Wolfson Children's Hospital Holds Weight Loss Summer Camps for Children and Teens

Jacksonville, Florida, May 16, 2007 -- This summer, the Wolfson Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Department will hold intensive, experiential camps for children and adolescents struggling with weight and body image issues.

The camps, which are offered in partnership with the Yates Family YMCA in Riverside, will introduce children to the key components of a healthy lifestyle, including:

Balanced nutrition

Mindful eating and becoming a wise consumer

Reducing emotional eating and overeating

Moderate, enjoyable physical activity

Healthy coping skills

Improved body image and self-esteem

Ages 8 - 11
June 4 - 8, 2007 - 9 am - 5 pm
Morning: Baptist Downtown, Pavilion, Fifth Floor, Classroom 1
Afternoon: Yates Family YMCA (transportation provided)

Ages 12 - 14
June 11 - 15, 2006 - 9 am - 5 pm
Morning: Baptist Downtown, Pavilion, Fifth Floor, Classroom 1
Afternoon: Yates Family YMCA (transportation provided)

The registration fee is $75 (nonrefundable and due at the time of registration) and there is a $125 camp fee that is due on the first day of camp.

To register, contact Randy Danielson, program coordinator, at 904.202.4959. For more information, contact Camp Director Lynn Sorensen, RD, LD/N at 904.202.4959.