Camp ENERGY - Application
Announcing Applications Are Now Available
Please email for a Camp ENERGY application at campenergy@gmail.com
Camp ENERGY - Teen Obesity Prevention @ Camp Victory, Millville, PA.
WHEN: Two Weekends - May 29-31 and October 16-18
WHERE: Camp Victory - Camp Victory Website - Click here for a map of Camp Victory
WHO: Eligible Teens Ages 14-17 > 85th% BMI (height/weight for age) with a parent willing to attend Friday night KICKOFF and Sunday noon SENDOFF
LIMIT: To the first 30 campers who register
Forms: (Click to download, Microsoft .doc format)
Camp Application
Medical Form
A Sample Day Plan - Saturday
Campers will participate in two weekends filled with fun outdoor and indoor physical activities, healthy cooking & eating and educational sessions to learn "how to" make healthy lifestyle changes. They will eat & help prepare well-balanced Teen friendly meals and healthy snacks.
Geisinger physicians will provide medical supervision for Camp Energy. All campers will have 24-hour access to a camp nurse for medical and health needs.
Campers will receive a booklet, handouts, materials & "healthy lifestyles" tool kit with pedometer, exercise ball, calorie counter, food scale to help them continue healthy habits and lifestyle modifications they learn at Camp Energy.
Camp ENERGY is being funded by grants from the Geisinger Foundation and the Geisinger WomenÕs Auxiliary. There is a $50 co-pay for campers. Camp founders Jerry Foley, staff recruiter for the Center for Health Research, and Rachel Bastian, senior research assistant, Center for Health Research, are available to discuss this opportunity. You can reach them at campenergy@gmail.com
