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.
PROGRAM Martial Arts Sep 06, 2021 - Jun 24, 2022
After School Karate - pick up from local schools, daily Karate class - free playtime at our activities and Lego stations Read more |
DAY CAMP Health & Fitness Jul 18 - Jul 22, 2022
Girls develop a mindset for self-confidence, and self-respect while embracing a vision for real beauty, and self care. Read more |
PROGRAM Martial Arts Sep 03, 2021 - Jun 24, 2022
Prepare for your day by waking your body with active stretching, core and movement work. Read more |
DAY CAMP Traditional Jul 11 - Jul 15, 2022
Radiant Girls bloom with adventure, studio art, gentle yoga, spa activities, empowering discussions, and tons of summer fun! Read more |
DAY CAMP Leadership Jul 05 - Jul 07, 2022
A leadership certification just for teens - resilience, resourcefulness, confidence, and life skills for success! Read more |
DAY CAMP Leadership Horseback Riding Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2022
Girls bonding with horses to discover deep connection, communication, boundaries, body language - skills for life! Read more |
DAY CAMP Karate Jul 04 - Sep 02, 2022
Summer Karate Day Camp includes Karate, Yoga, Outdoor Park and Splash Pad play time, Beach, Crafts, Games and Activities. Read more |
PROGRAM Dance Dec 06, 2021 - Jun 14, 2022
Fitness classes for adults are currently: - Adult Ballet Monday 8:30-9:30pm - Contemporary Yoga Sunday 10:15-11:30am Read more |
DAY CAMP Leadership Aug 15 - Aug 19, 2022
Fun wellness activities layered with empowering coaching to build positive self-image, emotional intelligence and confidence. Read more |
OVERNIGHT Adventure Aug 01 - Aug 05, 2022
Overnight retreats include all classic camp experiences plus fireside chats, zip lining, and all-girls cabin experience. Read more |
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.
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