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You will be amazed at the changes.
A summer of fun, fitness, friendship and amazing weight loss.
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Wellspring Works
E
BEFOR
4 lbs. of Weight Loss Per Week
Wellspring campers lose an average of 4 lbs. per
week at camp. And more importantly, Wellspring
truly helps campers gain the skills and motivation
required to live a healthy lifestyle.
70% Maintain or Lose
More Weight at Home
BEFO
BEFO
RE
“I am a new person, lighter,
healthier, happier, and genuinely
excited for the future.”
— Cassie B. lost 70 lbs. with Wellspring
and is now a staff leader
“I am forever thankful to
Wellspring. What an experience.
Many kids at school did not
even recognize him!”
— Gayla S., mother of Grant
who lost 63 lbs. in 8 weeks
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“Wellspring has given me
opportunities I never thought
possible. I now hold my head
up high and with complete
confidence.”
— Katelynn F., lost 26 lbs. at camp and
another 14 lbs. at home
The graph to the right shows
something even more
remarkable than initial
weight loss – 70% of
campers maintain
weight loss or
continue losing
weight at home
when evaluated one
year after camp ends.
BEFOR
E
Change That Lasts
Showing campers’ average changes in % overweight at
Wellspring Camps 2004 – 2011 based on annual follow-ups
70%
PERCENTAGE OVERWEIGHT
Wellspring has helped thousands lose weight,
get in shape, and lead healthier, happier lives.
The Wellspring Plan is a scientific approach based
on decades of scientific research and experience
on what actually works for initial weight loss and
long-term success.
Wellspring campers are renowned for
their long-term success. Perhaps this
is why Wellspring has received so much
media attention:
60%
50%
WEIGHT GAIN
BEFORE CAMP
WEIGHT LOSS
DURING CAMP
MAINTENANCE OR
MORE WEIGHT LOSS AT
HOME AFTER CAMP
40%
1 YEAR
BEFORE CAMP
Wellspring
Camp
9 – 16 MONTH
AVERAGE POST-CAMP
The average camper loses weight and
continues success at home. These results
are virtually unprecedented for weight
loss programs for any age group.
“After dropping 4 dress sizes, I
can definitely say that Wellspring
changed my life! I feel better
about myself, and more confident
of how I look and behave.”
— Daniella G. lost 70 lbs. in two summers at
Wellspring and another 22 lbs. at home
Want to learn more about Wellspring’s
success? Read the enclosed Success
Pamphlet and watch the DVD in the
back of this brochure.
A Typical
exciting Day:
• Start your Day with Activity Take a walk or run on your
way to 10,000 steps. Or maybe some early yoga or sports.
• Delicious Breakfast Healthy food can be
delicious food. This morning it’s oatmeal with
fresh blueberries, pineapple and a low-fat scone.
Why It Works
While losing weight and getting in shape, your
child will be gaining the skills that research and
experience show are critical for long-term success.
The glue that holds this all together is Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy. This isn’t “lie on the couch”
therapy. In group and individual sessions,
four times per week, campers change the way
they think about diet and activity, learn how
to overcome barriers to success, build stress
management skills, and improve goal-setting
and self-confidence.
All of this is part of the Wellspring Plan, our
renowned approach to fitness and weight loss:
Simple lifestyle changes – like taking 10,000
steps per day – that are action-oriented and easily
measured in order to immediately gauge success.
Sustainable long-term changes are the focus –
working with Behavioral Coaches, involving the
family, and providing campers with continuing
care and support until June 2013.
Scientific approach – based on published
studies in scientific journals as well as the
expertise of leading researchers.
Special Trips
An Effective & Comprehensive
Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle
CognitiveBehavior
Therapy
Delicious
& satisfying
low-fat diet
Year-long
continuing
care program
Long-term
healthy
lifestyle
While losing weight and getting in shape,
campers also have a lot of fun. Campers have
the opportunity for special trips (at no extra cost)
to exciting destinations, including:
Family
involvement
& support
Simple & fun
ways to get
& stay active
Self-monitoring
of food, activity
& behavior
Experienced
staff & personal
attention
“The food was great and I had a lot of fun
with all the activities. We also learned
how to cook healthy things that still tasted
good! Losing weight made me more energetic,
more confident, and I’m also getting better
grades. It was life-changing.”
— Kylee D., lost 17 lbs. in 4 weeks
Wellspring Camps offer an unparalleled experience
for campers. For many teens and young adults,
Wellspring provides welcome relief – a place to fit
in, to get in shape, make lifelong friends and lose
a lot of weight.
• Sea World
• NYC Trip
• Six Flags
• Disneyland
• Universal Studios
• Atlanta Zoo
• Busch Gardens • Baltimore Aquarium
Back on campus, each camp offers an exciting
array of sports, fitness and personal training
activities. Campers are placed in a small group
with other campers of the same age and gender,
and assigned counselors and behavioral coaches
with an overall ratio of one staff member to every
three campers. Wellspring employs over 100
year-round professionals, including behavioral
coaches, personal trainers, nutritionists, specialized
instructors, counselors and researchers.
For detailed trip information and dates, visit:
www.wellspringcamps.com/trips
• Canoe Trip on Local Waters Your friend soaks
you as you laugh and paddle on local waters.
