Resorts for Obese Teens

Teens who are overweight or obese face the possibility of lifetime health problems. According to the Nemours Health Foundation, one-third of all children between 2 and 19 years of age are overweight or obese, which exposes them to a higher risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and joint or breathing problems. Teens have time to break the cycle of unhealthy eating and resorts around the country can help.

  1. Deciding to Send Your Teen to a Resort

    • If your teen's doctor says your child is more than 30 pounds overweight, you might talk to the doctor about sending your teen to a resort to help her lose weight. These camps will not only teach your teen about a healthy diet and exercise, but also address any self-esteem issues that might be causing or resulting from her weight. They will also provide your child with socialization that she might be missing as a result of her weight.

    Wellsprings Academies

    • Wellsprings Academies is a residential weight loss school for youngsters between the ages of 11 and 25. Located in California, it promotes a healthy lifestyle with simple, sustainable behavior changes. Teens are taught to eat a low fat diet, take 10,000 steps a day and monitor their own food and activity. It also offers behavior therapy and counseling to help manage stress.

    Camp Shane

    • Camp Shane has campuses in California, Arizona, New York and Georgia. It is similar to traditional residential camps but with an emphasis on diet and health. Boys between the ages of 7 and 19 and girls between 7 and 17 receive a medically supervised program along with traditional camp activities, including dance, horseback riding, swimming, and arts and crafts. It also offers nutrition education and cooking classes.

    New Image Camp

    • New Image has camps in Pennsylvania and Florida, and keeps a focus on the summer camp experience while providing an optimal environment for weight loss. The camp gives teens the opportunity to experience new activities, such as kayaking, mixed martial arts and cricket while learning about healthy living through nutrition and exercise. The program is available for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 19.

    Camp Pennbrook

    • Camp Pennbrook is the only weight-loss camp in the United States that is exclusively for girls. Located in Pennington, New Jersey, it offers frequent trips and outings along with daily fitness and exercise programs. Trips include a Broadway show, the beach, concerts and Six Flags. When at camp, teens can choose activities such as tennis, basketball, softball and kickball to increase activity and lose weight.

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