Things to Consider

Why Kids choose Camp Jump Start:

• • FUN!
• • May meet your best friend for life here!
• • Meet kids from all over the world
• • Accepted and celebrated for who you REALLY are here
• • Bullying is NOT tolerated
• • Learn new things without being judged
• • Sports are non-competitive
• • Boys and girls do NOT exercise together
• • Private showers/ toilets in AIR-CONDITIONED cabins
• • You will be in a cabin with campers your own age
• • After the first week of camp you can call home/ friends every evening if you want
• • Email access after the first week of camp
• • A mom and dad living on site that makes everyone "play nice" so you feel safe!
• • You will be known by all and remembered at Camp Jump Start
• • ALL kids have been successful with weight loss

Why Parents choose Camp Jump Start:

• • Accredited by nationally recognized organizations--we choose to voluntarily reach these high standards---not all camps do!
• • American Camp Association, Better Business Bureau and the Missouri State Department of Health & Human Services
• • Award Winning Program--Cooper Institute
• • Annual Safety award winner--Markel Insurance
• • Evidence based
• • Outcomes published in peer reviewed journals
• • Independently reviewed by: Schools of Medicine at Washington University, St. Louis University and Southern Illinois University
• • Innovative certified/ licensed multidisciplinary team working directly with your children on a daily basis
• • Health professionals trained in the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity
• • Assessments and evaluations without additional fees
• • Structured activities to sample and activities are based on interest without additional fees
• • Nutritional information about healthy eating, cooking class, suggested menus/recipes for home use, portion control
• • Support groups for children experiencing anxiety, grief and family issues such as separation/ divorce, adoption and blended families
• • After camp free basic continuing education program and use of web self-monitoring tool for as long as you desire
• • We are big enough for kids to have fun, but small enough for individual attention
• • Access to the owners who are also parents and work with your child daily to discuss concerns when needed
• Following our guidelines--other members in the family lose weight and improve health