You’re having fun and getting a great workout.
• Culinary Education Can’t
cook? Not anymore. Today your
team challenges other teams
for the best meal and presentation.
• Healthy & Satisfying Lunch After you enjoy delicious
teriyaki chicken kabobs and baked fries, you grab food from
the unlimited salad, veggie, and fruit bar so you can eat until
you’re full and satisfied.
• Behavioral Training One of your four weekly sessions
(two group; two individual) with a Masters or Doctoral level
coach to help with lifestyle changes.
• Finals of Soccer Tournament Grab a fat-free brownie on your way
to your team finals. Before camp, you didn’t even know you liked soccer,
now today you’re scoring the winning goal!
• Dinner & Dessert You’ve worked up quite an appetite.
Asian stir-fry chicken and noodles, with cream of corn soup
and veggies on the side – yogurt sundaes for dessert.
• Camp Fire & Songs
Healthy S’mores for your
evening snack as you huddle
around the fire, laughing
and singing with friends.
• Time for Bed? Although you continue
sharing stories with your roommates, you’re
so tired from your exhilarating day that you
can’t possibly stay awake. Tomorrow is
another fun day of laughs, learning, fitness
and weight loss.
New York
North Carolina
WV
VA
KY
ME
Burlington
Wellspring
New York
NH
VT
NY
Albany
MA Boston
RI
CT
New York City
NJ
Young women ONLY, ages 11 – 24
Start dates: June 17, July 8 & July 29
Session length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Union College, NY
www.wellspringcamps.com/newyork
Christa McGough,
Director
White Water Rafting
Self-Defense
Water Aerobics
Yoga
Swimming
Softball
Hiking
Personal Training
Dances
Tennis
Mountain Biking
Talent Shows
Weight Training
5K Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Karaoke
Zumba®
Color War
Special trips include:
• Great Escape Amusement Park
(July 3)
• Enchanted Forest Water Safari
(July 25)
• New York City
(August 14)
Located on the historic 100-acre campus of
Union College, one of America’s oldest colleges,
Wellspring New York is the only weight loss camp
exclusively for women.
Wellspring New York offers young women ages
11 – 24 a place to lose weight, get in shape, and
have a great summer sharing experiences and
beginning lifelong friendships. Our campus
offers multiple fitness centers and beautiful
fields, as well as a pool, gymnasium, and
spacious rooms in a former hotel with
their own en-suite bathrooms. Campers
have plenty of opportunity
for fun and friendship with
a variety of fitness classes,
self-defense courses, sports,
and outdoor adventures, as well
as traditional camp activities like Color War,
talent shows, and dancing.
Wellspring New York picks up at Albany International Airport (ALB) and Schenectady Amtrak
Station, and is accredited by the American Camp
Association. For more information and to view
a typical day at Wellspring, visit:
www.wellspringcamps.com/newyork
Experience the splendor of North Carolina’s
famous Blue Ridge Mountains and rivers at
Wellspring’s original summer camp: Wellspring
Adventure Camp.
“I had hopes for camp to
change Megan’s weight,
I never dreamed how much
it would change her life!”
— Melinda, whose daughter lost 35 lbs.
in 9 weeks and an additional 10 lbs. at home
“Wellspring is a
wonderful, empowering
program. It has changed
the life of my daughter
and myself. The experts
who run Wellspring are
top-notch.”
— Susan R., mother of Jocelyn
who lost 35 lbs. in 8 weeks;
Mom and daughter have
lost 94 lbs. with Wellspring
Wellspring Adventure Camp provides campers
11 – 18 with unparalleled adventure activities
as they travel and camp through the mountains
and forests of Western North Carolina. From
whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, rock
climbing, hiking and kayaking, to camp fires,
personal training and a variety of team sports,
Wellspring Adventure Campers achieve and
sustain the highest activity levels.
Leaving from our comfortable home base, we
head off on adventure trips that are suited for
beginning adventurers as well as those with more
outdoor experience. Two big
trips toward the end of the
summer—surfing in Charleston, SC and a paddle boarding
excursion—offer an additional
way for campers to challenges
themselves and each other as
they learn new skills and
share incredible experiences.
Wellspring Adventure Camp
picks up at Asheville, NC Airport (AVL) and
Greenville/Spartanburg Airport, SC (GSP).
