Many kids today struggle with weight loss and fitness boot camps for kids have been shown to help alleviate the problem. Getting into shape can be a painful process for overweight children and kids' fitness boot camps anticipate this, help children and teens work through this and eventually lose weight and triumph over their weight issues. Read more
These camps and programs may have a general population of teens, while also offering an environment where kids with struggles can find some support.
DAY CAMP Leadership Traditional Jul 24 - Jul 28, 2023
Fun wellness activities layered with empowering coaching to build positive self-image, emotional intelligence and confidence. Visit website |
PROGRAM Martial Arts Oct 03, 2022 - Jun 29, 2023
After School Karate - pick up from local schools, daily Karate class - free playtime at our activities and Lego stations Visit website |
DAY CAMP Leadership CIT/LIT Jul 04 - Jul 07, 2023
A leadership certification just for teens - resilience, resourcefulness, confidence, and life skills for success! Visit website |
PROGRAM Dance Jan 09 - Jun 19, 2023
Fitness classes for adults are currently: - Yin Yoga with Lucie - Deep stretch for all levels - Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm Visit website |
DAY CAMP Health & Fitness Empowerment Jul 31 - Aug 31, 2023
Girls develop a mindset for self-confidence, and self-respect while embracing a vision for real beauty, and self care. Visit website |
DAY CAMP Traditional Health & Fitness Jul 10 - Aug 18, 2023
Radiant Girls bloom with adventure, studio art, gentle yoga, spa activities, empowering discussions, and tons of summer fun! Visit website |
DAY CAMP Cooking Entrepreneurship Aug 21 - Aug 25, 2023
Along with a hearty day of cooking nutritious and delicious food, girls will work together to design their own restaurant. Visit website |
OVERNIGHT Leadership Training Adventure Aug 07 - Aug 11, 2023
Jam packed week of fun intertwined with skills to build self esteem, courage, communication, and emotional intelligence. Visit website |
DAY CAMP Karate Jul 03 - Sep 01, 2023
Summer Karate Day Camp includes Karate, Yoga, Outdoor Park and Splash Pad play time, Beach, Crafts, Games and Activities. Visit website |
PROGRAM Martial Arts Sep 26, 2022 - Jun 29, 2023
Prepare for your day by waking your body with active stretching, core and movement work. 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 loss management and change 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 to last a lifetime. 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 10 programs offering 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 programs offering weight loss program as an activity range from $12 to $1,197 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
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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