The Camp La Jolla Difference
Accredited By the American Camp Association
Camp La Jolla’s weight loss program, facilities, and Executive Director, Nancy Lenhart, are accredited by The American Camp Association (ACA). To be ACA Accredited, Camp La Jolla has to routinely undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. The American Camp Association collaborates with experts from The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth service agencies to assure that current practices at Camp La Jolla reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation.
Some of the ACA standards that you can rely on at Camp La Jolla:
- Staff to camper ratios are appropriate for different age groups
- Goals for camp activities are developmentally based
- Emergency transportation available at all times
- First-aid facilities and trained staff available when campers are present
If a camp isn't ACA accredited, ask Why Not?
Keep in Mind — Being informed is the best preparation to select a camp that meets standards for staff, programs, safety, and facilities and strives to promote the welfare of every camper.
One Exclusive Location
Camp La Jolla operates one exclusive location in beautiful La Jolla, California. By operating one exclusive location, we are able to deliver the highest quality summer camp experience. Because we are not busy managing multiple locations, we provide the personal attention each of our participants deserves. All of our office staff, year round Admissions Directors, Registered Dietician, and Founder/ Executive Director,Nancy Lenhart, move into camp each summer to ensure the highest quality summer camp experience.
If a camp has multiple locations, ask Which One Is the Best?
At Camp La Jolla our one exclusive location has the best activities, staff, programming, classes, weather, and FUN!
38 Years of Experience
For over38 years, Nancy Lenhart, and her amazing staff have helped thousands of people around the world lose weight. Decades of experience in weight loss, health, and fitness have taught us that success is achieved through healthy habits, daily exercise, a supportive environment, and making smarter food choices. Camp La Jolla has always believed that our summer weight loss camp is just the beginning of your journey to a healthy life. At camp, successful weight loss is a partnership that combines our years of experience and knowledge with your efforts. The knowledge, tools and motivation gained at Camp La Jolla are essential to begin making the decisions that are right for your health.
When considering a camp ask how many years experience in weight loss?
Decades of experience with our campers has helped us develop the most successful approach to weight loss.
We Know FUN!
At Camp LaJolla we believe that fun is the greatest motivation for weight loss. Our summer camp experience includes endless amounts of fun! From fun fitness activities, exciting fieldtrips, to shopping trips, baseball games, surfing, beach bonfires, and amazing friendships—Camp La Jolla is the place for fun, fitness, and friendships! Who wants to lose weight if it’s not FUN?! Why spend your summer in therapy when you can spend your summer having fun, making lasting friendships, and achieving your goals at Camp La Jolla!
When considering a camp, ask how much time is spent in clinical behavioral therapy?
At Camp La Jolla we believe in summer camp—not summer therapy. Camp La Jollais the place to have fun, lose weight, gain self confidence, and have the summer of a lifetime! Weekly behavior modification classes along with nutrition education, and motivational support give our campers the solid foundation needed for sustained weight loss—without clinical behavioral therapy 4 times a week.
Personal Interviews
At Camp La Jolla, we begin creating a supportive environment even before you arrive at camp. Once enrolled, Camp La Jolla conducts a pre-camp over the phone interview to get to know you and your expectations for your summer camp experience. This pre-camp interview helps us hand select your ideal group and counselor. We also alleviate concerns, answer questions, and become the first of many friends you will make at Camp La Jolla.
Do other camps care enough to provide this type of caring and individual service?
At Camp La Jolla, we believe that weight loss success begins with a supportive, caring environment— even before you get to camp!
No Hidden Costs
At Camp La Jolla, there are no hidden costs. Our tuition includes exciting field trips, fun fitness classes, educational nutrition and behavior modification classes, delicious meals, collegiate accommodations, arrival/departure transportation to San Diego airport, train, or bus station. Because we believe in ongoing parent and family support at home, our Parent’s Conference Weekend Seminar and 2 Year After Camp Follow Up Program is also free.
When considering a camp ask about additional fees and why these are not included in the tuition?
At Camp La Jolla our price is all inclusive. There are no hidden fees or additional charges to receive the full benefit of our program.