If your teen is overweight or obese, chances are he or she is often sedentary. Overweight teens tend to spend more time in front of the television or computer than on their feet. It is important that a weight loss camp introduce these kids to the joys of being active. Rather than focusing on repetitive exericises, camps like Wellspring Camps teach kids how to incorporate walking into their lifestyles and help them really see how those steps add up by using pedometers. Kids tend to get very excited as the steps go up and up as the days pass and they have more energy and stamina.
Wellspring Camps also show teens there are many fun and exciting ways to keep fit, from wilderness hikes and white-water rafting to field hockey and soccer. Many overweight kids feel self-conscious about participating in group sports. The supportive environment at Wellspring Camps allows them to feel comfortable kicking around a soccer ball, swimming, or climbing rocks. As they lose weight and become stronger and more agile, teens love their new-found energy and are often quite surprised by the athletic skills they are developing (many for the first time in their lives).