What Happens at Summer Weight Loss Camps?
By: Alice Langholt The wrong summer weight loss camps can be a nightmare for children. Strenuous activities, low calorie diets and starving kids are the stereotypical experience. But alternatives exist. The best weight loss summer camps feature a large residential setting, high staff to camper ratio, wide range of engaging activities, nutritionally sound meals and healthy lifestyle training for wellness. These camps will equip your kid with a new way of thinking about living and healthy eating habits to last a lifetime. Summer weight loss camps should have: • ACA accreditation. The American Camp Association gives accreditation to camps that have a commitment to safety standards beyond national requirements, trained staff, and low staff to camper ratios. • A commitment to a safe and nurturing program that builds self esteem, provides education and helps campers learn about healthy choices rather than deprivation. • Opportunities for elective choices of activity each day. Participants sh
