Wellspring Adventure Camp

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The results don’t lie; since 2004, Wellspring weight loss camps have been renowned because they work. Based on decades of scientific research, Wellspring’s programs are simple and sustainable for long-term weight loss results. Best of all, the vast majority of campers maintain or continue weight loss after camp, gain skills for long-term weight control, and enjoy the summer camp experience of a lifetime.

The average four-week camper at Wellspring loses 4.25 pounds per week, and eight-week campers typically lose 30 pounds. In follow-up studies, over 70% of campers lose another 10% or more of their body weight in the year after camp. In addition to dramatic weight change, participants notice significant improvements in mood, attitude, and outlook. For campers serious about making lifestyle changes while enjoying an exciting camp experience, Wellspring Camps may be the perfect fit.

Program Description

Wellspring Camps provide a scientifically-based behavioral change program focused on long-term weight loss. The goal of Wellspring Camps is to expose campers who are more than 20 pounds overweight to different ways to get in shape and lose weight so that they continue to be active after camp ends.

Campers take a journey to 10,000 steps per day through sports, aerobic, and personal enrichment activities. Campers are typically grouped by age and gender, maximizing the program for each participant’s needs and body type. In addition to recreational activities, campers meet with doctorate-level behavior coaches to make long-lasting changes in attitude and self esteem.

Staff Overview

Because Wellspring is a year-round weight loss program, professionals are employed throughout the year and have long-term dieting and lifestyle experience. Behavioral Coaches are all doctorate level instructors. In addition, Wellspring specifically hires medical and dietary specialists who craft the program and work closely with campers.

Setting & Accommodations

Wellspring Adventure Camp is located at Camp Hope, a 15 acre property in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The camp is just minutes from beautiful Mt. Pigsah.

Campers live in traditional camp cabins. All cabins have full bathroom facilities built in.

Meals at Wellspring allow campers to significantly cut calories and reduce fat without feeling deprived. In addition to tasty main entrees, campers are allowed an unlimited amount of foods like soups, fruits, salads, yogurts, tuna, and more. Meals are self-monitored and discussed with the camper’s behavioral coach.

Safety Standards

All Wellspring activities are monitored by doctoral-level staff. In the event of an injury, all sites employ a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day.

Wellspring Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and meet more than 300 safety standards set forth by the organization.

Wellspring Adventure Camp Session Dates

Session Name	Dates	Ages	Tuition
Four Week Session	6/6/13-7/3/13	11-18	$6,490
Four Week Session	7/4/13-7/31/13	11-18	$6,490
Four Week Session	7/25/13-8/21/13	11-18	$6,490
Six Week Session	6/6/13-7/17/13	11-18	$8,290
Six Week Session	6/27/13-8/7/13	11-18	$8,290
Eight Week Session	6/6/13-8/31/13	11-18	$9,490
Eight Week Session	7/4/13-8/28/13	11-18	$9,490
Ten Week Session	6/6/13-8/14/13	11-18	$10,490
Twelve Week Session	6/6/13-8/28/13	11-18	$11,490