Adventure Camp is permitted by the U.S. Forest
Service. For more information and to view a typical
day at Wellspring Adventure Camp, visit:
www.wellspringcamps.com/northcarolina
TN
Raleigh
NC
Asheville
Greenville
SC
Atlanta
GA
Boys and girls, ages 11 – 18
Start dates: May 27, June 17, July 8
& July 29
Length: 3, 6, 9 & 12 weeks
Location: Canton, NC
www.wellspringcamps.com/
northcarolina
Lisa Barros,
Director
Camp Fires
Triathlons & 5Ks
Mountain Biking
Camping
Rock Climbing
Dodgeball
Kayaking
Whitewater
Rafting
Canoeing
Scavenger Hunts
Gardening
Basketball
Rappelling
Talent Show
Slip ’n Slide
Swimming Hole
Theme Dances
Paddle Boarding
Soccer
Special trips include:
• Dollywood Theme Park
(June 27)
• Dollywood Splash Country
(July 19)
• Paddle Boarding Trip
(August 6 - August 10)
• Charleston, SC
(August 13 - August 17)
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PA
New york
Adventure
Camp
Wellspring
Adventure Camp
GA
Tallahassee
FL
Orlando
Tampa
Wellspring
Florida
Miami
www.wellspringcamps.com/
florida
Jenn Hall,
Director
Kickboxing
Ropes Course
Ultimate Frisbee
Swimming
Field Trips
Scavenger Hunts
Strength Training
Mountain Biking
Dodgeball
Basketball
Volleyball
Talent Show
Spa Night
Color War
Beach Trips
Skit Night
Aerobics
Surfing
Special trips include:
• Universal Studios
(June 19)
• Orlando Science Center
(July 10)
• Disney World
(July 31)
“Thank you, thank you!!! We can’t
say enough about the program
and what you and your
staff have done with
our daughter. We are
Wellspring Florida campers 11 – 18 years old enjoy
so proud of her and so thankful
one of America’s top vacation destinations, taking
to all of you for guiding her on
advantage of sunshine, refreshing local waters,
her journey.”
and fantastic campus facilities. Campers enjoy
Based on the state-of-the-art 130-acre campus of
the Florida Institute of Technology – on Florida’s
fabulous Atlantic coast – Wellspring Florida is the
only scientifically-based fitness and weight loss
program in the state.
a variety of outdoor activities and water sports and then cool off back on campus
in extensive fitness and recreation
facilities, including training and aerobic
areas, a weight room, gym, and two
swimming pools. Campers live in
modern, air-conditioned apartmentstyle accommodations that include
a private room for each camper with
community dining and common areas.
Wellspring Florida provides campers from
the Southeast an amazing opportunity to
lose weight and get active in a fun, safe, and
beautiful environment.
Wellspring Florida picks up at Orlando
International Airport (MCO) and Melbourne
International Airport (MLB). For more information and to view a typical day at Wellspring,
visit: www.wellspringcamps.com/florida
— Sandy B., mother of Sami who lost 20 lbs.
in 4 weeks; mom and dad lost 35 lbs.
total as well
Buffalo
Located on the best equipped campus in the
Poconos, Wellspring Pennsylvania is the premiere
co-ed weight loss camp in the Northeast. Unlike
other camps in the region, Wellspring Pennsylvania provides all campers with the personalized
attention that comes from an expert staff and a
smaller camp.
Located on the scenic 115-acre campus
of Marywood University, campers enjoy
an ultra-modern sports and fitness
complex. With a climbing wall,
multiple gymnasia, indoor track,
brand new aquatic center, plus
miles of trails and manicured
athletic fields, there is plenty
of active fun on campus.
We also head out into the
fabulous Pocono Mountains to
take advantage of the lakes,
rivers and trails for hiking,
canoeing, kayaking and more.
Wellspring Pennsylvania picks up at
Newark Liberty International Airport
(EWR) and Wilkes-Barre International
Airport (AVP). For more information
and to view a typical day at Wellspring,
visit: www.wellspringcamps.com/
pennsylvania
“The whole opportunity has
blown me away. I’m sure everyone
around me will now look twice
at me! I’m so glad I got the
opportunity to do this for myself!”
— Lizze R., who lost 20 lbs. in 4 weeks
Cleveland
OH
WV
Wellspring
Pennsylvania
NH
Boston
MA
CT
RI
PA
New York City
Philadelphia
NJ
MD DE
Washington, DC
VA
Boys and girls, ages 11 – 18
Start dates: June 10, July 1
& July 22
Length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Poconos, PA
www.wellspringcamps.com/
pennsylvania
Jesse Oates,
Director
Yoga
Biking
Hiking
Swimming
Basketball
Whitewater Rafting
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Personal Training
Mini-Olympics
Strength Training
Aerobics
Dodgeball
Scavenger Hunts
Softball
Frisbee
Talent Shows
Special trips include:
• Camel Beach (June 27)
• Dorney Park (July 12)
• NYC (August 1)
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Boys and girls, ages 11 – 18
Start dates: June 3, June 24 &
July 15
Length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Melbourne, FL
FLORIDA
PENNSYLVANIA
VT
NY
Florida
Pennsylvania
AL
KY
NC
Nashville
TN
NY
VA
Wellspring
Georgia
Atlanta
Birmingham
AL
SC
GA
Savannah
Michaela Clinton,
Director
Special trips include:
• Georgia Aquarium
(June 20)
• Six Flags Over Georgia
(July 11)
• Atlanta Zoo
(August 1)
Campers ages 11 – 17 enjoy the fields, forests,
lakes and mountains on the beautiful Appalachian campus, offering an unforgettable summer
of fun and fitness. Traditional camp activities,
group sports, and fitness classes on campus, as
well as whitewater rafting and hiking trips offcampus, keep campers active and engaged all
summer. In addition, we cater to campers’
special interests with time for activities such as
talent shows, dances, volunteering, outdoor
cook-outs and visits to historic sites.
