Fat teen girls at camp

Choosing the best weight loss camp for your teenager, young adult or college student is one of those decisions that really, really counts. It is entirely possible for your child to reach and stay at a healthy weight, even if nothing has worked so far. The right program will give your child the evidence-based know-how, skills and confidence to take charge of their own health, weight and happiness. Trust yourself. Typically, the best weight loss programs are designed and led by a clinical director and professional staff of weight loss experts, including psychologists, therapists, licensed professional counselors, registered dietitians, nutritionists, certified and degreed fitness professionals and other specialties as needed.

Teens are spending more and more time after school on the computer or in front of the TV. They also tend to have more freedom in making food choices for meals and snacks outside of the home. Unhealthy behaviors can easily continue into adulthood and increase risk for health problems associated with excess weight. Teens are at a very vulnerable time in their lives and are constantly surrounded by pressure to fit in and look or feel a certain way.

Children who may be struggling with obesity, body image issues, or self esteem concerns due to their weight may benefit from a weight loss camp. These camps work through a dedicated program of diet, exercise, and education. Staying healthy and fit can be difficult, and sometimes children need a new environment for the education, nutrition, fitness, and motivation to live at a healthy weight. Fat camps work to help kids lose weight and keep it off through a combination of fitness, nutrition, and education. They have proven to be effective not just for losing weight during the weeks at camp, but also for helping the weight stay off upon returning home.

Sometimes, parents reach out to us at Camp Pocono Trails because they are searching for a teen fat camp. We pride ourselves in being the top weight loss camp in the country. The difference between a teen fat camp and our program is that we strive to create a positive atmosphere and never shame our campers. Common sense tells us that it is better to motivate someone from within than it is to try to hammer changes down from above. At a health and wellness camp like Camp Pocono Trails, we provide all the nutrition skills and physical activity that you would expect.