Taking place over the school summer holidays, Monday to Friday 9am-4pm or 8am-6pm, Carnegie Day Camps are designed for young people who want to get more active and lead a healthier lifestyle!
When and where are the day camps?
The Day camp programme will be held in Leeds and will run Monday to Friday during the summer holidays and the first begins 14th July until 29th August.
The typical programme is from 9am until 4pm but we appreciate that many people work and may struggle with the timings so we offer an extended programme from 8am until 6pm at an additional cost to accommodate travel arrangement.
How much do they cost?
Prices starts at £195 for a minimum of one a week attendance to the £1,365 for the maximum of a seven week attendance. We are currently offering a friend incentive.
The typical day camp programme runs Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm. For an extra £75 per week we offer an extended service from 8am until 6pm.
Who is it for?
Our day camp programmes are designed for 8 to 17 years olds who are overweight. Check your BMI to see if you fall into the overweight category.
At a third of the price than our residential camp, day camps are an ideal alternative for people who cannot afford our residential programme or who may want to stay at home for the summer. For those who would benefit from extra help to lose weight and who want to gain social independence check out our residential camp programme.
Is it a boot camp?
No!
- We don’t take a “no pain to gain” attitude, we have a fun focused approach.
- If you are not having fun we are not doing our jobs!
- We don’t believe in diets! We have a practical and realistic approach which promotes a balance and moderation of everyday foods.
- We believe in making small changes to everyday lifestyles to keep weight off!
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What will I do?
The day camp programme is crammed full of lots of different types of physical activity from dodge ball to kick boxing. You will learn all about food choices through the lifestyle sessions. Day campers also get to go on day trips and take part in an elective of their choice whether it be in photography or orienteering!
Does is work?
We are the world leaders in weight loss programmes for young people. In 2007 we conducted a pilot study of our day camp programme which showed high success rates showing success in
- Safe weight loss
- Decrease body fat
- Increased fitness
- Improvements in self-esteem
- It is vital that day campers implement their new healthy lifestyles at home to be even more successful.
Even better results are found in our residential camp because there is 24 hour support and campers are away from the temptations from every day life.
How much do they cost?
Prices starts at £195 for a minimum of one a week attendance to the £1,365 for the maximum of a seven week attendance. We are currently offering a recommend a friend incentive.
The typical day camp programme runs Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm. For an extra £75 per week we offer an extended service from 8am until 6pm.
Our approach
There are a whole range of factors that lead to people struggling to manage there weight. We recognise this entirely, so our unique approach focuses on four principles that are the key elements to successful weight management.
- Diet
- Physical activity
- Lifestyle
- Social activity
Whilst the dietary guidance and physical activity help campers lose weight, the lifestyle sessions are the key to keeping the weight off so that day campers can make better choices about what food they eat. Our approach promotes good planning, continual monitoring and family involvement and our scientifically proven results are not rivalled worldwide so we know our campers can be successful!
What will I do?
Day Campers will have an action packed summer that they will never forget! The core day camp curriculum covers the four main components that are key to having fun and being healthy:
*Campers go on excursions once a week.
Remember we offer an extended programme from 8 – 6pm at an additional charge for those who may struggle to get there and back in time!
We are not a fat camp
We promote all the kinds food that you would find at home but teach day campers how much and what kind of food they should eat – we do not believe in diets! To achieve the best results, day campers are encouraged to follow a meal plan designed by a qualified dietician at home and bring in a packed lunch everyday in accordance with this guidance.
What kind of physical activity will I do?
The physical activity is all in the form of fun based games! Remember, everyone is in the same situation, so you can enjoy yourself in a supportive environment where the main aim is to have the most fun and to try your best – there are no USA Boot Camps here!
You will get the chance to take part in lots of activities you may never have tried before from dodge ball, kick boxing to the camp’s own games such as colour wars and capture the flag! By the end of the programme, you will be fitter and you will have got better at core skills needed in sports at schools.
What are lifestyle sessions?
Lifestyle sessions are the key to keep the weight off after camp. The aim is to promote understanding how food and activity influences weight and health. Everyone sets and monitors their own individual goals.
Learning how to make little lifestyle changes are key to long term success. Whilst they are on the programme, day campers are encouraged to put these small changes to their own daily routines into practice at home to get the best results!
What is the social activity?
The day camp programme gives everyone the chance to meet new people from the same area and have fun in a safe and supportive environment where everyone is in the same boat! There are many social activities laid on from weekly excursions to treasure hunts.
Does is work?
The day camp programme is based on our residential camp which has the most amount of published scientific evidence for the programme not rivalled worldwide. Therefore day campers aim for success in:
- Safe weight loss
- Reduced body fat
- Increased fitness levels
To make sure that every camper loses weight safely and gets the most out of the programme our team of experts monitor campers throughout their stay.
Check out our residential camp programme which boast even better results because day campers have 24 hour support and do not have the temptations of home life around them.
What are the staff like?
Our staff are coo! A ratio of one member of staff to every five day campers guarantees that everyone has the individual attention needed to gain maximum benefit from the programme.
The team is specialised in the areas of obesity management, weight loss, health, physical education, exercise science, nutrition and child development which provides a safe, effective and fun experience for all.
Will my family be involved at all?
To make sure that the best results are achieved during the day camp programme family involvement is crucial. Therefore, we hold family workshops every week to give guidance on healthy lifestyles and to resolve the challenges individual families may be facing.
What does it cost?
Prices start at £195 for a minimum of a 1 week attendance to the £1,365 for the maximum of a 7 week attendance.
The typical day camp programme runs Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm. For an extra £75 per week, we offer an extended service from 8am until 6pm.
Remember that if you need extra support to lose weight and would like to have a summer with new friends then check out our residential camp.
Results
Carnegie Weight Management has the best short and long term results not found globally. With the most amount of published research the quality and results of our programmes are world leading.
Following a pilot study in 2007, our day camp programmes were proven to be successful in the following areas:
- Weight loss – approximately 1-2lbs per week
- Decreased bodyfat
- Increased fitness levels
- Improvements in self esteem
- Improvements in confidence
- Knowledge on how to make healthy food choices
To maximise success and weight loss, it is vital that day campers start to make changes to their everyday lives whilst they attend the programme. For even better results – see our residential programme results.
Day campers experience
“My lifestyle has changed I play football three times a week and go to the gym one day and try not to eat too many takeaways.” Shea, aged 15
“I have lost the weight and I have managed to keep it off! I now play lots of football which I used to think was not for people like me!” Mark, aged 16
“Katie has come on leaps and bounds, she has gone from being withdrawn to a happy and confident young lady – it has made all the difference to our family” Lynn, p
So where is the day camp?
Day camp programme in Leeds takes place Monday to Friday throughout the summer holidays from 9am-4pm. We also offer an extended programme from 8am-6pm for an additional cost to help with travel arrangements.
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The camp is held in the same location as our residential camp at Woodhouse Grove School, one of the most prestigious day and boarding schools in Yorkshire. Surrounded in idyllic historical settings this camp offers a rural retreat.
