When children are overweight, school can be a really terrible place.  Their classmates can torment them because to a young kid, any physical difference is something that can get them a lot of teasing.  Adults in today’s society are also not always nice to overweight people, and it may be that a kid picks up on that.  It’s not going to take very long for that sort of treatment to make them feel self-conscious and lower their self-esteem.

So it’s best to start early and take action.  If your child is someone that is up for the adventure of a summer camp, look into some of the weight loss camps that are around the country.  They can teach your child all kinds of health and fitness habits, and start them on the path to healthy living.

For children, “fat camp” may be a phrase they’ve never heard of, and that’s the best time to bring it up to them.  The older they get, the more they may not like the idea of going somewhere with that kind of label attached.  But younger kids hopefully haven’t been exposed to that level of teasing, and “fat camp” may mean nothing to them.

When you talk to your kids about camp, be sure to tell them about all the wonderful things they’ll be able to do while they’re there.  Most camps are in the mountains or somewhere that is far enough away to be a fun change.  Lots of camps have special activities that can only be found in certain areas.

Be sure to send your child lots of letters from home and let him know that though you miss him, it’s a great opportunity for him to be there, and it’ll be time for him to come home before he knows it.