PROGRAM COMPARISON

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At the birth of Camp Jump Start	Camp Jump Start	Other Camps	Diets
Components developed in a medical school	YES	no	no
Health professional operated with training in pediatric obesity	YES	no	no
Team of interdisciplinary advisors	YES	no	no
Pediatric health care/counseling referrals available nationwide	YES	no	no
Avoids rigid/nutritionally inadequate diet	YES	varies	no
PROGRAM includes:
Nutrition education	YES	varies	yes
Exercise levels based on weight	YES	no	no
Behavior modification	YES	varies	varies
Cognitive therapy	YES	varies	no
Stress management	YES	no	no
Self-esteem activities	YES	varies	no
Communication skills	YES	varies	no
Family intervention/education	YES	varies	no
Long-term care plan	YES	varies	no
Motivational weekends	YES	no	no
Follow-up with child's pediatrician	YES	varies	varies
CAMP includes:
Background/reference checks on staff	YES	varies	varies
Background checks on owners/director	YES	varies	varies
Open communication policy	YES	varies	n/a
Parent contact as needed	YES	varies	n/a
Director knows each camper well	YES	varies	n/a
Director participation	YES	varies	varies
Individual attention	YES	varies	varies
Small groups	YES	varies	n/a
Safety is a priority	YES	varies	varies
Lake ON property	YES	varies	n/a