Each camper has a private air-conditioned
bedroom within a 4- or 6-person
townhouse, with access to the incredible
range of indoor and outdoor fitness
facilities offered on campus.
Wellspring Georgia picks up at Hartsfield
Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
Airport (BHM). For more information and
to view a typical day at camp, visit:
www.wellspringcamps.com/georgia
“Carolyn made some wonderful
friends this past summer that
she still keeps in touch with.
Thank you so much for all you
have done for her.”
— Debbie, whose daughter lost 39 lbs. in
2 summers with Wellspring
MD DE
Richmond
VA
Boys and girls, ages 12 – 24
Start dates: June 17, July 8 & July 29
Length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Middleburg, VA
www.wellspringcamps.com/
washingtondc
Wellspring DC is housed on the 500 acre campus
of Foxcraft School in Middleburg, a wonderful
setting known for its rural beauty and convenient
location. The campus provides a state-of-the-art
fitness experience, boasting a newly-renovated
$14 million fitness center with outdoor swimming
pool, cardio machines, resistance training
equipment, free weights, two gymnasiums and
rock climbing wall.
Wellspring DC picks up at Washington Dulles
International Airport (IAD). For more information
and to view a typical day at camp, visit:
www.wellspringcamps.com/washingtondc
Washington, DC
WV
Campers ages 11 – 24 have a lot to look forward
to at Wellspring DC — spacious dormitories,
a brand new fitness center, tennis courts, dance
studios and miles of beautiful walking trails, all
on an exclusive private school campus 50 miles
west of Washington, DC.
After a full day of on- and off-campus fitness
fun, campers return to their large shared rooms,
complete with sleeping porch and in-room
bathroom. Campers are grouped by age for
housing, activities and off-campus trips.
Wellspring DC is an incredible opportunity for
campers to experience a life-changing summer
in a luxurious setting.
Wellspring
NJ
DC
Baltimore
Will Bettman, JD,
Regional Director
Floor Hockey
Tennis
Basketball
Soccer
Softball
Aerobics
Hiking
Canoeing
“First time I have felt like I could
actually lose weight on my
own. I lost 55 lbs, but gained
so much more. I met amazing
people, and camp was the
best experience of my life.”
— Laurie G., lost 55 lbs. in 8 weeks
Personal Training
Mountain Biking
Swimming
Nintendo Wii
Dances
Talent Shows
Strength Training
Wellspring Olympics
Special trips include:
• Baltimore Aquarium
(July 3)
• Washington DC
(July 25)
• Kings Dominion Amusement
Park (August 14)
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Personal Training
Water Aerobics
Triathlon Training
Talent Shows
Dances
Outdoor Cook-outs
Arts & Crafts
Whitewater Rafting
Ropes Course
Based at Berry College in Rome, Georgia – just
an hour and a half from Atlanta – Wellspring
Georgia is comprised of over 26,000 acres
complete with a dairy farm, extensive walking
and hiking trails, and historic landmarks.
DC
Philadelphia
DC
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www.wellspringcamps.com/
georgia
Georgia
OH
PA
Georgia
Boys and girls, ages 11 – 17
Start dates: June 3, June 24 &
July 15
Length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Rome, GA
Kickball
Baseball
Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Football
Jogging
Biking
Hiking
Pittsburgh
Columbia
Reno
UK
NV
San Francisco
CA
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Wellspring
Camp La Jolla
AZ
San Diego
Camp LA Jolla
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Snorkeling
Ocean Swimming
Dances
Boogie Boarding
Yoga
Rock Climbing
Basketball
Surfing
Beach Volleyball
Personal Training
Water Aerobics
Zumba
Special trips include:
• SeaWorld (July 4)
• Knotts (July 25)
• Disneyland (August 15)
Located on the famous campus of University
of California San Diego, one of America’s top
research universities, Wellspring Camp La Jolla
is the leading fitness and weight loss program for
children, teens, and young adults. Campers are
divided in pre-teen, teen, and college-age groups
to provide a great summer with others their own
age. (See the opposite page for information on our
adult Women’s Program and Family Camp.)
The perfect summer family vacation minutes
from the beach, Wellspring Family Camp
provides boys and girls ages 5 – 15 the opportunity
to lose weight and adopt a healthy new lifestyle
alongside their parents.
Parents find support and gain new skills for
helping the entire family improve their health,
while kids participate in fun activities and sports
to improve their fitness. Families also have
time to enjoy fun and sun together with other
Family Camp attendees and then retreat to
private condos on the state-of-the-art University
of California San Diego campus.
Camp La Jolla provides outstanding facilities,
dining, and accommodations. From the
$35-million Fitness Center to the huge aquatic
center, multiple weight rooms and fitness studios,
and expansive fields, campers get fit in stateof-the-art facilities.
Off-campus we take advantage of the best of
southern California – beaches and surf for swimming,
surfing, bonfires, and boogie boarding, scenic
hikes, and field trips to famous nearby attractions.
