Photoblog: Mini-Crusaders learn from the best

NGU Cheerleaders prepare to run through a tunnel of mini-Crusaders at the NGU cheer camp held on campus Saturday, October 4.

Mini-Crusaders cheer on the NGU Cheerleaders as they run through the tunnel.

A game of Red Light, Green Light is about to break out at the NGU cheer camp October 4.

Mini-Crusaders wait to hear the next command in Red Light, Green Light.

A mini-Crusader is getting a little help to the finish line at the cheer camp October 4.

Two co-captains give commands for the players in Red Light, Green Light.

The kids line up to start something new at NGU’s cheer camp last weekend.

Both sides of the court prepare to play a bigger version of Red Light, Green Light.

The players come to a sudden halt as “Red Light!” is shouted during cheer camp held on the NGU campus October 4.

A cheerleader lends a helping hand to help the young cheerleader in the game.

Tension is in the air as the girls wait for the next command.

A tunnel of mini-Crusaders encourage the male cheerleaders as they run through.

Cheerleading buddies pose for the camera before getting to work at the NGU cheer camp October 4.

A view of the whole gym shows everyone having a great time at the NGU cheer camp last weekend.

This little girl is ready to be lifted into the air by an NGU cheerleader.

A big man needs a little help when it comes to stretching at NGU’s cheer camp last weekend.

Team work comes in handy when getting steady.

Arms raised in victory for balancing in the air

A little girl getting big help to be like the cheerleaders

This girl nails it and is proud of herself for succeeding

A Tiger is lifted up by some Crusaders.

This mini-Crusader is going above and beyond to show off her skills at Crusader Cheer Camp last weekend.

Fun shenanigans are always a good way to break the toll of hard work.

Smiles show all around for this cheery tyke as she holds her stance at NGU’s cheer camp.

Hannah smiles as she looks down on the helpful cheerleaders.

This bow-tie beauty isn’t afraid of heights.

A lot of help is needed to get everyone in place for this big pyramid.

The team works together as they climb to form a good-looking pyramid.

The mini-cheerleaders show off their balancing techniques.

This baby blonde is excited to be on top of the pyramid.

When knees won’t work, just do what you can to stay in place.

The final product consists of mini-Crusaders and NGU Cheerleaders at cheer camp last weekend.

The other group of no-so-mini-Crusaders made their own pyramid.

Time for a break after a long morning of games, stunting, and pyramids at NGU’s cheer camp Saturday, October 4.