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Scientific and Sustainable

Wellspring Camp's outcomes are virtually unprecedented in the study of weight loss. Wellspring campers achieve phenomenal weight loss at camp – an average of 4 lbs. per week, and have consistently over the past 5 years.  Campers also continue to do well after camp ends, with nearly 70% of campers continuing to lose or maintain their weight losses at home.

These results have been presented at major scientific meetings, including The Obesity Society meetings in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Wellspring believes in basing its program in science, so data is collected during camp and after camp ends. Wellspring follows up with alumni through our unique Continuing Care Program and tracks camper 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 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 70% maintained or continued to lose weight after camp.

If you are deciding between a four, six, eight, ten or even twelve-week session, consider the following graph. 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, while 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.

Lasting weight loss success

Our studies have shown that Wellspring campers achieve phenomenal short-term and long-term fitness and weight loss results. Wellspring Camps and Wellspring Academies are the best programs for your child.

To learn more about the Scientific Advisory Board that helps guide Wellspring’s leading approach, click here.