“This camp has been
a miracle. We had
tried so many things
and nothing worked. Wellspring
Wellspring Camp La Jolla picks up at San Diego
is comprehensive and the staff
International Airport (SAN). For more information
is warm and caring.”
and to view a typical day at Wellspring Camp
La Jolla, visit: www.wellspringcamps.com/
camplajolla
— Lori S., mother of Caroline, who lost 22 lbs.
at camp and 23 lbs. at home
Families opt for one, two or three week vacations
as they lose weight and transform their approach
to food and activity. At the end of their transformative experience, children and parents alike
have the skills, knowledge and motivation
necessary for continued weight loss at home.
Start dates:
One week sessions start June 24;
July 1, 8, 15 & 22; and August 5
“Wellspring gave me a very simple
model to stick with – eat very
little fat and get a lot of steps.
I have been able to apply that at
home and it has worked!”
— Linda M. (Concord, MA), who lost 3 lbs.
in one week at Family Camp, and an additional
14 lbs. at home
Did you know that Wellspring
also has a program just for
women’s weight loss on our
La Jolla campus? Wellspring
Women’s Program welcomes
participants age 25 – 65+ for an
incredible weight loss vacation
at the beach. Many mothers
join the Women’s Program while
their child attends Wellspring
Camp La Jolla.
A special Women’s Program
brochure is available
by calling 866.277.0139
or visiting www.wellspring
womensprogram.com.
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Lynne Papaconstantinou,
Director of La Jolla
Wellspring’s premier summer camp at the beach
in beautiful, sunny San Diego! Enjoy breathtaking
beaches that stretch for miles, the warm waters of
the Pacific Ocean, sunny days and pleasant nights.
Camp La Jolla
Family Camp
Pre-teens, ages 10 – 12
Teens, ages 13 – 17
College Program, ages 18 – 24
Family Camp for children & parents
Start dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15 & 22
Length: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 weeks
(Family Camp has additional options)
Location: University of California
San Diego, La Jolla, CA
MI
Minneapolis
WI
MN
OK
Madison
Dallas
LA
TX
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Texas
Austin
Houston
San Antonio
Boys and girls, ages 10 – 24
Start dates: June 3, June 17, July 1 &
July 15
Session length: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 weeks
Location: San Marcos, TX
www.wellspringcamps.com/texas
Dances
Floor Hockey
Rock Climbing
Color War
Hiking
Camping
Talent Show
Water Aerobics
Kayaking
Special trips include:
• Sea World (June 21)
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas (July 12)
• Schlitterbahn (July 26)
Wellspring Texas campers ages 11 – 18 enjoy
a Texas-size variety of amazing activities at
camp and in the stunning local rivers and
state parks. Campers swim, kayak, tube
the Guadalupe and Colorado rivers, and
climb Enchanted Rock. Our campus is the
sprawling 200 acre grounds of San Marcos
Academy, where we participate in a wide
variety of individual and team sports, as
well as fitness and traditional summer camp
activities. Campers take advantage of comfortable air-conditioned dorms and excellent
facilities for dining, personal training, and
much, much more.
Wellspring Texas picks up at Austin Bergstrom
International Airport (AUS).
For more information and
to view a typical day at
Wellspring Texas, visit:
www.wellspring
camps.com/texas
— Alan K., lost
53 lbs. in 8 weeks
As the only scientifically-based weight loss
program in the Midwest, Wellspring Wisconsin
is a great opportunity for a summer of fun,
friendship, and significant weight loss. Convenient
to campers from Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and
the Chicago area, our campus has state-of-the-art
facilities for swimming, fitness, personal training,
and team sports. Grouped by ages and housed
in suite-style dormitories with private bedrooms,
Wisconsin campers experience the fun of summer
camp in a safe and supportive environment.
IA
Chicago
Des Moines
“It has been one of the
greatest experiences for our
family. We are all extremely proud
of Hannah. Wellspring has made
Hannah so much more confident
and happy with herself.”
IL
Boys and girls, ages 11 – 24
Start dates: June 10, July 1 & July 22
Session length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Kenosha, WI
www.wellspringcamps.com/wisconsin
Cari Coulter, RD, LD,
Director
— Sherri Z., mother of Hannah, who lost
52 lbs. in 8 weeks
Wellspring Wisconsin picks up at Chicago O’Hare
International Airport (ORD). For more information
and to view a typical day at Wellspring Wisconsin,
visit: www.wellspringcamps.com/wisconsin
Kickball
Mountain Biking
Basketball
Canoeing
Capture the Flag
Volleyball
Dance Dance
Revolution
Summer Olympics
Floor Hockey
Football
Dances
Frisbee
Karaoke
Nintendo Wii
Personal Training
Hiking
Scavenger Hunts
Swimming
Yoga
Talent Show
Fitness Boot Camp
Special trips include:
WISCONSIN
• Hurricane Harbor Water Park
(June 26)
• Six Flags Great America
(July 18)
• Day of Shopping and Fun
Along the Magnificent Mile
(August 7)
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Kickboxing
Ropes Course
Ultimate Frisbee
Basketball
Tubing
Dodgeball
Swimming
Core Strength
Dance Dance
Revolution
Amidst the rolling grasslands, lakes, and rivers
of the famous Hill Country, Wellspring Texas is
the only fitness and weight loss camp in the
Lone Star State.
