Camp Goals

• This camp is designed to manage campers' body weight and change campers' lifestyle to maintain their healthy behaviors through life.
• Our goal is to change the campers' exercise & diet patterns and further enhance their self-esteem & self-confidence.
• Campers will enjoy physical activities and learn new lifestyle.

Camp Accommodation

• We will accommodate first 60 students aged 8-16 year boys and girls.
• Teacher/student ratio will be less than 1:20 in this camp.

Camp Registration

This following costs include accidental insurance. Campers should bring their drink and snacks.

1. Summer I : $250
2. Summer II : $250
3. Summer I + II : $450/$400 (research participants)
4. For research participants, $40 gift card will be given to your child when he/she will complete each of second (after camp) and third (1 year follow-up) tests.

Registration will be taken at Room 209, KWRC (Recreation center) , TAMIU (956-326-2685).

2011 Camp Schedule

1. Summer I: June 6th – July 1st: 4 weeks
2. Summer II: July 11th – August 5th: 4 weeks
3. Mon ~ Fri / 1:30pm-5:30pm

Camp Program

     1. Physical activity

• 3 hour physical activity will be given at low-moderate intensity (about 60-80%  max heart rate), which maximizes fat burn.
• All physical activities will be held indoor Gym under air-conditioner.
• Aerobic activities include indoor soccer, basketball, fitness dance (Zumba +), exercises with machines and all fun activities.
• Strength activities include interval training, Body pump, and fun games.

• Two hour lectures regarding healthy lifestyle will be given every week.
• The goal is to change participants' lifestyle permanently.
• Issues are "How our body works with Healthy diet, Good exercise, and psychological mind"

     3. Certified dietitian will observe children’s diet pattern every week and give them a new diet program.

     4. All activities will be supervised by Red Cross CPR & First aid certified individuals.

Sample Daily Camp Schedules

Location

 Texas A&M International University, Recreation center (KWRC), 2445 University Blvd. Laredo TX 78041

Drop off and pick up

Camp instructors will help drop off and pick up in front of Fine Art Building.