While some people refer to weight loss camps as “fat camps,” the following summer camps do not want to be associated with that term. These are real summer weight loss camps that provide registered dietitians and certified trainers to educate campers on how to implement a healthy diet and regular exercise into their lifestyle. Visitors are introduced to various physical and group activities where everybody is supportive and understanding.
Wellspring Florida
Wellspring is a weight loss camp in Florida that has specialized programs for children who are 11 to 18 years of age. Their program is different from a typical "fat kids camp" and they provide a scientifically based approach to weight loss. On average, each camper loses four pounds each week and 70% of children maintain or continue to lose weight even after they get back home.
A typical day at Wellspring Florida provides fun in the sun with various different outdoor activities as well as fitness activities in controlled environments. Each day is structured and campers will have a schedule to follow that includes morning walks, nutritious meals and snacks, time in the fitness center, other physical activities, group time, culinary classes, movie nights and more. There are a total of three different sessions available at Wellspring Florida that are each either four, six or eight weeks long with start dates in late June and early and mid-July.
Their contact information is:
Wellspring Florida
Phone: 866-364-0808
Wellspringflorida.com
Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa is an upscale weight loss center located in Miami, Florida, where they allow their visitors to choose from a hotel room, spa suite or two-bedroom suite. They have had more than 100,000 people come through their doors from around the world to become educated on health and weight loss. Pritikin will provide six gourmet meals and snacks each day along with a first class medical program that includes a cardiometabolic stress test, a complete physical and more.
Pritikin also provides a Fitness for Life program which guests fall in love with because everybody is so supportive. Registered dietitians and chefs and certified trainers work with you to educate you on how to eat properly and create customized fitness classes in order to help visitors lose weight and keep it off.
Their contact information is:
Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa
8755 NW 36th Street
Miami FL USA 33178
Phone: 800-327-4914
Pritikin.com
New Image Camp – Camp Vanguard
Camp Vanguard is one of two New Image Camp locations that offer summer weight loss programs for children ages seven to 19 and is located in Haines City, Florida. Their program is ACA-accredited, which means that they have had audits that have surpassed the regulations that are required to operate a health and fitness facility. The activities here are endless and include sports such as basketball, volleyball and soccer; fitness activities that include aerobics, self-defense and weight training; adventure trails, talent shows and fun indoor events including billiards and ping pong.
Camp Vanguard offers eight summer sessions that range from two to six weeks in total, with costs ranging from $2850-$7590. Their philosophy is to make their campers comfortable from the moment they arrive by providing a safe and caring environment where they will be respected at all times. Campers will learn how to build self-esteem, build long-term friendships and get the individual attention they need in order to see results.
Camp Vanguard
FFA Leadership Training Center
5000 Firetower Road
Haines City, FL 33844
Phone: 863-439-9135
Newimagecamp.com
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