Investing today for a better future

While the Wellspring Camp was a significant expenditure for our family, we viewed the camp as an investment into our daughter's future.  The results have proven to be worth the money as Beth is maintaining the weight loss and her quality of life has greatly improved.  From school work, to athletics, to the joy of clothes shopping with her friends, Beth is much happier now than before attending the camp.

Jerry C, father of Beth, age 17, who has a sustained weight loss of 34 lbs.

Wellspring Camps are an investment in your child’s future. Studies show Wellspring campers, on average, lose 4.25 lbs per week and keep this weight off long-term.

If your child is not currently facing health issues as a result of their weight, these issues may not be far off. Research demonstrates that nearly 80% of overweight children willbecome obese adults, bringing greater risks of serious medical complications such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, and many forms of cancer.

You are likely already seeing the emotional impact of excess weight — lower self-esteem, little motivation, isolating behaviors, low frustration tolerance, perhaps behavioral issues in school or at home. Studies have shown that overweight children are less likely to attend or graduate from college, and more likely to occupy a lower socioeconomic status as adults.

One recent study revealed that obese adolescents reported outlooks, similar only to adolescents diagnosed with cancer.

If you are wondering if you or your child has a weight issue that should be addressed, we suggest you try the Wellspring Calculator. Use this tool to decide a course of action. Also, please feel free to call a Wellspring admissions counselor at 866-364-0808 to help work through your options for helping your child – whether with a Wellspring program, or some other option.

The investment is significant, but most families report the return is worth the investment many times over.  For while the physical changes are typically dramatic, the accompanying changes to mood, outlook, and self-confidence are often transformative.

Why wait for change? Help your child start down the road toward a better life today.