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Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a team activity that involves rooting for a team or performing a routine in a competition. Cheerleaders may perform routines that include: chanting slogans, dancing, stunting, and acrobatics.
Cheerleading can be performed to:
- Motivate teams/people
- Entertain audiences
- Create a sense of pride
- Elevate spirit
- Unify the crowd
Some skills that cheerleaders develop include:
- Athleticism with dancing
- Obedience
- Teamwork
- Courage
- Good communication
- Organization
- Perseverance, motivation, and the ability to work under pressure
School Age Cheer Camp: Ages 5 - 12
Join instructor Brianna Carle to learn how to work as a team on basic cheer moves, chant and sideline cheers as well as a dance. All levels welcome. Dress comfortably, bring your sneakers (no wet shoes), and have a water bottle on hand for breaks.
Two sessions: Ages 5 – 7 and 8 – 12. Parents are invited on the final day for a performance. Certificates of skills completed will be issued. No class on July 5.
For questions, please contact Karen at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622 ext 3240.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Early Member Registration | 5/27/25 | 6/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | - |
| Open registration | 6/3/25 | 6/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 40.00 |
| Late Registration | 6/22/25 | 6/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 50.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
Ages 5 - 7. GE Room or Outdoors if weather permits. - Sa - 12:00 pm - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/25 |
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
Ages 8 - 12. GE Room or Outdoors if weather permits. - Sa - 1:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/25 |
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09/15/25 - 11/08/25
Fall Session - Dates TBD - Su - 1:00 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed Opens on 09/15/2025 |
School Age Cheer Clinic: Ages 8-12
Join instructor Kellie Pattison for a 6-WEEK program to learn how to work as a team on basic cheer moves, chants, and sideline cheers. On the final day, particpants will take what they learned and perform a dance for the parents on the last day. All levels welcome. Dress comfortably, bring in your sneakers (no wet shoes), and have a water bottle for breaks.
Location: Studio One
Questions?
Contact Nancy Jo (814) 868-0867 ext. 4245
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| SUMMER EARLY (Members Only) | 5/27/25 | 6/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | - |
| SUMMER OPEN (Members & Non-Members)) | 6/2/25 | 6/14/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 40.00 |
| SUMMER LATE (Members Only) | 6/15/25 | 6/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 50.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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06/21/25 - 08/02/25
Sa - 10:45 am - 1 hr
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20 / 20 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 05/27/25 |