Welcome to the new and improved Wellspring
Wisconsin! We’ve moved closer to Chicago, to
the beautiful campus of Carthage College on the
shores of Lake Michigan. With impressive fitness
facilities, an on-campus wildlife sanctuary and
arboretum, and miles of sandy beaches along
Lake Michigan, our new location is a welcoming
haven to young men and women looking to
change their lives this summer.
Texas
Wisconsin
Lora Tilson,
Director
Texas
TEXAS
“Words cannot describe how
grateful I am to Wellspring
for helping me turn my life
around and getting me healthier.
I was at camp for eight weeks,
and I wish I could have been
there for ten or more.”
Wellspring
Wisconsin
OR
Boise
ID
Tacoma
WA
Portland
Reno
Sacramento
Wellspring
Adventure
Lake Tahoe
UT
NV
CA
Las Vegas
Boys and girls, ages 11 – 18
Start dates: June 10 July 1 & July 22
Length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Lake Tahoe, NV
www.wellspringcamps.com/
laketahoe
Lauren Flores,
Director
Walking
Jogging
Soccer
Football
Tennis
Yoga
Kick-ball
Softball
Basketball
• Wild Island Water Park
(June 24)
• Six Flags Discovery
Kingdom (July 16)
• Squaw Valley Skating
(July 30)
If you’re looking for adventure in outdoor
paradise this summer, Wellspring Adventure Lake
Tahoe is for you! With a campus surrounded by
national forest and just three blocks from the
lake, Wellspring Adventure Lake Tahoe offers the
very best of this world famous recreation area.
Located on the campus of Oregon State
University in Corvallis, OR – known as “one
of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the
nation” – Wellspring Oregon welcomes campers
ages 11 – 18 for a summer of life-changing weight
loss in the Pacific Northwest. Just 90 miles south
of Portland, Corvallis is the perfect home base
for exploring Oregon’s natural wonders. And
with multiple cardio and weight rooms, two
gyms, six racquetball courts, indoor track, pool
with diving well, and a 42 foot climbing wall,
our campus also offers a host of indoor recreation
and fitness options for campers.
Housed at Sierra Nevada College, where we
have exclusive summer use of the campus, the
location offers a gym, extensive workout
facilities, an indoor swimming pool,
and three fully equipped private
beaches. Campers live in modern
dorms, with a shared bedroom
and bathroom for every two
campers. Housing and activity
groups are determined by age
and gender.
A summer of amazing adventure in the midst of incredible
scenic beauty awaits you
at Wellspring Adventure
Lake Tahoe.
Wellspring Advetnture Lake
Tahoe picks up at Reno-Tahoe
International Airport (RNO).
For more information
and to view a typical day at camp, visit:
www.wellspringcamps.com/laketahoe
“Our son, Matthew, continues to
make great strides in his weight
loss battle. We are so
appreciative of all that
you and the staff at
Wellspring have done
for him! He competed in
a 5K race at the ocean
this weekend, something we could
have never
imagined
a year ago.”
— Gina M. (Harbinger,
NC), whose son lost 22 lbs. at camp
and an additional 16 lbs. at home
Wellspring Oregon brings together the best
of outdoor recreation options and state-of-the-art
fitness facilities. Campers will divide their time
between off-campus adventures (hiking, rafting,
beach trips) and on-campus fun
and fitness (sand volleyball, strength
training, ropes course), giving campers
experience in a range of fun ways
to get and stay fit. Modern dorms are
shared with one other roommate
of similar age and interests.
Wellspring Oregon picks up from
Portland Intern-ational Airport
(PDX). For more information
and to view a typical day at camp,
visit: www.wellspringcamps.
com/oregon
“When people
ask me about the
Wellspring program
they tend to use
the word ‘diet’ and
I tell them that
Wellspring is more
than a ‘diet,’ it
truly is a lifestyle.
Unlike other
things I have tried,
it’s sustainable.”
— Rachel W. (Scarsdale,
NY) lost 25 lbs. in 6 weeks
at Wellspring
ID
Boise
CA
Redding
NV
Boys and girls, ages 11 – 18
Start dates: June 17, July 8 & July 29
Length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Corvallis, OR
www.wellspringcamps.com/oregon
Ian Taylor,
Director
Kickboxing
Ropes Course
Ultimate Frisbee
Swimming
Scavenger Hunts
Strength Training
Dodgeball
Basketball
Rafting
Beach Trips
Skit Night
Kickball
Hiking
Talent Show
Color War
Aerobics
Special trips include:
• Oaks Amusement Park
(July 11)
• Oregon Coast Aquarium/
Beach Day (August 2)
• Downtown Portland/
Jet Boat Tour (August 22)
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from final fil
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Special trips include:
Oregon
OR
Lake Tahoe
Oregon
Hiking
Swimming
Backpacking
Biking
Rock Climbing
Paddle Boarding
Canoeing
Personal Training
Fitness Classes
Lake Tahoe
Wellspring
Oregon
College
Program
Glasgow
United
Kingdom
Manchester
Dublin
Ireland
Wellspring
UK London
Boys and girls, ages 11 – 24
Start dates: July 1, July 22 & Aug 12
Length: 3, 6 & 9 weeks
Location: Exeter, UK
www.wellspringcamp.co.uk
Jane Morrison,
Director
Abseiling
Canoeing
Hiking
Surfing
Cycling
Backpacking
Kayaking
Orienteering
Yoga
Tennis
Hockey
Basketball
Weight Training
Aerobic Kickboxing
Football
Volleyball
Swimming
Badminton
Special trips include:
Wellspring UK offers young men and
women ages 11 – 24 the most effective
and only scientifically based fitness and
weight loss program in Europe.
