Fat Camp for Rhode Island Families!

Looking for a fat camp near Rhode Island? Look no further! Located in PA, the staff at Camp Pocono Trails are licensed professionals. Your Rhode Island teen will be nurtured by experts. Many of our hand-picked staff are attracted to working at this renowned camp and have returned year after year. They believe in and are responsible for the quality of care each camper receives. The nutritional program is run by a licensed dietitian.

Fat Camp vs. Weight Loss Camp

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

The food is prepared in a healthy way to minimize sugars and fats. For example, instead of fried chicken, it is grilled. An assortment of vegetables and fruits are available at every meal. Along with eating healthy at every meal each camper attends diet and nutritional classes. They learn how to read food labels and they learn how to substitute favorite unhealthy foods for healthy foods that satisfy the same cravings. Reasonable portion sizes are encouraged. Rhode Island teens learn that a healthy lifestyle is about making healthy food choices and staying active.

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 Rhode Island resident, you will find no better fat camp alternative than Camp Pocono Trails for your child!

First and foremost our campers from Rhode Island are going to have the best summer of their lives at Camp Pocono Trails! There is no other summer camp like it! When your teen arrives we meet them where they are in their weight loss journey. They meet other teens like themselves and form many friendships with teens and staff. This is a supportive non-competitive camp where winning is not the goal. The goal is to participate and have a great time. This is the place where everyone is included and everyone gets invited to the party! The most spectacular time happens on Sunday when you discover that all of the fun is leading you towards transformational results for your weight loss journey.

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)

When Can I Go to a Fat Camp?

It’s important to register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. Every summer we have 700 or more campers in attendance. It is truly first-come, first served. We can’t possibly make room for everyone who wants to attend, but we will try to accommodate your family’s needs.

Most weight loss camps for kids and teens are offered during the summer months when students are not at school. Programs typically run for two-week or longer sessions, and Camp Pocono Trails allows participants to stay for multiple sessions in a row. The longer campers stay in a program, the more weight they are likely to lose.

We do create custom sessions for families with a busy summer schedule. We can add on days, or start your session on a different day than listed. However, if you wish to create a custom session you need to contact our camp admissions office ASAP.

Many parents ask, “What is the ideal session length?” This is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Many younger campers go for a shorter amount of time while older campers tend to stay for many weeks or even a full summer.

Sometimes parents sign up for an early session then extend the session length for the child once they see substantial return on their investment. Either way, it is recommended that you submit your initial deposit and register for the earliest possible time to ensure your child gets in the best physical and mental shape of their life this summer.