Weight Loss Camp for Ages 11-18 in the Pacific Northwest
Welcome to Wellspring Oregon! Boys and girls ages 11-18 are in for a fantastic summer full of fun, friendship, improved fitness, and weight loss. Campers achieve fast, dramatic, and safe weight loss by following the proven and comprehensive Wellspring Plan. Guided by our highly-qualified weight loss experts, Wellspring Oregon campers enjoy a fun-packed and truly life-changing summer.
Wellspring Oregon is located on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis, just 90 minutes from Portland. The campus provides the perfect combination of outdoor adventure options, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and close proximity to beautiful beaches. The setting is ideal for an unforgettable summer.
The Wellspring Plan
Unlike traditional weight loss programs, Wellspring Oregon teaches campers the skills they need for dramatic weight loss and lifelong weight control. Campers can expect to lose an average of 4 lbs. per week at camp. Our extensive follow-up studies (which are published yearly in peer-reviewed research journals) indicate that 70% of Wellspring campers continue or maintain weight loss after camp ends. These results are virtually unprecedented for weight loss programs for any age group.
These incredible results occur due to the comprehensive Wellspring Plan, an integrated weight loss program developed by leading researchers to teach children sustainable lifestyle changes that lead to long-term weight loss.
The Wellspring Plan includes:
Activity Management: We’re all about teaching children ways to truly enjoy being active! At Wellspring Oregon, your child will be exposed to lots of activities so they learn their personal favorites. Team sports like dodge ball, floor hockey, basketball, tennis, swimming, volleyball, and softball are just some of the activities we’ll be doing this summer. By creating a supportive environment with clear and achievable goals, campers succeed regardless of their current fitness level, and gain loads of confidence while they’re at it.
Diet Management: The food at Wellspring Oregon is tasty, filling, and easy for campers to replicate at home. Our plan emphasizes a low-fat diet full of delicious choices and lots of variety. Campers have a great time learning how to cook in our comprehensive culinary classes, and learn how to buy and order food in local restaurants and grocery stores. They’ll be ready to put their newly found skills to work at home!
Family Involvement: Whether your child stays with us for 3 weeks or 9 weeks, we include families in our long-term plan for successfully keeping weight off. Because your role as a family member is so important to their ongoing success, we offer free Family Workshops during camp to teach you about the Wellspring Plan. We believe so strongly in the importance of family involvement that we offer a $300 Family Workshop Award for sending at least one family member.
Behavioral Change: In addition to having a great time full of summer fun, the crux of our program is working with your child in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions. We match your child with a Masters- or Doctoral-level behavioral coach for four weekly behavioral change sessions (two individual and two group). In these sessions, campers set and meet goals, learn how to manage stress, and explore practical ways to overcome barriers to weight loss.
Continuing Care: We don’t cut ties with your camper once summer’s over. In fact, we’re dedicated to supporting them through their journey. That’s why we offer support through the Wellspring Continuing Care Program until June 1, 2013 Through online communication with our behavior coaches, campers review lessons in self-monitoring and gain support from the Wellspring community. These tools mean continued success for your child. And to help campers retain the habits learned at camp, we offer a $700 Continuing Care Award for successfully completing 3-months of Continuing Care. We mean it when we say that we want to help your child reach his or her weight loss goals!
We invite you to explore the Wellspring Oregon campus, read camper success stories, and find out what a typical day at camp is like.
We look forward to welcoming you to Wellspring Oregon this summer!
