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Wellspring Academy of California Summer Program
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Location:
CA
School Gender: Co-ed School Type: Weight Loss Age Of Acceptance: 12-24 Program Length: N/A Tuition: N/A |
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Wellspring Academies of California Summer Program Weight Loss Boarding School Information:
Wellspring Academies are the world’s only weight loss boarding schools for overweight teens and young adults. Students gain skills and motivation to transform their lifestyle while residing on one of our campuses and
continuing their middle school, high school, or college education. Wellspring students achieve amazing results, even if they have tried a wide variety of teen weight loss programs without success in the past.Wellspring Academy of California Highlights
• Enrollment available year-round. Maximum enrollment of 120 students with low student-teacher ratio offers optimal learning environment
• On average, students improve GPA by 27.5% compared to most recently completed semester at home school
• Curriculum accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Highly trained, experienced staff with specialized training in teen weight loss
• Personalized support to accommodate individual academic, emotional, and social needs.
• Elective courses and diverse activity options
• Minimum enrollment of 4 months. Average stay is 6 months.
Academics at Wellspring Academy of California
At Wellspring, we understand the need for a dynamic academic program that engages each individual in the learning process and prepares students for a successful future. While some students are already excelling when they arrive at Wellspring, many have struggled and fallen behind at their home schools.
Students benefit from the physical and emotional transformation that occurs while attending Wellspring, often leading to an increase in energy, improved focus, and higher levels of concentration. In fact, a recent study showed that student Grade Point Average improved by 27.5% at Wellspring compared to most recently completed semester at home.
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Wellspring’s Academic Department works to ensure a smooth academic transition to and from Wellspring, and assists students in working toward their long-term academic goals.
Wellspring Academy of California provides individualized tutoring and is able to work with students who have IEPs. Wellspring Academy of California also supports and provides prep courses for students who are taking the SAT.
Curriculum at Wellspring Academy of California
In addition to standard academic coursework, Wellspring has a core curriculum designed to teach students the fundaments of a long-term healthy lifestyle, including culinary , nutrition and fitness. In these courses, students learn to integrate the findings of leading weight loss research into their everyday lives, providing them with the knowledge and skills to maintain weight loss when they return home.
As their confidence and self-esteem improve, many students begin to develop new skills and interests. Wellspring Academy of California offers a wide range of electives to nurture this growing enthusiasm. Electives may include foreign languages, performing arts, media, debate, philosophy, horticulture, hip-hop culture, visual arts, leadership, animal care, photography and independent projects. All courses are taught by members of the Wellspring Faculty, with availability of electives dependent on current student population needs.
Student Living at Wellspring Academy of California
The quality of life experienced by students at Wellspring is extremely important to their overall success. Many students arrive having felt socially isolated and lonely at their home school. At Wellspring, students are surrounded by peers who understand their struggle and are immersed in an environment that supports their academic and weight loss success at every turn.
Students at Wellspring Academy of California live in one of three dormitories. There is one dormitory for boys, one for girls and one for the Wellspring College Program. Living arrangements vary from two to four students per room, depending on the configuration. Most rooms have in-suite bathrooms and showers. To take a look at the dorms and other facilities, please click here to take the virtual tour. The dorms and facilities are also prominently featured in many of the television news programs available for viewing here.
Activities at Wellspring Academy of California
Many parents report a growing concern about their child’s lack of physical activity as a major reason for choosing Wellspring. Activity level has a dramatic impact on students’ weight loss, as well as their motivation and engagement in academic and personal lives. Wellspring Academy of California’s scientifically-based Activity Management program ensures that Wellspring students achieve an unprecedented level of activity – starting at 10,000 steps per day (as measured on a pedometer), but often exceeding 20,000 (approximately 10 miles of walking).
Facilities at Wellspring Academy of California offer unique and varied opportunities for students to find activities they love and will continue at home. Our 68-acre campus offers:
• Fully-equipped weight room
• Cardio studio with treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationery bikes and stairmasters
• Swimming pool for swimming, water aerobics, water walking
• Tennis courts
• Street hockey court
• Basketball courts
• Beach volleyball court
• Athletic fields for soccer, football, Ultimate Frisbee
• Indoor gym with half-court basketball court
• Baseball/softball diamond
• Horse pastures
• 2-mile walking path
• Trails for cycling
• Canoeing in Kings River, which runs through campus
Wellspring California also makes frequent use of the nearby National Parks – Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite – for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking and camping.