Set on the historic campus of the University of Exeter in the South of England,
Wellspring UK combines modern comfort
with the opportunity to learn a new active
lifestyle. Enjoy a wide range of facilities
for fitness classes, personal training,
yoga, and martial arts, as well as
soccer and other team sports with
new friends from the UK, Europe,
Asia and the Middle East.
Wellspring UK campers also take day trips
to the surrounding beaches, countryside and
Moors for hiking, canoeing, climbing and more.
Wellspring UK picks up at Exeter International
airport and London’s Heathrow airport. For more
information and to view a typical day
at camp, visit:
www.wellspring
camp.co.uk
“Wellspring is
primarily a weight
loss camp, but
it is also a confidence boosting
camp. Overall, I think
that my summer here
has been the most
rewarding and fun
experience of my life.
Thank you!”
— Ashley C. (Hampshire, UK),
lost 28 lbs. at camp
The years following high school are a critical
period for young adults to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
For many, unhealthy habits from teenage years
“catch up” and cause rapid weight gain, often
leading to regression from pursuit of future goals.
That’s why we’ve developed special programs for
college-aged campers at several of our Wellspring
Camps locations. A summer spent in
a Wellspring College Program is a turning
point for young men and women ready to
embrace their future and reach their goals.
The College Program is designed to enable
young adults to achieve their maximum
potential while at camp, and provides the
education and tools needed to independently
continue weight loss success after camp.
College-aged campers learn the fundamentals
of healthy living in a supportive, college-like
atmosphere. The program is structured (daily
participation is required and rewarded), with
classes, exercises and outings tailored to meet
the tastes of our 18- to 25-year-old campers.
Participants enjoy exclusive privileges and special
trips, and work with their Behavioral Coaches to
find real-life solutions to the issues that lead
to weight gain.
All of our College Programs are based on
University campuses, making it the perfect way
to gain hands-on experience maintaining weight
loss at college. We provide lessons on cooking
in college dorms, teach campers how to negotiate
college gyms, and focus on the challenges unique
to college-aged participants.
Young Men & Women, Ages 18 – 25
Start dates vary by location
Length: 3 – 9 weeks
College Program is available at:
• Wellspring La Jolla
• Wellspring UK
• Wellspring DC
• Wellspring New York
• Wellspring Texas
• Wellspring Wisconsin
• Wellspring Academy of
California Summer Session
(high school and college credit available)
“Losing so much weight has helped
with all the clichés you hear: confidence, self esteem, etc.; and it has
also opened up so many new doors
in my life. I now have the option
for collegiate wrestling, or possibly
military service. Thank you!”
• Special evening programs
• More privileges & rewards
• Activity groups just for
“18 and up” campers
• Exclusive outings & classes
UK
— Andrew F. (Houston, TX), lost 65 pounds at camp
and additional weight at home
College Program perks:
College
• Thorpe Park Amusement
Park (July 18)
• Paignton Zoo (August 8)
• Plymouth Aquarium
(August 29)
UK
Among the many factors that set Wellspring apart
from traditional weight loss camps is our Scientific
Advisory Board. Comprised of leading experts
and researchers, our Scientific Advisory Board
ensures that Wellspring offers the most effective
and up-to-date weight loss treatment available.
Scientific Advisory Board:
Daniel Kirschenbaum, Ph.D., ABPP, Wellspring &
Northwestern University Medical School
Susan Bartlett, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
Jarol Boan, M.D., Pennsylvania State University
Nicholas Finer, M.D., University College - London,
England
James Hill, Ph.D., University of Colorado - Denver
Elissa Jelelian, Ph.D., Brown University
Georgia Kostas, MPH, R.D., Georgia Kostas
Nutrition Associates
Wolfgang Siegfried, M.D., Insula Rehabilitation
Center, Berchtesgaden, Germany
Dennis Styne, M.D., University of California - Davis
Denise Wilfley, Ph.D., Washington University
Holly Wyatt, M.D., University of Colorado - Denver
Leading the way in obesity
treatment & research
Invest in a Healthier,
Happier Child
At Wellspring, we know that the most common
reason families don’t seek help for their overweight or obese child is the cost.
Wellspring is the only weight loss treatment
provider for children, teens, and young adults
that offers summer camps around the world
as well as two private boarding schools for weight
loss and healthy living.
Like any successful healthcare program,
Wellspring requires a variety of talented professionals as well as sophisticated systems, processes
and administrators in order to achieve remarkable
outcomes each and every year. This is particularly
true for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary
treatment program like Wellspring. Of course,
such a program isn’t inexpensive.
But our mission is to reach every child and family
in need of our services, and, as a result, we go
to great lengths to make the program as affordable
as possible. We do this in eight distinct ways
(see below), each of which is unique to Wellspring
among weight loss camps.
