Wellspring Camps and Wellspring Academies are the nation's most effective programs for weight loss for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Wellspring’s program is based on decades of scientific research from leading researchers in the field with renowned institutions, including Northwestern University Medical School, Pennsylvania State University, Johns Hopkins University, Washington University, and University of California.
Remarkable Weight Loss at Camp
Wellspring campers consistently demonstrate average weight loss of 4.25 lbs. per week, 34 lbs in 8 weeks. No other non-surgical weight loss program has ever reported such consistently dramatic results, accompanied by significant improvements in mood, affect and outlook.
Unprecedented Continued Weight Loss at Home
Wellspring campers do more than have a great summer and lose a lot of weight. They learn a healthy lifestyle and skills for weight control they’ll have the rest of their lives. In 6-12 month follow-up studies, the average camper goes on to LOSE MORE WEIGHT – an additional 5-8 lbs., on average. Moreover, over 70% of campers maintain weight loss from camp, or continue losing more weight.
Wellspring has demonstrated the most significant outcomes of any weight loss program, including programs for adults.
Returning to a Healthy Weight at Wellspring Academies
Students at Wellspring Academies (formerly Academy of the Sierras) enrolled for at least two semesters lost an average of 81 lbs., far better results than reported in any prior controlled study. That’s about 3 lbs. per week over a 7-month period. Approximately half of all students returned to a healthy weight before transitioning home.
More remarkable is what happened after students transitioned home. While participants in other treatment programs typically regain a significant percentage of weight lost in treatment by the first follow-up, at the 10-month follow-up, Wellspring alumni had maintained all weight lost, on average. Weight loss achieved at the 10-month follow-up was medically very significant for 100% of Wellspring alumni.
Approximately half of Wellspring students had returned to a normal weight before transitioning home.