Many kids today struggle with weight loss and fitness boot camps for kids have been shown to help alleviate the problem. Others just want to get in better shape. Getting into shape can be a painful process for children with weight issues, and kids' fitness boot camps anticipate this. They help kids and teens work through struggles, eventually lose weight, and triumph over their fitness issues. Read more
Camps below have a focus on building self esteem through education, activity and engagement in a healthy lifestyle.
Nov 02, 2023 - Dec 22, 2024
A specialized service for ages 12-17 with a drive to develop their athletic capabilities to an elite level. Visit website |
Nov 02, 2023 - Dec 21, 2024
After school and weekend teen fitness classes for ages 12-17, led by supportive CrossFit Certified Coaches. Visit website |
Nov 02, 2023 - Dec 19, 2024
After school and weekend play-based fitness classes for ages 5-12, led by caring CrossFit Certified Coaches. Visit website |
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These camps and programs may have a general population of teens, while also offering an environment where kids with struggles can find some support.
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Feb 05 - Dec 31, 2024
Martial Arts classes work on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website |
Feb 29 - Dec 31, 2024
Train martial arts from the comfort of your home, stay fit, reduce anxiety. Separate online classes for children, teens. Visit website |
Feb 05 - Dec 31, 2024
Martial Arts classes work on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website |
Mar 10 - Mar 14, 2025
Nike Basketball Camp is hosting a Girls I.D. and Training Camp at Six Park taking place from March 10-14, 2025 Visit website |
Sep 11 - Dec 14, 2024
Adventure Club focuses minds and bodies on improving awareness, agility and functional body movements to reach their goals. Visit website |
Sep 10 - Dec 10, 2024
Explore agile movement by carrying momentum and finding flow through connecting obstacles. Visit website |
Oct 25, 2024 - Jun 01, 2025
By unplugging and learning to live with the land, teens build resilience, confidence and leadership. Visit website |
Oct 02, 2024 - Jun 04, 2025
Join us weekly to hang out, be challenged by experienced mentors, and grow your knowledge of nature and outdoor skills! Visit website |
Sep 09 - Dec 12, 2024
Explore agile movement by carrying momentum and finding flow through connecting obstacles. Visit website |
Sep 30, 2024 - Jun 06, 2025
At Outdoor School, nature is our classroom. Children join us each week during the school year to explore, learn and grow. Visit website |
Sep 10 - Dec 12, 2024
Climbers will be introduced to climbing fundamentals and will gain an improved body awareness with every climb. Visit website |
Sep 30, 2024 - Jun 06, 2025
At Outdoor School, nature is our classroom. Children join us each week during the school year to explore, learn and grow. Visit website |
Sep 30, 2024 - Jun 06, 2025
Children join us each week during the school year to explore, learn and grow and play after school. Visit website |
Sep 14 - Dec 14, 2024
Learn the art of boxing in a safe and supportive environment. Step into the ring, and develop essential life skills. Visit website |
Sep 10 - Dec 12, 2024
Climbers are introduced to fundamental climbing skills to set the foundation for future rock stars. Visit website |
Sep 09 - Sep 30, 2024
Enhance overall athleticism, compliment your sport specific skills and build resistance to injury Visit website |
Jill Baxter runs a fitness camp for kids in Ottawa where kids learn nutrition, get active and gain through pain. As she says, these kinds of boot camps are definitely "not a joy ride," and kids learn that fitness requires work. Indeed, as one young camper has put it: "I was in tears almost every day at first... but I lost 29 pounds by the end of camp and had a blast doing it."
Fitness boot camps are tough, but they do work.
What fitness boot camps teach
Camps listed on this page apply a broad focus that goes well beyond exercise. These camps teach nutrition and put it into practice in meals and meal preparation. Camps take a holistic approach to dealing with weight issues, one that includes diet, proper nutrition, exercise and weight management and monitoring. As with boot camps of other kinds, the focus in recent years has shifted from outward discipline to ownership by the individual teen or child.
These camps also avoid the quick-fix mentality and will often last throughout the summer to fully engage children in weight management and healthy habits. On a daily basis, lessons are learned and relearned on eating right and exercising. Far beyond an old-school boot camp mentality, children gain knowledge and confidence they'll remember. As one counselor says, "Habits don't get changed in one week."
Disclaimer
Above, we apply the phrase "fitness boot camps" a term broadly used to describe camps that focus on fitness (for both kids and adults). Not all camps listed here would necessarily call themselves "boot camps." However, all of these camps certainly do focus on weight loss and fitness for kids and teens.
How many Fitness boot camps are there?
There are 3 programs specializing in Strength and Conditioning, Weight Loss Program. In addition, there are 16 programs offering strength and conditioning, weight loss program as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Fitness boot camps?
Fees for Fitness boot camps range from $125 to $300 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Fitness boot camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 5 through 17.
Where can parents meet with Fitness boot camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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