Chants, stunts, funk and dance are attracting more than 2,000 high-school cheerleaders, pompon squads, drill teams and dancers to UC Davis for a series of spirit camps that begins July 13 and ends Aug. 26. The teen-agers will be coming from all over California to improve their synchronization and the sophistication of their team performances. This year, funk and novelty dance routines are the most popular among the spirit squad members. Cheerleading camps are very popular among spirit squads because they're a good bargain, according to Paul Moore, vice president of administration for the Universal Cheerleading Association. "It costs participants about $200 for a four-day camp, including room and board," says Moore. "The typical sport camp can easily be twice the cost." Instructors for the camp will be provided by the association and they'll teach students safe and controlled maneuvers based on each team's experience and talent. In the United States, cheerleading camps are the most popular in the Southeast where spirit squads are emphasized and supported financially by schools and athletic booster clubs, according to Moore. Before the spirit camps begin at UC Davis, media can get more information by contacting Moore at (901) 387-4330. For further information on specific camp dates, call Heather Bergman at (916) 757-3259. Tip by Paul Pfotenhauer, News Service, 752-6397, pepfotenhauer@ucdavis.edu.