Weight-loss camps, commonly referred to as "fat camps," provide structured environments that foster good nutrition and exercise. There are several well-known residential camps in California where medical personnel, certified trainers and lecturers work together to help clients learn skills to live physically, mentally and emotionally healthy and fit lifestyles.
Camp La Jolla
Camp La Jolla is accredited by the American Camp Association as a residential fitness and weight-loss facility for children, teenagers and adult women. Located just minutes from San Diego beaches, campers are housed in single or double dorm-style suites with private bath and lounge area. Housekeeping services and laundry facilities are provided. Physical activities featured in the program include tennis, swimming, stationary biking, snorkeling, surfing, yoga, pilates, aerobics, weight-training, hiking and biking. Nutrition instruction, low-fat meals, behavior modification counseling, field trips, and arts and crafts are also included. According to the camp's website, participants lose an average of four pounds a week, with 70 percent continuing additional weight loss after returning home.
Camp La Jolla
10050 North Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla CA, 92092 USA
800-825-8746
camplajolla.com/
Camp Technique
Personal trainer Eric Viskovicz founded Camp Technique in 1997. This residential weight-loss camp in Marina del Rey offers three levels of programs. The Complete Lifestyle Change Program is a four- to eight-week beginners camp designed for people 45 to 200 pounds overweight. The Extreme Weight Loss Program is targeted to clients who need to lose 30 pounds or more of excess weight. Moderate to intense workouts, including swimming, boxing, indoor cycling and kayaking, are individually customized. Finally, Boot Camp Intensified is a two- to four-week regimen for clients who need a quick and intense program to prepare for a special event. All-inclusive 2010 rates for two weeks of Camp Technique training range in price from $5,280 to $9,200.
Camp Technique
4112 Del Rey Ave.
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
424-247-8072
camptechnique.com/
St. Helena Center for Health
Like Camp Technique, St. Helena Center for Health features three levels of residential fitness programs. The three-day retreat, one-week medical program and two-week medical program all offer lodging, meals, snacks, daily lectures, workshops and exercise regimens. Additionally, the medical programs provide health workups, field trips and consultations with physicians and dietitians. According to St. Helena's website, women lose an average of five pounds, men lose seven, and both have an eight-point blood pressure reduction during the two-week medical program.
St. Helena Center for Health
10 Woodland Rd.
St. Helena, CA 94574
866-859-4364
napavalleyweightcontrol.org/our_staff.php
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