Best Fat Camp for Iowa Families!

Looking for an Iowa weight loss camp? Join other teenagers who come from across the nation to Camp Pocono Trails because they want to get a jump start on healthy living while having fun doing it.

This world-class camp boasts private lakeside access for water activities like swimming, kayaking, jet skis, water skis. If you can dream it this camp has built it! Always investing back in the camp’s amenities, Camp Pocono Trails believes in providing teens with the most up-to-date resort expectations.

With not one but two swimming pools (one for boys and one for girls) and an Odyssey course, tennis courts, basketball courts, gymnasium, this camp has it all! You will always be invited every Friday night to a dance party where you will meet up with your new friends!

PA too far for your Iowa Teen?

Consider college selection. If your child was interested in a specific career that might require specialized training, would it even be up for consideration that they attend a college out of Iowa like Harvard, MIT or Stanford? Most families would agree that proximity to home is a low decision factor when it comes to picking the right educational setting. When it comes to health and fitness, the same logic applies.

Families can rest assured that our camp is completely safe and secure with 24-hour security and a full medical staff. Camp Pocono Trails provides a full-time nursing staff and on-site infirmary operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Fat Camp vs. Weight Loss Camp

A “fat camp” in Iowa describes a summer camp experience for adolescents, teens, and young adults striving to get in shape and lose weight for good. Campers in attendance may be struggling with obesity, body image issues, or self-esteem concerns due to their weight. We chose to use the phrase “weight loss camp” over “fat camp” at Camp Pocono Trails. Calling a child “fat” can be hurtful and make the child rebel against the program. While we do use the term “fat camp” on this page, we are much better described as a weight loss program. Our program strives to be 100% positive in all aspects.

Our fat camp gets a lot of campers from Iowa. So many in fact that we made this page just for you! Iowa families find a home away from home at Camp Pocono Trails. Without a doubt your child will find other campers from Iowa and make fast friends. We accommodate campers from Iowa every year.

Are Fat Camps Evidence-Based?

Fat Camps are weight loss camps specifically designed for the physical and emotional support of adolescents, teens, and young adults. At Camp Pocono Trails we provide a structured environment for kits to have corrective experiences so that they can experience weight loss success. Losing weight is difficult, and we provide the structure needed for proper education, nutrition, fitness, culinary training, and motivation to live at a healthy weight. The long-term results of Camp Pocono Trails are astounding. Our weight loss camp is so effective because we hire the top staff in their respective fields from across the globe. Some campers may struggle with exercising, while others may struggle with eating right or developing the psychological motivation to change. At Camp Pocono Trails we have staff to focus on all of these areas.

Families from Iowa find the best fat camp option at Camp Pocono Trails where we serve 600+ campers per year!

Next Steps for Healthy Habit Camp

If you are interested in a healthy habit camp for your child, please give us a call today at Camp Pocono Trails by calling 1-800-365-0556.

Camp Pocono Trails specializes in promoting the health and well-being for Iowa teens. This is why we are proud to add the Summerland Program that addresses the social and emotional issues that are common with technology overuse for teens. The teenage years are a precious time to work on social skills and self-confidence. Developing identity and self-awareness is heightened at this time. Scientists discovered that social and environmental changes that have promoted technology overuse among teenagers have had some serious detrimental effects.

Now that The World Health Organization has classified gaming addiction as a disorder, many are questioning if you can truly be addicted to an activity. Regardless of the terminology, if your teen is using their smart-phone or gaming to the point that it’s causing stress in the family, then it’s a problem. At Camp Pocono Trails we help Iowa teenagers change their habits. So whether your teen is on their smart-phone for 2-hours a day or 12, we can help them to refocus on healthy habits.

Positivity is Key at Healthy Skills Camp

Our camp is specifically designed to teach campers healthy skills in a positive setting. We believe that change is best made when campers are motivated to change and see the value of portion control and incorporating healthy activity into their daily routines.

It also helps to see some success while you are at the program. At our healthy skills camp, campers undoubtedly see some level of success due to our structured nature and encouragement of activity along with teaching reasonable portion sizes of low caloric density foods.

Fat Camp for Teens Schedule

Our camp program is different than “boot camps” or “fat camps” for health and fitness. While many campers come to Camp Pocono Trails to lose weight, others come to build strength, get fit, and/or work on self-esteem issues.

Excitement awaits fat camp participants at Camp Pocono Trails! Our camp program is for campers ages 7-18, young adults 18-21 and we have a family and moms too. Camps from around the globe get fit in a structured environment where they learn how to live happier and healthier, while also allowing this age group choices when it comes to their daily schedule/fitness selection.

Campers wake up bright and early to begin their day at 7:45 am. You can see our morning schedule below:

MORNING

7:45 Wake-up

8:30 Breakfast

10:00 1st Activity Period

(Active: aerobics, calisthenics, tennis, sports, health club…)

11:00 2nd Activity Period

(Less-active: drama, arts & crafts, nutrition/cooking class…)

The afternoon includes a healthy low-calorie lunch and swimming.

AFTERNOON

12:00 Swim or Showers

12:30 Lunch

1:15 Free Time / Rest

(Sports, video games, ping pong, letter writing…)

2:00 Choice Group Activity

(You choose what to do…)

3:00 Snack

3:15 4th Activity Period

(Varies; Sports, swim, weights…)

4:15 5th Activity Period

(Varies…)

We offer fun evening activities and lights-out depends on camper age group:

EVENING

5:15 Optional Swim/Showers

6:15 Dinner

7:15 Free Play

(All sports facilities available)

8:00 Evening Activity

(Dances, games, entertainment, movies…)

9:00 Snack Time

9:15 Free Play

(All sports activities available; Most lit up outside.)

10:00-10:30 Bedtime

(Varies depending on age)

How Much do I Eat at a Fat Camp?

Most camps give campers three real meals per day. Meals are specially designed by chefs and nutritionists to ensure that a low-calorie diet can still give kids enough healthy energy to stay active during their stay. The combination of healthy meals and heavy exercise ensure a net-negative calorie intake and steady, maintainable weight loss.

Campers at Camp Pocono Trails can eat as much as they like. However, food is cooked properly and main portion sizes are limited to the appropriate amount. But campers can have all the salad they would like.

It is very rare that we ever hear of a camper being hungry at camp. We offer three meals a day along with three snacks. Campers are also required to carry water bottle with them and keep hydrated.

We eat a lot of traditional foods at camp, they are just prepared in a way that is healthier. For example, nothing is fried at camp. Instead we grill, steam, or bake.

We also don’t serve soda at camp. When we do have items like cheese or milk, we use that fat-free alternative. Finally, we teach campers how to prepare their own meals so that they can implement the changes they learn at camp back home.

If your child has any anxieties about food served at fat camp you have assure them that our portions are substantial, our food taste great, and they will learn recipes they