WELLSPRING ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA SUMMER SESSION

Wellspring Academy of California (formerly Academy of the Sierras), the premier treatment program for adolescent obesity and the first boarding school for weight loss, welcomes students for summer session.

Summer session at Wellspring Academy of California is the only summer weight loss program or camp where students earn academic credit.

Lose weight and catch up or accelerate academically this summer at Wellspring Academy of California. Space is limited - so please contact us early to ensure your child can experience this remarkable program this summer.

Academic program for summer session

Students select two core courses in addition to options including Culinary Arts, Nutrition, and Fitness. Core courses include math, science, language arts, and social studies courses that students would take at their home school. Over the ten-week summer session, students who complete all coursework in the Academies high school program can expect to earn a maximum of 20 credits; for students in Wellspring College Program can expect to earn 8 - 10 credits. Wellspring Academy of California’s academic program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, so credits will transfer back to home schools.

Diet & activity management

Wellspring Academy of California continues its renowned weight loss program during the summer session with intensive diet and activity management. Wellspring students lose an average of 81 lbs. over the course of their enrollment.

Behavioral change

As throughout the year, summer students are assigned a Behavioral Coach for the rigorous training and cognitive-behavioral program deployed at Wellspring Academy of California in order to permanently change thinking and behavior regarding diet and physical activity. It is due to Wellspring Academy of California’s focus on behavioral change that results are the best ever recorded for a weight loss program for children or adolescents.

The best summer of your life

While we work hard at Wellspring Academy of California, we also have a lot of fun, especially during the summer session. With beautiful weather and long days, we enjoy all the exciting activities our 68-acre campus and the surrounding area have to offer. Make great friends and memories this summer at Wellspring Academy of California.

Session dates
Session 1: Monday June 2 – Sunday August 10
Session 2: Monday June 23 – Sunday August 31

Tuition
Tuition for the 10-week summer session is $14,450.

Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas Summer Program: Wellspring Adventure Camp

Over the summer, Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas students journey to our summer campus, approximately 25 miles away, directly over the summit of Mt. Pisgah (elevation 5,721 feet).

At Camp Hope, students participate in Wellspring Adventure Camp, Wellspring North Carolina’s summer adventure program, for 8 weeks, and then the 3-week Carolina Challenge, before the fall semester starts again in September.

For more information on Wellspring Adventure Camp, click here.

Wellspring Camps

Wellspring Camps are the sister programs of Wellspring Academies (formerly Academy of the Sierras), and the most effective summer programs for weight loss. Wellspring operates summer programs in New York, North Carolina, California, Texas, Wisconsin, Hawaii, England and Australia. Wellspring also has a unique Family Camp at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina for the entire family to attend.

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