Amazing Results

Wellspring Camps outcomes are unprecedented in the study of weight loss. Not only do Wellspring campers achieve phenomenal weight loss at camp – an average of 4.25 lbs. per week, consistently over the past 4 years – they continue to lose weight after camp ends.

These results have been presented at major scientific meetings, including the North American Association for the Study of Obesity meetings in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Since Wellspring Camps were established by leading scientific researchers, and are scientifically-driven, data is collected after camp ends. Wellspring follows up with alumni through Wellspring’s unique after-care program and tracks campers’ weights once they return home.

Campers who enroll in Wellspring typically have gained a considerable amount of weight in the year prior to camp. The conclusion of two follow-up studies, conducted 6-9 months after camp ended is that Wellspring campers continued to lose weight, once they returned home, shedding another 5-8 lbs. on average. An astounding 76% maintained or continued the significant weight loss achieved at camp.

If you are deciding between a four- or eight-week session, consider the following graph and weight loss. The average weekly weight loss at camp is more than 4 lbs. The average weight loss for a four-week session is almost 20 lbs. and the average weight loss for an eight-week session is over 30 lbs.

Eight-week campers inevitably lose more weight while at Wellspring. Additionally, our studies show that eight-week campers lose more weight once they return home. The follow up study for 2005 campers showed that four-week session campers had maintained an average weight loss of just over 20 lbs. while eight-week session campers had maintained an average weight loss of just less than 35 lbs.

Conclusion

Wellspring Camps have demonstrated unprecedented short-term and longer-term results in the study of obesity and weight loss. As the foremost treatment options for adolescent overweight and obesity, Wellspring Camps and Wellspring Academies, formerly Academy of the Sierras are the best programs for your child.