Is Camp New Heights a Good Fit for Me?

Choosing the right summer camp can be an important decision for both kids and parents. If you are considering attending a weight loss/health and wellness camp for kids or teens, you may be wondering whether Camp New Heights is the right environment for you.

Camp New Heights is a supportive overnight weight loss camp for kids and teens ages 9–17 located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. Our program is designed to help campers build confidence, develop healthy habits, and experience an unforgettable summer while working toward sustainable weight loss and improved fitness.

If you are wondering whether Camp New Heights is the right healthy lifestyle summer camp for you, here are some things to consider.

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Camp New Heights Is a Great Fit for Kids Who Want to Build Confidence

Many campers arrive at camp feeling nervous about their health, fitness level, or body image. That is completely normal. Camp New Heights was designed to be a supportive environment where kids and teens can feel comfortable being themselves.

Unlike some traditional fitness camps for kids or teen weight loss camps, our program focuses on encouragement and personal growth. Campers are surrounded by peers who share similar goals, which helps create a positive and welcoming community.

Many campers say that one of the best parts of attending Camp New Heights is finally being around other kids who understand what they are going through.

The campers that attend Camp New Heights come from a broad spectrum. Some of being active for the first time, others may be very athletic but struggle with weight, and some may be looking to fine tune their health and wellness to feel good, play well, and have an incredible summer.

Camp New Heights Is Ideal for Kids Who Want to Become More Active

If you enjoy trying new activities, sports, and outdoor adventures, Camp New Heights may be a great fit. Our program is designed to keep campers active throughout the day in a fun and engaging way. That being said, Camp New Heights serves as an amazing platform for campers to try things for the first time.

As a fitness camp for kids and teens, campers participate in a wide range of activities, including:

• sports and team games

• swimming and water activities

• hiking and outdoor adventures

• strength and fitness training

• group challenges and camp events

• community building

The goal is to help campers discover that exercise can be fun and rewarding, not something to avoid. See what it feels like to feel great when being in great shape while fueling properly with wholesome nutritious meals.

Camp New Heights Is a Healthy Lifestyle Camp Focused on Long Term Habits

While many families search for a weight loss camp for kids or teens, the goal of Camp New Heights goes beyond simply losing weight during the summer.

Our program teaches campers how to develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

Campers learn about:

• balanced nutrition

• staying active throughout the day

• building confidence through movement

• creating sustainable healthy routines

By the end of the program, campers leave with the tools they need to continue living an active and healthy lifestyle at home.

Camp New Heights Is a Good Fit for Kids Who Want to Make New Friends

Many kids who attend a summer camp for overweight teens or kids are looking for more than just fitness. They want a place where they can make friends and feel accepted.

Camp New Heights creates a small, supportive camp community where campers build strong friendships. Because everyone at camp shares similar goals, it is often easier for campers to connect and support each other. The camaraderie of Camp New Heights is unmatched. We work extensively to build a tight knit community that empowers campers to be contributors to the story of each summer.

Many campers say that the friendships they make at camp become one of the most meaningful parts of their summer.

Camp New Heights May Not Be the Right Fit for Everyone

Camp New Heights may not be the right fit if you're looking for a traditional weight loss camp experience.

As a reminder, we have done away with a lot of the classic tropes of weight loss camps:

1. No before-and-after photos. We understand the anxiety of arriving at camp and immediately being asked to take swimsuit photos while strangers measure your waist. That’s a hard no from us.

   
   

2. No weigh-ins. Campers may weigh themselves privately on Sundays if they choose, but there is no requirement to track weight at any point.

3. No prescribed meals. Instead of rigid meal plans, we provide a template: a protein, a single serving of carbs, and the rest of the plate filled with dark leafy greens. This allows for countless combinations, giving campers control over their food choices, an essential skill for maintaining healthy habits at home.

4. Nutrition education. Campers learn about macronutrients and micronutrients to make informed choices. Simply handing them a plate and saying, “Eat this, it’s good for you,” teaches nothing. We want our campers to develop the knowledge to navigate grocery stores, dining halls, cafeterias, and restaurants confidently.

5. No strict calorie counting or limits. Our campers do not go to bed hungry. They get their first plate of food, then wait 25 minutes to assess whether they’re still hungry. If they choose to eat more, they must incorporate fruits and vegetables to help them feel full. This approach helps them recognize true hunger cues and build a healthier relationship with food.
   

You do not need to be athletic or experienced with fitness. The program is designed for kids and teens at all fitness levels.

A Summer That Can Change Your Life

For many campers, attending Camp New Heights becomes a turning point. Campers return home stronger, more confident, and proud of the progress they made.

If you are looking for a supportive weight loss for kids or teens, a healthy lifestyle summer camp, or a fitness camp for kids that focuses on confidence and community, Camp New Heights may be a great fit for you.

A summer at Camp New Heights is about more than fitness or weight loss. It is about building confidence, friendships, and healthy habits that can last a lifetime. We want our campers to leave camp prepared with the skills and tools to succeed at home. Camp also serves as a tremendous growth opportunity from a social and emotional stand point as well. Ultimately, we want our campers to come to camp and experience a tremendous amount of maturation over their six weeks. We hope that campers not only leave with tons of information and healthy habits, we hope our campers leave camp as better and more resilient people ready to take on the world.

Interested in learning more about Camp New Heights?

Explore our program and see how our weight loss/health and wellness camp for kids and teens helps campers build confidence, develop healthy habits, and experience an unforgettable summer.