Summer Session at Wellspring Academy
Wellspring Academy of California, the premier treatment program for adolescent obesity and the first boarding school for weight loss, welcomes students for summer session.
Wellspring Academy is the only summer weight loss program or camp where students earn academic credit.
Lose weight and catch up or accelerate academically this summer at Wellspring Academy.
Academic program for summer session
Students select two core courses in addition to Culinary Arts, Nutrition, and Fitness. Core courses include math, science, language arts, and social studies courses that students would take at their home school. Over a ten-week period, students who complete all coursework can expect to earn a maximum of 20 credits. Wellspring's academic program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, so credits will transfer back to home schools.
Diet & activity management
Wellspring continues its renowned weight loss program during the summer session with intensive diet and activity management. Students lost an average of 85 pounds during the 2004-05 school year.
Behavioral change
As throughout the year, summer students are assigned a behavioral coach for the rigorous training and cognitive-behavioral program deployed at Wellspring in order to permanently change thinking and behavior regarding diet and physical activity. It is due to Wellspring's focus on behavioral change that results are the best ever recorded for a weight loss program for children or adolescents.
The best summer of your life
While we work hard at Wellspring, we also have a lot of fun, especially during the summer session. With beautiful weather and long days, we enjoy all the exciting activities our 68-acre campus and the surrounding area have to offer. Make great friends and memories this summer at Wellspring .
Session dates
Session 1: Monday June 2 – Sunday August 10
Session 2: Monday June 23 – Sunday August 31
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Camp Type:
Year Established: 2004 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 13 to 24 years old Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Wellspring Camp Director(s): Phil Obbard Nearest Large City: Fresno Off Season Rental: No Accreditations ? |
Camp Focus:
Special Programs: Weight Loss Camps Special Accommodations: ADD, Asthma, Diabetic, Food Allergies, Weight Loss, |
Acting
Drawing and Painting
Other Arts
Performing Arts
Theater
Visual Arts
Sports Activities:
General Sports
Aerobics
Baseball and Softball
Basketball
Cycling
Field Hockey
Fishing
Fitness
Football
Golf
Gymnastic
Inline Skating
Martial Arts
Paintball
Rugby
Soccer
Surfing
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Sports
Yoga
Adventure Activities:
Assorted Adventures
Backpacking
Canoeing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Mountaineering
Orienteering
Rappelling
Rock Climbing
Whitewater Rafting
Wilderness
Academic Activities:
General Academics
Computers
Creative Writing
Culinary
History
International Studies
Languages
Liberal Arts
Math
Other Academics
SAT Prep
Science
Miscellaneous Activities:
Talent Show
Team Building
Travel/Trips
Weight/Nutrition
Winter/Spring Break Programs
Additional Activities:
Full academic program
Session 1: Monday June 2 – Sunday August 10
Session 2: Monday June 23 – Sunday August 31

