Best Fat Camp for New Jersey Families!
Looking for the best fat camp for your New Jersey child?
New Jersey Fat Camp Solution
Looking for the best fat camp in New Jersey? While located close to New Jersey, at Camp Pocono Trails, New Jersey Teens are investing in developing the skills they need to succeed. Regardless of the focus of the camp: weight management, tech addiction, or behavioral issues, we’ve all noticed that therapeutic based programs seem to help bring focus into many areas of the campers life. Our licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) counselors and social workers will address any issue that relates to your teen’s journey to improving their self-image.
What is a Fat Camp?
A “fat camp” is the common name for an all-inclusive weight loss summer camp for kids, teens, and young adults. At Camp Pocono Trails we prefer the term “weight loss camp” as it’s a more accepting term that better describes the end result our campers are seeking. While as parents we might think we are being helpful telling our child what is wrong with them, it’s rarely helpful to hurt their feelings. Probably, your child already knows if they are overweight. They are more likely to get on board with a program that is termed a “weight loss camp” versus a “fat camp” in New Jersey.
At our fat camp for New Jersey campers, we get so many campers from New Jersey that we decided to create this page just for parents, teens, and young adults from New Jersey. Many parents drive to Camp Pocono Trails, and we can also pick up your child from major airports in our area. But you can rest assured that we get many campers from New Jersey that your child will build friendships and feel right at home.
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 New Jersey 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)
Your New Jersey teen may bring up the stubborn argument, “But all my friends are online!” This may be true because in today’s technology driven world most teenagers do meet online or on their iPhones, but not at Camp Pocono Trails. The value of fun, laughter, and finding common interests with their peers will form lasting friendships.
Our staff helps bridge any awkwardness on that first day and we often see strong friendships blossom within just a day or two.
Socializing and maintaining friendships is an integral part of teenage years. Friendships teach teens social and emotional skills that help them in adult life. Through our friendships, we learn to be compassionate and empathetic to others who are different than us and outside our family bonds. Friends also create a support system that is different from the ones we rely on our families for.
How Much do Fat Camps Cost?
When considering the cost of fat camp, keep in mind the cost of doing nothing, or investing in a fad diet or other half measure that does not work. The costs of “doing nothing” or half measures can be immeasurable. We already know the health effects of being overweight over your lifespan. But many parents don’t consider the financial related costs. For example, people who are overweight are less likely to graduate college, more likely to occupy a lower socio-economic status, and are less likely to get married.
Fat camps such as Camp Pocono Trails cost around 2,000 per week, depending on the camp and length of stay. Fat Camps like Camp Pocono Trails are all-inclusive, meaning that all meals, lodging, and activities are included in the program price.
Parents should consider tuition at camp similar to tuition in a child’s education. At Camp Pocono Trails, we are preparing your child for life success after they reach the age of independence. Parents can rest assured that we will provide the right corrective experiences to ignite a lifetime of health, wellness, and weight control.