Weight Loss Camp for Teens - More than a Fat Camp | Camp Jump Start

These outcomes from our whole health residential summer camp can now be achieved at home on our virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp

***These are raw, untouched pictures of our campers before camp, immediately after camp and at least 5 years later showing their long-term results honestly.

These outcomes from our whole health residential summer camp can now be achieved at home on our virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp

***These are raw, untouched pictures of our campers before camp, immediately after camp and at least 5 years later showing their long-term results honestly.

These outcomes from our whole health residential summer camp can now be achieved at home on our virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp

***These are raw, untouched pictures of our campers before camp, immediately after camp and at least 5 years later showing their long-term results honestly.

These outcomes from our whole health residential summer camp can now be achieved at home on our virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp

***These are raw, untouched pictures of our campers before camp, immediately after camp and at least 5 years later showing their long-term results honestly.

These outcomes from our whole health residential summer camp can now be achieved at home on our virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp

***These are raw, untouched pictures of our campers before camp, immediately after camp and at least 5 years later showing their long-term results honestly.

These outcomes from our whole health residential summer camp can now be achieved at home on our virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp

***These are raw, untouched pictures of our campers before camp, immediately after camp and at least 5 years later showing their long-term results honestly.

These outcomes from our whole health residential summer camp can now be achieved at home on our virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp

***These are raw, untouched pictures of our campers before camp, immediately after camp and at least 5 years later showing their long-term results honestly.

These outcomes from our whole health residential summer camp can now be achieved at home on our virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp

***These are raw, untouched pictures of our campers before camp, immediately after camp and at least 5 years later showing their long-term results honestly.

Whole Health Approach

Camp Jump Start is a healthy lifestyle program for kids and families.  We address and transform the whole health of every participant—physically, emotionally and socially—bringing improved health, happiness and hope for a better life with the skills to continue success long term.

Founded by a Registered Nurse

 Camp Jump Start weight loss camp for teens was founded in 2003 by registered nurse Jean Huelsing and her family. This camp revolutionized
weight loss camps for kids with health professional designed programs.  This camp is now offered as a virtual training camp in order to meet the needs of busy families.

Proven Success

Success of the children and families through Camp Jump Start weight loss camp for teens is well documented in consumer magazines and scientific articles, recognized by letters of support from institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and Washington University School of Medicine.

Our experience shows what a difference a summer can make!

Why Camp Jump Start Training Camp

  • We are more than a residential weight loss summer camp.   Our approach addresses and transforms the whole health of every participant and it is needed year-round.
    • Physically – weight loss; physical fitness, strength and endurance
    • Emotionally/Mentally – higher self-esteem, self-confidence and belief in themselves
    • Socially – opportunities to gather in groups of like-minded participants to learn and discuss life events and experiences
  • Our kids and families are successful. To date, all of our kids have achieved weight loss and accomplish results they never thought possible*.
  • In-person summer camp tuition was fair, honest and as affordable as possible but it was not cheap.  As a not-for-profit we are driven to help as many kids and families as possible.  This is why virtual Camp Jump Start Training Camp has been made available.  We hope to serve all of those who would not have been able to make it to in-person camp.

      *Results may vary from camper to camper.

 

Weight Loss Camp for Teens

WHAT KIDS SAY ABOUT IN-PERSON CAMP JUMP START

To me camp means a second chance at life. The friends I’ve made here have saved my life. I wouldn’t trade the experiences I have gotten here for anything. This place is my safe place; I can be my true self here and have no fear of judgment. What happens here inspires me every day to be thankful for the hard-working people in this world. Thank you for giving me my life back.

Samantha

Historical Summer by the Numbers

3305 Pounds Lost

Pounds lost by our Our Biggest Winner: 65 pounds in 8 weeks!

2,241 Total Inches Lost (~187 ft)

Average of 17.8 total inches lost per camper

Necks: 1.1 inches
Hips: 4.1 inches
Upperarms: 1.1 inches
Thighs: 2.8 inches
Chests: 3.4 inches
Calves: 0.7 inches
Waists: 4.6 inches

*Results vary from person to person

Dropped 11 Hours And 8 Minutes Off Mile Times

Average starting time: 16:12

Average finishing time: 10:56

Boys’ record broken for the mile run time—stands now at 5:29

Girls’ record broken for the mile run time—stands now at 6:47

All Campers' Blood Pressures Improved

61 Campers With Acanthosis Nigricans (pre-diabetic insulin resistance)

All have faded

23 have disappeared

On A Survey Of Life Happiness, All Campers Like Themselves Better Today Than Before Camp

All Campers Voiced More Confidence and Had Better Self-esteem

17 Campers Learned to Ride a Bike

1 Campers Learned to Swallow Pills

33 Campers Have Self-harmed Prior To Camp But Promise To Use Better Coping Strategies Now

All Campers Were Able To List 2 Trusted Adults Who They Could Ask For Help

All Campers Were Able To List New Coping Techniques They Can Use In Place Of Over-eating

* Results may vary from camper to camper.