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10/31/19 |
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What my daughter experienced at Camp Jump Start is not only about the weight she lost but about what she "gained" from her time there. She gained self-confidence, high self-esteem, emotionally maturity, life long friends and so much more. She was 13 the first summer she attended and she lost 20 pounds in four weeks. She also maintained that weight for an entire year. She went back the following summer not because she had to lose weight but because she wanted to reconnect with her "people" as she called it. She also describes Camp Jump Start as her "safe place". If you have tried everything else (like I had) this is the place for you.
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8/30/19 |
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Safe, effective, caring, better than its competitors. the founder Jean is all in on helping these kids. You will not be disappointed choosing it.
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8/29/19 |
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I went to Camp Jump Start in June of 2019 and was very successful! I was there for a month and I learned proper nutrition, sleep and exercise habits and have been able to keep off the 20 lbs I lost while there. I'm sure I'll keep never go back to the way I was. Thanks Jump Start!!!
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8/25/19 |
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Their mission is quite simply to save our children. They are driven by their genuine care and concern for the well being of our children. Education happens here. Learning to love yourself happens here. Hard work and memories to last a lifetime happens here. The best gift you can give your child is to send them to Camp Jump Start. Your child will return home the very best version of themselves!! It’s a life changing experience!
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8/24/19 |
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Grateful doesn’t adequately capture our family’s appreciation for Camp Jumpstart. Our daughter, who also struggles with an intellectual disability, was given an enormous gift this Summer — the opportunity to reclaim her sense of self-worth and build life long healthy habits. She was a camper for eight weeks and her personal transformation was remarkable. She gained much more than the 23 pounds she lost — confidence, discipline, new friends, a set of “tools”, and a sunny outlook on life. She is committed to continuing-on with what she’s learned at camp and we are supporting her by fully modeling and adopting the same lifestyle. Thank you Jean, Jeremy,,camp staff and counselors — you are life savers. Jean - your good name is invoked regularly at the kitchen table.
To anyone considering this camp: we found this to be a safe and exceptionally well-run organization. Important caveat: Jean expects full engagement not only from the campers but also from parents and siblings as we
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8/23/19 |
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What a difference a summer can make! That's their motto, and no truer words have been spoken in my son's case. My 13 year old son attended the 4 week session in 2019, and it basically saved his life. He had acanthosis nigricans, which is a precursor to diabetes. I knew he had the marks under his armpits and in his groin area even when he was a youngster and I was helping him bathe. He was heavier than he should have been, but I just thought it was dirt and tried to scrub it off. Just goes to show you that even a nurse mom didn't know what was going on with her own child. After four weeks at Camp Jump Start, his acanthosis nigricans is completely GONE! Truly a game changer for him and for our family! I cannot stress enough how great this camp is. My son is healthy, happy, confident, moves around easier, reads food labels, and cares about his health. If you are looking for a camp that will help your child's overall well being including weight loss issues, Camp Jump Start is the place!
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8/15/19 |
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Our daughter recently came home from Camp Jump Start’s eight week summer program. She came home happy and confident. Based on what we saw, Camp Jump Start is SO much more than a weight loss camp; it is an overall health camp. Jean, the passionate head of this camp, is a nurse by background and strongly believes in the potential of every child to be healthy. She works with youth from the inside out, teaching socio-emotional skills, general physical health skills, as well as helping youth start on their weight loss journey. Our daughter came home talking about nutrition, health, fitness, and exercise. She came home standing tall and confident and more beautiful than ever. She is also continuing to practice what she learned. We are so proud of her and happy with her experience at Camp Jump Start!
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8/11/19 |
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Such a great group of people truly trying to make a difference in the life of children! As a counselor, I cannot believe the difference I saw in these kids after just 8 short weeks. Not only did they lose weight, but they learned to believe in themselves, live confidently, and make true friends. CJS works miracles!
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8/6/19 |
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Camp Jump Start was an amazing experience for my 14 year old daughter. She went for a 4 week session in 2019, and I regret that she didnt go for 8 weeks (school was still in session). She lost plenty of weight, but more importantly, she learned about making healthy food choices, portion control and she now does a daily exercise routine with her dad. She came home from CJS a different person, with a mega watt smile and a motivated attitude to match it. Her BMI went down to normal! Her self confidence went through the roof! She is so excited. CJS is the only camp that understands the importance of addressing the underlying reasons why children over eat. Jean knows each camper by name, and takes the time to read each of their profiles and histories. My daughter's said, "Mom, I love Jean. If you weren't my mom, Jean would be my mom." CJS is the only camp I would ever recommend for any child struggling with weight. Thank you Jean for helping and loving all the campers the way you do!
