Teen Fat Camp- Do They Work?

Sometimes, parents reach out to us at Camp Pocono Trails because they are searching for a teen fat camp. We pride ourselves in being the top weight loss camp in the country.

The difference between a teen fat camp and our program is that we strive to create a positive atmosphere and never shame our campers. In that respect, you will never hear us use the term, “teen fat camp.” We are better than any teen fat camp in that we create success with our campers in a positive manner and inspire and motivate them to continue what they’ve learned at camp back at home.

Where Do Teen Fat Camps Fail?

Common sense tells us that it is better to motivate someone from within than it is to try to hammer changes down from above. Sending your child to a “teen fat camp” only reinforces the idea that something is wrong with them and that they are broken.

At a health and wellness camp like Camp Pocono Trails, we provide all the nutrition skills and physical activity that you would expect. The difference is that we also treat the psychological aspects that may be behind the weight gain. In this respect, we would never refer to our campers as “fat” or that we are a “fat camp for teens.”

Teen Fat Camp Versus Camp Pocono Trails

It would also be much harder to convince your child to participate in a program called “a teen fat camp” versus a “fun health and fitness camp” like Camp Pocono Trails. Any program that calls themselves a “teen fat camp” obviously does not take into consideration the psychological aspect of weight gain.

To truly be successful at controlling your weight, a teenager needs to start thinking about their relationship with food and changing their daily habits. The only way to have your teenager take ownership of this issue is to create an atmosphere where weight control is seen as a positive and desirable skill.

Teen Fat Camp Effectiveness

If you send your teenager to a program that calls themselves a “teen fat camp,” how likely would it be that your child would accept the interventions they suggest? The more likely scenario is that your teen would close down and rebel against the program.  If this happens, your summer investment would go to waste.

At Camp Pocono Trails, we keep a positive atmosphere going 24/7. Our campers want to come back year after year because of the positivity of our program. We have over 350 pristine acres in a resort-like setting and create multiple unforgettable experiences. Teens learn sports and activities they have never tried before and get the experience of losing weight in a supportive, friendly setting. This is something that teen fat camps just cannot provide.

If you enroll your child at a program that identifies as a teen fat camp, you have already set your child up for failure based on the terminology the program uses. Camp Pocono Trails create success for every camper year after year because of the positivity we create in our camp culture. Check out our videos, camper transformation page, and testimonials to see the amazing work our staff does year after year.

If you would like to discuss your child’s fitness goals and see if they would be a good fit for Camp Pocono Trails, give us a call today at 1-800-365-0556.