Youth Sports 2026 - Cheer and Dance

PEP ASSEMBLY

Cavs Academy, the official youth basketball program of the Cleveland Cavaliers, can run a pep assembly at your school! Cavs Academy coaches will come to your gymnasium and lead students through skills & drills that teach the FUNdamentals of basketball.

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Cheer and Dance

Champions Start Here

The Cavs Youth Sports team serves to inspire play by using the game of basketball to motivate the youth in our community to be active, make championship choices on and off the court, and build confidence in what they can accomplish through sport. Ages 4-14, and across a variety of programming including Cavalittles Clinics, Cavs Academy camps and clinics, Jr. Cavs community rec leagues, and the Cavs Elite High School Hoops series at Rocket Arena.

youth cheer and dance programs

School programs

cavalittles Ages 4-7

All Girls Ages 8-14

One day camps Ages 8-14

Jr. cavs leagues Ages 6-12

Includes: WNBA branded Jersey

Sports are not a nice-to-have – they’re a must-have for all athletes. For girls specifically, sports are where they grow their confidence, teamwork, and leadership abilities. All Girls specialized clinics provide a supportive and empowering environment for females ages 8-14 who seek a tailored basketball experience away from co-ed settings.

Includes: Cavs Cheer and Dance Academy T-shirt, cheer pom poms or rally towel, and two (2) Loudville tickets to a select 2025-26 Cavs home game.

Introduce your young athlete to the game, advance their skills on the hardwood, or just get in a fun workout with their friends. Open to all skill levels for ages 8-14, Cavs Academy camps will take your youth through a series of dynamic warm ups, skills and drills training, and small-group game play. Led by our Cavs Academy coaching staff, your athlete will have the time of their life and walk away with a new-found love for the game of basketball.

Includes: Cavs Academy reversible jersey and two (2) Loudville tickets to a select 2025-26 Cavs home game.

With partner programs throughout the region, there are over 100 communities who host Jr. Cavs leagues. The majority of leagues are eight weeks in length, coed teams for ages 4 – 12, and take place in the fall and winter months, October – March.

Includes: Reversible Jr. Cavs Jersey and two (2) Loudville tickets to a select 2025-26 Cavs home game.

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Open to grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

OVERTIME

Cavs Academy Overtime brings kids together after school for four weeks of fun, fitness, and hoops. With expert coaches and a focus on teamwork and confidence, players grow stronger — on and off the court.

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Open to grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

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Cheer and dance are more than routines – they’re a high-energy outlet where young athletes build confidence, coordination, and performance skills. Cheer & Dance Camps offer a fun, supportive environment to learn cheers, jumps, basic stunts, and choreography while practicing teamwork, musicality, and spirit. Coached by former and current Cavs Dance Team professionals, these camps make it easy for families to access quality instruction close to home! Camps are open to all skill levels for co-ed athletes ages 5–14.