Wednesday, June 24 | |
12:00pm – 5:00pm | Airport Greeting, Check in at Hilton Hawaiian Village We anticipate this day all year long! Cheerleaders arrive in Honolulu and are greeted by our CheerHawai‘i personnel right at the baggage claim. They’ll help you get your bags and show you to our van or bus to be taken to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. After checking in, you’ll have free time to get settled in, meet your roommates, and meet the other campers.We know you’ll be tired and maybe a bit shy, but reach out to others around you—you’re all in the same boat. We’ll be here the whole week together! On the plane: We suggest you bring snacks with you on the plane. Most airlines do not serve food onboard for free; however, there are meals/snacks to purchase using a credit card. Also, depending on your arrival time, you may be hungry after arriving to camp. Having a few extra snacks for this time is a good idea. We’ll have an optional parent meeting at 6pm at the resort that your parents and family may attend. |
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Welcome and Team Building Activities You and your CHUSA team will play fun games to get your heart pumping and ready for the rest of the week! You will officially be with your team from now on. |
Thursday, June 25 | |
8:00am – 11:00am | Workouts at Hilton Hawaiian Village [HHV] facilities Your CheerHawai‘i team consists of student-athletes from around the country. Meet the collegiate head coaches and their assistants as you rotate between cheer, dance, and stunt instruction. |
12:00pm – 5:00pm | Canoe Paddling at Kailua Beach We’re sure the workouts were great, but it’s time to play at one of the most recognized beaches in Hawai‘i! Kailua Beach Park is the place to be on a sunny afternoon. We’re teaming up with the Kailua Canoe Club to paddle outrigger canoes! Paddling, tanning, swimming, snacking, and even some stunting make for an amazing first full day in Hawai‘i. |
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Ice Cream Social, T-Shirt Swap, Posters Bond with your teammates as you create a poster for your CheerHawai‘i team, swap T-shirts from your high schools, enjoy ice cream, and dance! |
Friday, June 26 | |
8:00am – 11:00am | Workouts |
1:00pm – 5:00pm | Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Definitely one of the more special times of the whole week. Learn about the bombing of Pearl Harbor and World War II by touring the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor’s Center and then pay your respects when you head over to the actual Memorial by boat. |
6:00pm – 9:00pm | On the Beach Dinner & Fireworks Gather with the whole camp at the Hilton Lagoon for an exciting evening watching the firework show over the ocean! Relax and enjoy a pizza party with all your new friends. |
Saturday, June 27 | |
8:00am – 12:00pm | Workouts This is a long day of workouts. Keep the positive energy up! |
1:30pm – 2:30pm | Hula Practice Learn first-hand about the Hawaiian culture by being taught a hula by a renowned kumu hula—that’s “hula instructor” in Hawaiian. |
3:00pm – 5:00pm | Workouts |
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Classroom Session We view leadership as a significant attribute to embody. Our special presenters emphasize the importance of leadership and how you can step up to be a leader on your squad, in your high school, and throughout your life. We will also hear from the collegiate head coaches and their assistants brought in to benefit you. They’ll give you great tips for working towards attending college and how to make their collegiate cheer squad. Take full advantage of asking them as many questions you can. |
Sunday, June 28 | |
8:00am – 11:00am | Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium Yesterday was all about working hard; today is all about playing hard. We’ll start off with a trip to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. It is famous for its abundance of Hawaiian gear and souvenirs. This is the shopping experience. Most vendors accept credit cards. There are ATMs located around the stadium if you need cash. |
1:00pm – 7:00pm | BBQ @ Pipeline Beach (Ehukai Beach on North Shore) After a quick turnaround at the Hilton to drop off your purchased goods, we’ll get right back onto the bus to travel to the North Shore. Ehukai Beach (or Pipeline Beach) is one of the most famous surfing spots in the world. The waves don’t get as large compared to the surfing season, so don’t worry about the waves crashing too hard. Enjoy the sun, waves, and a delicious Hawaiian-style BBQ. Family and friends can purchase a ticket to join the BBQ festivities. This can be paid online anytime, or by check or cash during camp. |
Monday, June 29 | |
8:00am – 11:00am | Workouts Finish cleaning up the cheers, dances, and stunts for the Showcase. |
1:00pm – 9:00pm | Polynesian Cultural Center, Buffet and Night Show The Polynesian Cultural Center has been described as the “Hawaiian Disneyland.” You’ll tour the Center by visiting the 8 different islands of Polynesia—Hawai’i, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, Marshall Islands, Marquesas, Fiji, and Tahiti. Watch shows, play games, or view exhibits of each island and their people. For more information about the Center, visit www.polynesia.com. It’s usually hot and humid so we encourage you to wear light clothing, such as a sun dress. After walking through the Center throughout the day, we’ll get back together for a Hawaiian luau. This is a great experience for family and friends, too. The last part of the agenda is the night show called “Ha: Breath of Life” that showcases all of the cultures in one Broadway-like show. |
Tuesday, June 30 | |
8:30am -11:00am | Review, Pictures Wear your high school’s cheer uniform today. We’ll take a big camp picture, which is included in your tuition. |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Showcase We encourage camaraderie, rather than competition, as each team takes their performance to the mat. We don’t give out a spirit stick or award for the best team, but we love to see our CheerHawai‘i Ohana (family) in action! All family and friends are encouraged to join us. |
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Waikiki Trolley Ride Tour the sights of Waikiki by trolley! We always have a great time seeing Waikiki by night and all of the people walking the Waikiki strip. This is the only event that is strictly limited to CheerHawai‘i participants. |
Wednesday, July 1 | |
8:00am | Beach Time Fly Home Departures should be scheduled anytime after 11am. While awaiting your time to go to the airport, experience Waikiki Beach one more time (depending on flight time). |
*Itinerary subject to change