Best Fat Camp for Massachusetts Families!

Fat Camp Defined

A “fat camp” is a place where young Massachusetts people go to have fun, make new friends, and learn about health and fitness while losing weight. Many young people up through young adults may benefit from a weight loss camp. These camps work through a dedicated program of diet, exercise, and education. At Camp Pocono Trails we call our program a “weight loss camp” as opposed to a “fat camp.” This is because we believe framing the issue with positivity is more helpful than using a negative term like “fat camp.” While we do use the term on this page, we would never call a camper “fat” at our program. We even employ qualified therapists to work on self-esteem and positive body image at camp.

We love campers from Massachusetts at our fat camp. We are truly a fat camp for Massachusetts teens, adolescents, and young adults. We can help Massachusetts campers figure out transportation to our camp and ensure you feel right at home at Camp Pocono Trails!

Camp Pocono Trails promotes an active, healthy lifestyle and with over 101+ onsite activities on 350-private forested acres, they deliver! There is private lakefront access to swimming, boating, water skiing, and more. Other onsite features include obstacle courses, aerobic studios, and sports fields. At this camp there are two swimming pools, one is for boys and one is for girls. Massachusetts teens working to achieve their ideal weight can do that and have the most fun summer ever at Camp Pocono Trails.

Your teen will come home with healthy recipes that they know how to prepare. They will find confidence and make friends. This camp will change their lives in the most fun way they can imagine.

Are Fat Camps Effective?

Fat Camps can be extremely effective. At Camp Pocono Trails, we offer at multi-disciplinary approach were nurses, personal trainers, coaches, nutritionists, counselors and more address the underlying issues behind weight gain and the roadblocks to keeping the weight off.  So yes, fat camps can be very effective providing a structure, nurturing environment for long-term weight loss. Generally, the more buy-in we can get from our campers the better the long term results. This is why Camp Pocono Trails is so fun. We have over 101+ ways to have fun at camp all for the purpose of creating buy-in and getting positive results.

As a Massachusetts resident, you will find no better fat camp alternative than Camp Pocono Trails for your child!

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 will want to show you when they return home. Our culinary component is truly a highlight of camp.

It’s a remarkable transformation that takes place for every camper at Camp Pocono Trails. The first thing that most parents notice is that their teen projects self-confidence! These teens look great and feel great at the end of summer camp! They also have adventures they are eager to share with their parents. There are many friends and staff members that they want to introduce them to. Their parents are incredibly proud that they have taken positive steps towards losing weight and choosing a healthy lifestyle. They are also proud about the bad habits they were able to kick and replace like technology overuse. Mostly, parents are so thankful that they made the investment in time and financial resources to jump-start their teen’s young adult life at Camp Pocono Trails.