and efficiency with coed stunting
*Coed stunting takes place at clinic with current cheer roster (male and female). We will not be doing any type of multi-base stunting.
2025 JUNIOR VOLS CHEER SUMMER CLINIC
Back by popular demand is our Junior Vols Cheer Clinic! This clinic is designed to showcase what it takes to represent the Power T from gameday to skills. Your Junior Vol will learn age-appropriate material that mimics what they see on the sidelines at Tennessee! This clinic is open to rising Kindergarten through 4th grade.
COST OF THE CAMP INCLUDES
- A Tennessee Spirit T-Shirt
- Instruction from Tennessee Spirit coaches / current spirit members
- Experience inside Tennessee Athletic Training Facility
- Picture opportunities with Tennessee Spirit
- Countless memorie
DATE
Saturday, July 19th, 2025
*Register by June 20th to guarantee a t-shirt
*Registration will close on July 3rdat 11:59pm OR BEFORE if clinic reaches capacity
WHO
Participants Restricted To: Rising Kindergarten through 4th grade
TIMES
Check-in: 12:30 pm
Clinic: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
COST
$68.50 ($65 + $3.50 Fee)
CHEER CLINIC MATERIAL
Will learn Tennessee Traditions, motion drills, sideline material, jumps, and a Rocky Top dance!
2025 TENNESSEE DANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE
Experience Tennessee Spirit at our Dance Summer Intensive! Attendance at this camp is HIGHLY recommended if you would like to be considered as a prospect for our team selection for the 2026-2027 dance team or future years.
COST OF THE CAMP INCLUDES
- Exclusive Tennessee Spirit Items
- Instruction from Tennessee Spirit Coaching Staff at the clinic
- Master Classes with Tennessee pom choreographer and guest instructors
- Behind the scenes athletics facilities tour
- Q and A with coaching staff and current team
- University Admissions information
- Intentional time increase interaction with coaching staff
- Information about recruiting processes for the 2026-2027 team and beyond
DATE
July 24th – 26th
*Register by June 20th to guarantee a t-shirt
*Registration will close on July 11th at 11:59pm OR BEFORE if clinic reaches capacity
*We are offering a rising senior/ current college showcase opportunity during the intensive. If eligible dancers choose to participate, they will bring a one-minute solo to perform in front of other participants, parents, and spectators. Additional details will be sent to the dancers that choose to participate in this opportunity.
TIMES
Thursday 7/24: 3:00 – 4:30pm (optional facility tour) / 6:30 – 8:30 Meet & Greet
Friday 7/25: 9:30am – 7:30pm
Saturday 7/26: 9:30am – 5:30pm
LOCATION
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
WHO
Participants Restricted To: High School Students (grades 8-12 as of Fall 2025), College Students Considering Transfer to UT & Current UT Students
COST
$262.50 ($250 + $12.50 Fee)
2025 JUNIOR VOLS DANCE SUMMER CLINIC
Back by popular demand is our Junior Vols Dance Clinic! This clinic is designed to showcase what it takes to represent the Power T from gameday to skills. Your Junior Vol will learn age-appropriate material that mimics what they see on the sidelines at Tennessee! This clinic is open to rising Kindergarten through 4th grade.
COST OF THE CAMP INCLUDES
- A Tennessee Spirit T-Shirt
- Instruction from Tennessee Spirit coaches / current spirit members
- Experience inside Tennessee Athletic Training Facility
- Picture opportunities with Tennessee Spirit
- Countless memories
DATE
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
*Register by June 20thto guarantee a t-shirt
*Registration will close on July 11that 11:59pm OR BEFORE if clinic reaches capacity
WHO
Participants Restricted To: Rising Kindergarten through 4th grade
TIMES
Check-in: 12:30pm
Clinic: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
COST
$68.50 ($65 + $3.50 Fee)
DANCE CLINIC MATERIAL
Will learn age-appropriate combos to include jazz, pom, hip hop, technical progressions, as well as exposure to Tennessee sideline traditions!
2025 TENNESSSEE DANCE TRAINING CLINIC
Experience Tennessee Spirit at the Middle School Training Clinic! This 2.5-hour clinic gives your dancer the opportunity to train from the Tennessee Dance Team and staff. Participants will learn age-appropriate material to include skills, combos, and gameday material. This clinic is open to rising 5th through 7th grade dancers.
COST OF THE CAMP INCLUDES
- A Tennessee Spirit T-Shirt
- Instruction from Tennessee Spirit coaches / current Spirit Members
- Experience inside Tennessee Athletic Training Facility
- Picture opportunities with Tennessee Spirit
- Countless memories
DATE
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
*Registration will close on July 11that 11:59pm OR BEFORE if clinic reaches capacity
WHO
Participants Restricted To: Rising 5th grade through 7th grade
TIMES
Check-in: 12:00pm
Clinic: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
COST
$79 ($75+ $4 Fee)
MATERIAL
Will learn skill progressions, choreography, and game day material.
All of Tennessee Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
Note: The University may postpone or cancel this event due to circumstances or conditions beyond its control, such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, acts or war, acts of God, or public health emergencies. Neither party shall be liable for damages for delay or default if such delay or default is caused by circumstances or conditions beyond its control, such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, acts of war, acts of God, or health emergencies. The Parties will consult with other to determine if the event can be rescheduled. -- It is not permissible for boosters to provide expenses for individuals to attend any of the Tennessee Sports Camps. Expenses include but are not limited to, lodging meals, transportation, and/or camp tuition.