Where health and happiness thrive.

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(844) 280-1190 7 days/week

The camp that puts teens and young adults in charge of their health, weight, and happiness.

Science not gimmicks or fads

Confident choices not restrictive diets

Active fun not extreme exercise

Life skills not rigid rules

Empowerment not ultimatums

Results not frustration

More About Our Approach To Weight Loss

Developed by leading health & weight psychotherapist Eliza Kingsford

All-inclusive immersive 4, 6 or 8-week clinically-effective nutrition, fitness and weight loss camps for teens and young adults

Includes individualized At-Home plan and 12 months of FREE on-call support from our experienced clinical and child development specialists

PLUS Three-Day Family Weekend
Free classes, activities and all meals!

Is Empowered Wellness right for your child?

Eliza Kingsford media appearances on Dr. Phil, CNN, Dr. Oz, WebMD, Los Angeles Times discussing weight

Knowledge + skills + confidence = success

MINDSET

Brain/Weight Equation

Fun classes connect thoughts, feelings, actions, weight and health

Individualized coaching & game plans tackle teen and young adult weight loss barriers

Small-group workshops teach powerful cognitive-behavioral strategies for emotional eating, cravings, bullying and more

FOOD & EATING PATTERNS

Real-World Nutrition

Workshops with the latest, most accurate nutrition principles

Practical strategies for smarter day-to-day food decisions for teens and young adults

Carefully-designed opportunities to practice and build confidence

Our portion control approach, the unique Campers Choice food bar, and more

FITNESS

Physical Activity & Movement

Mini-classes link exercise, energy, happiness, health and weight

Realistic activity goals meet teens and young adults where they’re at and set them up to succeed

Variety of individual and team activities so campers can discover their favorite ways to stay active

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Best. Camp. Location. Ever.

Gorgeous secure residential campus in beachside Santa Barbara in Southern California—“America’s Riviera”

Easy access from Orange County, Silicon Valley and the Bay Area

Small, safe city perfect for supervised field trips where campers hone new life skills

Nicely-decorated suites, each with bath, living room, big-screen TV & WiFi

Vacation amenities like beachside activities, theme park trips, state-of-the-art movie theater, heated swimming pool, fitness, workout and exercise areas and more!

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Frequently-Asked Questions

Weight Loss Camps vs Fat Camps, Nutrition Camps & Fitness Camps

"How does this compare to fat camps or intensive fitness or exercise camps, nutrition camps and weight loss camps? How is it different from a fat camp?"

Weight Loss Camp Results

"We've tried everything to help my teenager lose weight. Will a residential or sleepaway summer weight loss camp really help?"

Medical & Emotional Conditions

"Is this camp appropriate for teens or college students with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, food addiction, stress eating, emotional eating, obesity, anxiety & other medical issues?"

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