About Residential Camps
Who is it for?
Our residential programme is designed for 8 to 17 years old who struggle with their weight. Check your BMI to see if you can join our programme
Out of all of our programmes, the residential camp gets the best results. The reason is that campers get 24 hour support helping campers to lose weight away from everyday temptations and provides the skills and knowledge to manage their weight successfully when they return home. For those who don’t fancy staying away from home remember we have our day 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 job! We don’t believe in diets! You will get to choose from a varied menu of food designed for you.
At the end of your time on camp you will have lost weight, got fitter, gained confidence and made friends for life!
What will I do?
During your action packed stay you will get to try lots of different sorts of physical activity from dodge ball to kick boxing. Learn about food choices through the lifestyle sessions. And get to socialise during day trips, or simply chilling out in the common room. Staying together on camp is a great way to make sure that you have a summer you will never forget!
Does is work?
Yes it does! Our results are scientifically proven and have been published in high quality journals. Our aim is success for every camper promote:
- Safe weight loss
- ecreased body fat
- Increased fitness
- Improved self-esteem
Plus, 75% of campers continue to lose weight or maintain their weight after 3 years.
When and where is the camp?
Campers can attend our camp in the north of England in Leeds which is now the longest running programme in Europe. There is a minimum of a 2 week stay. We also hold day camp programme at this site for those who live in commutable distance.
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 diet and physical activity help campers lose weight on camp, the lifestyle sessions are the key to keeping the weight off so that campers can make informed choices about what food they eat.
Our approach promotes good planning, continual monitoring and family involvement and our results are scientifically proven and is not rivalled worldwide so we know our campers can be successful!
What will I do?
Campers will have an action packed summer that they will never forget! The core camp curriculum covers the four main components that are key to having fun and being healthy:
*Campers go on excursions once per week
We don’t believe in diets!
We are not a fat camp and we do not believe in diets. Diets are unsustainable and unrealistic. Therefore, the food on camp will be the same kind of food you would expect to eat at home.
A qualified dietician will ensure that each camper is given the right amount of food based on his or her nutritional needs so nobody will go hungry! The only difference on camp is that campers are away from temptation and learn how much and what kind of food they should eat.
Sample menu on camp: Breakfast: Fruit juice & fruit: Bacon sandwich OR Cereal & toast Lunch: Bagels and a variety of fillings OR Soup with French bread Sponge cake OR fruit Snack: Fruit Dinner: Vegetarian cottage pie OR turkey stir-fry, noodles & salad Jelly OR fruit
What kind of physical activity will I do?
We are not a boot camp! At the heart of everything, is a belief that campers should be enjoying themselves. Therefore, the physical activity takes the form of fun based games. Remember, everyone is in the same boat, so you can have fun in a supportive environment where the main aim is to have the most fun and to try your best!
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!
At the end of your stay not only will you be fitter (on average 20% fitter), but your sports and activity skills will be grately improved so you can be more successful at school.
What are lifestyle sessions?
Lifestyle sessions help campers to understand how food and activity influences their weight and health. Everyone is encouraged to set and monitor their own individual goals. Learning how to make small changes to their own daily routines is the key for campers to be able to continue with their weight management when they return home.
What is the social activity?
Campers are surrounded by people in exactly the same position as themselves, and the staff members who are always there for you.
By staying on camp you get to take part in all the evening activities such as: discos, themed fancy dress nights, talent shows for campers and staff, quiz nights, treasure hunts as well as our very own camp games such as the famous Carnegie International Camp “Colour Wars”! Campers will leave with more self confidence and friends for life!
Does is work?
With the most amount of published scientific evidence not rivalled worldwide we have the best short and long term results that are scientifically proven! Throughout their stay, 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 team of experts monitor campers throughout their stay. So they return home with a new found confidence.
Even though our residential gets the best results, our day camp programme gets good results too, so if you don’t want to be away from home – find out more about day camps!
What are the staff like?
Our staff are cool! A ratio of one member of staff to every three campers guarantees that everyone has the individual attention needed to gain maximum benefit from the camp 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?
Being away from home is a big deal, so campers can email and phone their family and friends throughout their stay and vice versa. To make sure that campers continue to be successful when they come home it is vital to get families involved in camp life therefore families attend family workshops to give guidance on how to continue healthy lifestyles.
What does it cost?
Prices start at £1,300 for a minimum of a 2 weeks stay to the £3,675 for the maximum of a 7 week stay. We are currently offering a friend incentive! If this is too expensive for you, we also offer our day camps programme!
Results
“Camp changed my life it’s the best thing I have ever done.” Zoe, aged 14
Carnegie Weight Management has the best short and long term results not found globally. With 21 published research articles in high quality scientific journals our results are world leading.
Scientifically Proven Results
- Guaranteed safe weight loss (average 2 – 4 lbs per week)
- Lose bodyfat (average 1% per week)
- Average fitness levels increase by 20%
- Recognised improvements in self esteem
- Campers worry less about their weight, figure and appearance
- 75% of children have been shown to continue to lose weight or maintain their weight loss after 3 years
Campers and parents also report:
- Greater attendance and social inclusion at school
- More involvement in extra-curricular activities at school
- Less disagreements about food and activity at home
- Family relationships become stronger
- Campers take greater responsibility for their activity and eating behaviours
- Other family members report weight loss and a healthier lifestyle – even the family dog!
Below shows the amount of weight lost (in pounds) based on the length of stay on camp. Proving the longer the stay – the better the results.
| Number of weeks on camp |
Number of pounds (lbs) lost |
| Week 1 |
4.5 |
| Week 2 |
6.25 |
| Week 3 |
9 |
| Week 4 |
11.25 |
| Week 5 |
4.5 |
| Week 6 |
18 |
| Week 7 |
20.25 |
| Week 8 |
24 |
*Based on 724 campers from Carnegie International Camps from 1999 - 2007
Carnegie Weight Management is supported by an advisory committee with expertise in medicine, psychology, nutrition and obesity.
Our residential camps gets the best results but if you feel that you do not need as much support as this then why not check out our day camps programmes which are less intensive because day campers do not stay overnight.
Campers experience:
“Camp has been really motivating for the whole family we have all lost inches and pounds and it has brought us closer together.” Victoria, parent of camper
“Before coming to camp I weighed 16.7 stone. My lifestyle was terrible! I would never exercise and would eat fast food and chocolate. The support I received at camp was amazing; the lifestyle lessons prepared me for life back at home and the variety of activities allowed me to make some amazing friends and give me the confidence to do them at home. I now weigh 13.5 stone!” Sadie, aged 16
“Camp has changed my life…I like myself now, I have found new confidence and a new set of friends who like me for who I am. It has given me the knowledge and skills needed to lead a healthy balanced lifestyle but the continued support from the team and the follow on programme has helped but put these skills into practice. I can’t wait for the summer to come around so I can return to camp to see all my old friends as well as continuing on the path of success camp has put me on.” Lucci, aged 15
So where is the camp?
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The Leeds residential programme is 7 weeks long starting on 13th July until 30th August.
The Leeds camp, in the north of England, was Britain’s first weight loss camp for young people and has a loyal following of campers from all over the world.
The camp is held 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 for campers. Tell me more about Leeds!
