Dare to Cheer Camp with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation launched the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Dare to Cheer Camp for individuals with Down syndrome in the summer of 2010. It is affiliated, and runs simultaneously, with the Dare to Play Football Camp with Ed McCaffrey.

The philosophy of the Dare to Cheer program is to provide children and adults with Down syndrome a choice. For some participants, the camp provides a springboard of confidence whereby they then enroll in other cheerleading camps where the participants are “typical.” For others, the safety, therapy, and social networking of the camp means this will be their sole cheer camp or an addition to the typical camp they are already enrolled in.

At the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Dare to Cheer Camp, individuals (females and males) ages 8 and up are welcome to join and learn cheerleading routines, participate in drills, practice dance moves, and experience team-building activities. Since its inception, the Dare to Cheer camps have served nearly 300 people with Down syndrome and twice as many people from the community. The camp provides an opportunity for people with Down syndrome to showcase what they can do. You can help support this program by donating to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. $125 covers a Denver Broncos cheerleading uniform and poms.

The Dare to Cheer Camp with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders is aligned with the Dare to Play Football Camp with Ed McCaffrey and generously co-organized by the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders. This program has 3 practices that culminate with a Football Game Day held at Valor Christian High School. During the game and at halftime, the campers get to show off their skills to an audience of more than 400 people.

If you are interested in enrolling in the camp, attending Game Day, volunteering, or learning more, please contact us at programs@globaldownsyndrome.org.

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The Global Down Syndrome Foundation was proud to partner with the fabulous Denver Broncos Cheerleaders for the Dare to Cheer Camp and Ed McCaffrey for the Dare to Play Camp Game Day!

Hundreds of fans cheered on camp participants with Down syndrome as they took the field with celebrity coaches Ed McCaffrey, Orlando Franklin, Malik Jackson, the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and more!

The Game was kicked off by the The Denver Broncos Thunderstorm jump group as they skydived into the football stadium.

The Valor Christian High School Eagles football players served as “Pals” for football camp participants with Down syndrome. The Eagles have won five consecutive state football championships.

After the game there was a large community celebration party with food, beverages, music and other fun activities.

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• Our Programs
  • Dare to Play Soccer Camp
    • 2011 Dare to Play Soccer
    • 2012 Dare to Play Soccer Camp
    • 2013 Dare to Play Soccer Camp
  • I ♥ YOU Dance Parties for Adults with Down syndrome
  • Junior Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Dare to Cheer Program
  • Salute the Stars
  • Dare to Cheer Camp with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders
    • 2013 Dare to Cheer Parent Info
    • 2013 Dare to Cheer Registration Form
    • 2013 Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Dare to Cheer Program
    • Global’s Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Dare to Cheer Camp & Junior Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Dare to Cheer Program
  • Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dance Program
    • Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dance Class Instructors
  • Dare to Play Football Camp
    • 2013 Dare to Play Football Camp
    • 2014 Dare to Play Football Camp with Ed McCaffrey
    • 2014 Dare to Play Football with Ed McCaffrey
    • Dare to Play Football and Dare to Cheer Camps – Annapolis, MD
    • Dare to Play Football Camp Team
  • Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fitness Class with Pure Barre
    • Dare to Move Class Instructors
  • Zoo Internships
    • 2013 Denver Zoo PAWS volunteer program
    • Zoo Intern Program Interns, Instructors and Key Volunteers
• Conferences
  • 2016 Global Down Syndrome Foundation Research & Medical Care Roundtable
    • 2016 Global Research & Medical Care Roundtable Q&A
  • 2018 Global Down Syndrome Foundation Research & Medical Care Roundtable at DSAIA
  • 2018 Global Down Syndrome Foundation Research & Medical Care Roundtable at NDSC
  • 2018 Global Down Syndrome Foundation Research & Medical Care Roundtable at NDSC
  • 2019 Global Down Syndrome Foundation Research & Medical Care Roundtable at NDSC
  • Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome Scientific Workshop
  • Down Syndrome: National Conference on Patient Registries, Research Databases and Biobanks
    • Down Syndrome: Issues to consider in a national registry, research database and biobank
  • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series – May 2015
  • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series – May 2015
  • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, November 2012
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Activities of Daily Living, Fine Motor Skills and Sensory Strategies
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Activities of Daily Living, Fine Motor Skills and Sensory Strategies, Professional Presentation
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, in English
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, in Spanish
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Congenital Heart Disease
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Down Syndrome Quarterly Handout
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Ear, Nose and Throat Issues
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Feeding and Swallowing in the Medically Complex Infant, in English
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Feeding and Swallowing in the Medically Complex Infant, in Spanish
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, How to Treat Flat Feet
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Importance of Hearing Loss, in English
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Importance of Hearing Loss, in Spanish
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Keynote Presentation in English
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Keynote Presentation in Spanish
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Perspective on Feeding, in English
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Perspective on Feeding, in Spanish
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Physical Therapy, in English
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Physical Therapy, in Spanish
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Sleep Apnea, in English
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Sleep Apnea, in Spanish
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Understanding Problem Behaviors, in English
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Understanding Problem Behaviors, in Spanish
    • November 2-3, 2012, Educational Series — Brochure
    • November 2-3, 2012, Educational Series — Brochure in Spanish
  • Global Down Syndrome Foundation Research & Medical Care Roundtable 2015
    • 2015 Global Research & Medical Care Roundtable Presentations
  • Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    Research & Medical Care Roundtable 2013
    • Dean Hartley – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Dennis McGuire – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Fran Hickey – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • George Capone – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Huntington Potter – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Ira Lott – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • John Crispino – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Jorge Busciglio – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Katheleen Gardiner – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Michael Greher – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Peggy Kelley – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Peter Bulova – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Roger Reeves – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Tom Blumenthal – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • William Mobley – Global Roundtable Presentation
    • Yvonne Maddox – Global Roundtable Presentation
  • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures
    • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures: “Aberrant Hematopoiesis in Children with Down syndrome”
    • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures: “Consequences of Aneuploidy”
    • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures: “DNA Methylation in Down Syndrome: A Possible Therapeutic Target”
    • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures: “Studying Mechanism and Medicine in Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease using C. elegans“
    • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures: “The Neurobiology of Down Syndrome: A Case of Double Trouble”
    • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures: “The Unique Clinical and Biological Features of Leukemias in Children with Down syndrome”
    • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures: “Theory to Therapeutics in Mice and Men with Down Syndrome”
    • Linda Crnic Institute Lectures: “Trisomy 21: Causes and Consequences”
  • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series
    • 2015 Fall Educational Series – November
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series Featured Speakers:
      Brian Chicoine and Dennis McGuire
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series Featured Speakers:
      Dr. Libby Kumin
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series Featured Speakers:
      H. Len Leshin
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series Featured Speakers:
      Jennifer Meyers Bekins
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series Featured Speakers:
      Patricia C. Winders
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series Featured Speakers:
      Patti McVay
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series Featured Speakers:
      Sue Buckley
    • Global Down Syndrome Educational Series Featured Speakers:
      William I. Cohen