Whether you combine insurance reimbursement
and our loan program, take advantage of your
Flexible Spending Account, solicit contributions
through the Wellspring Community Assistance
Program, or simply support your child by
attending the Family Workshop and supporting
completion of the Continuing Care program
(thereby earning a $1,000 reward), there is a path
for you to help your child.
As we know from speaking with thousands
of families each year, where there’s a will, there’s
a way.
You CAN change your child’s life this summer!
Call 866.277.0139 to discuss
any or all of these options.
Two Affordable Options
Wellspring Camps – leading summer fitness and
weight loss program. Multi-week summer sessions
available at programs throughout the US and UK.
“We viewed Wellspring as an
investment into our daughter’s
future. The results have proven
to be worth the money as
Beth is maintaining the weight
loss and her quality of life
has greatly improved.”
— Jerry C., father of Beth, age 18, who has
a sustained weight loss of 34 lbs.
Wellspring Academies – world’s only year-round
boarding schools for weight loss. Minimum
4-month enrollment available year-round (shorter
summer session available).
1 ) Awards of $1,000 for attending
Family Workshop and completing
Continuing Care
2 ) Health insurance reimbursement
3 ) Loans to spread the cost into easy
monthly payments
4 ) Tax deductions to reduce your
taxable income
5 ) Ability to use Flexible Spending
Account or Health Savings Account
6 ) Wellspring Community Assistance
Program – Helping families find the
necessary resources to help their child
$532,057
This is the estimated cost of an obese
18-year-old remaining obese over the
course of his/her life (and studies show
90% do if they don’t receive help early on).
These costs are measured by lost earnings,
shortened life span and increased risk
of medical conditions.
Shorter lifespan Tuition / Fees
Potential Insurance Reimbursement
Awards (Workshop, Continuing Care)
Monthly Cost After Insurance
Reimbursement & Loan
$9,100
– $2,000
– $1,000
Wellspring Academies
$26,000
– $5,500
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$86$284
Cardiovascular disease * Wellspring Camps tuition and fees are based on 6-week enrollment. Wellspring Academies tuition/fees are based on a typical 4-month
enrollment. Potential monthly costs based on tuition, potential insurance reimbursement, awards and typical loan duration (10 years)
and current potential interest rates (10%).
$234,240
$10,521
Cancer$1,794
Diabetes $3,482
Arthritis $1,871
Lower wages Diet Programs & Gym Memberships
7 ) Providing a full year of continuing care
8 ) Supporting creativity to pay for camp
Answer:
Potential Monthly Cost after Insurance Reimbursement*
Wellspring Camps, 6 weeks
8 Ways Wellspring is Affordable
What is the
lifetime cost
of obesity?
$291,214
$6,603
TOTAL $532,057
Weighted potential costs of an obese 18-year-old
remaining obese throughout his/her lifetime.
Costs based on obesity-increased risk of listed
ailment and potential cost to treat.
Read more about Luke’s success
and see what he looks
like today...
LIFE-CHANGING WEIGHT LOSS
“Wellspring Camps are
amazing. It’s an excellent
program that actually works.”
– Tabitha G., lost 30 lbs. in 6 weeks
“I had so much fun and I made
so many good friends
at Wellspring.”
– Matt Z., lost 43 lbs. in 6 weeks
“Wellspring really changed
my life, and very clearly
for the better.”
When you attend a Wellspring Camp, you’re
joining the country’s largest and most-respected
network of adolescent weight loss programs. This
means we have the resources, expertise and options
to offer our families a customized and truly
life-changing weight loss experience.
BEFO
RE
Enrolling a child at one of our Wellspring Academy
campuses is an option that many families choose.
At our fully-accredited campuses in California and
North Carolina, students benefit from the same
renowned fitness and weight loss program they
learn at Camp, with a number of added benefits—
including the option to enroll any day of the year.
In addition to losing weight and becoming
healthier, many students dramatically improve
academic performance during their stay with us.
We even offer academic and non-academic tracks
for ages 18 – 25.
– Molly S., lost 31 lbs. in 8 weeks
If you’re interested in finding
out more about Wellspring
Academies, give us a call today
at 866.277.0139 or visit
www.WellspringAcademies.com
We’ll answer all of your questions about the
enrollment process, transferring credits, working
with your home school, and the relationship
between weight issues and academic performance.
“We have seen an amazing difference in Luke’s selfconfidence, happiness and attitude. He has transformed
himself into an athlete as well as a weight controller.”
— Mark and Janet B. (Roswell, GA), whose son Luke lost 53 lbs. at Wellspring
Look INSIDE to see what Luke looks like today.
D U R IN
P
G CAM
Call us today at 866.277.0139
Studies confirm:
even moderate weight loss of 10% can
result in significantly improved health, fitness,
self-confidence, mood and attitude.
“After struggling for years with my weight, it was time for something
completely different – Wellspring was it. That choice was the single most
important choice I ever made. I was immediately accepted by other
campers and I felt great knowing I wasn’t the only one... I discovered so
much about myself and made the best friends I’ve ever had.”
— Cassie B. (Waco, TX), who lost 70 lbs. over two summers with Wellspring
Invest in a healthier, happier child.
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