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8/6/19 |
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We cannot be more complimentary about the Camp Jump Start program, since even giving a five-star rating does not do the program justice (because so many folks lately who are accustomed to disappointment tend to hand out high ratings for things which merely meet their expectations). It’s hard to find a simple description other than to use the word “transformative”. Attending Camp Jump Start has transformed my son into a new person, who is not only fitter and trimmer but who now exhibits self-confidence and a sense of control over his fitness and nutrition which he never had before. Jean and her staff have every detail covered, from top to bottom, to enable this transformation to occur. Their level of commitment to our child’s success and well-being quite literally has been nothing short of intoxicating to the rest of the family. If your child struggles with weight or poor nutrition, simply put Camp Jump Start is the clear choice and place to go to change his or her life.
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8/6/19 |
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Camp Jump Start is a one of a kind place and I would highly recommend this camp to any parent! As a CJS intern, I was able to see first hand what a difference a summer can make in a child's life. Jean and all the staff have each child's best interest in mind and genuinely care about the health of children. Over the course of one summer, children become more educated about nutrition and exercise, learn how to properly take care of their bodies, and become more confident in who they are. I would also recommend the Camp Jump Start internship program to any college student in a health-related field of study. As an intern, you gain first-hand experience working with kids and you learn many key soft skills to become successful health professionals.
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8/5/19 |
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I want to personally thank you for your dedication to this group of kids this year and to my daughter.I love CJS.I love the inspiration you give to so many children who need that devotion to their health and life. Thank you again for all you do, all that you inspire in each one of the kids. The counselors are amazing as well as the dietetic staff.It was so great to be a part of a graduation such as this, to experience it all first hand.It was an unbelievable experience with kids from all over the country-so many license plates in the parking lot-from New Mexico to New York.Met some folks from New Hampshire & Texas.Your camp means so much to so many.People LOVE you;with just talking to the parents before, during,&after graduation, you must know this. You and your husband are amazing.I appreciate all you do & all that you will do for all those who come after my daughter. She needed to hear everything you said. I'm glad we are on the same team.Thank you again for ALL that you do.
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4/30/19 |
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We sent our daughter, Emily to Camp Jump Start last summer, 2018 for 8 weeks. It was a hard decision to make, but we knew we needed to do something. Jean and the staff were amazing. The camp is not just about weight loss, but focuses on the whole person. Not only did our daughter lose weight, but she learned how to make better choices that she continues to use today. Camp Jump Start gave us our daughter back.
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8/23/18 |
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My decision to send my 13 year old daughter to Camp Jump Start was the best decision I have made in my life. Jean (the founder) helped not just my child, but our whole family. I sent my daughter to the 4 week session, but I really wish I had sent her to the 8 week session. In 4 weeks, my daughter lost 20 lbs and has lost another 7 pounds in the one and a half months since she left camp. My child worked hard and made amazing friends. Besides losing weight, it gave her the knowledge she can achieve anything! She still misses camp and being around kids like her. At camp she was normal.
Some kids bigger, some smaller, everyone just like her! She found her people. It was truly life changing. Also, the camp is in a beautiful location in Missouri. Trees, hills a lake. Gorgeous!
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8/22/18 |
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Mom says "GREAT CAMP FOR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING!" I say, "This camp was the best thing that ever happened to me!" I attended camp Jump Start for the 8 week session because I really had a lot to work on! I'm truly thankful to my mom, dad and grandparents for helping me pay for it. In regards to my physical health my labs prior to attending camp were;
Insulin level of 28.9, after camp 16.3
total cholesterol 204, after camp 163
HDL 39, after camp 30
LDL 141, after camp 109
Triglycerides 119, after camp 118.
I lost 40 pounds in 8 weeks. I still have a little ways to go for my goal weight, but received the education and tools that I needed while at camp jump start to complete my journey towards better health and I feel so amazing! Nothing tastes as good as it feels to be thin!
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8/25/15 |
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Absolutely a life changing experience! I had the opportunity to work here as a counselor this summer. It was so rewarding to watch the kids not only reach goals in their weight loss, but more importantly change their lives for the better in all other aspects. The kids had changed like night and day by the end of their sessions. I would definitely recommend this camp for any kid from all walks of life. You will be more than happy with the results. Again, thank you to Jean and Tom Huelsing and the rest of head staff for the great opportunity.
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8/17/15 |
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An excellent camp with a caring staff in a very positive environment. As a summer camp in general I would rate them high on the quality of their staff and programming. As a camp whose focus is on weight loss and making healthy life choices, we could not be happier with the results for our son after four weeks of camp. He was overweight and had lost confidence in playing competitive sports because of all the running involved. At Camp Jump Start he lost 22 lbs, dropped 3 1/2 minutes from his mile run, learned about good nutrition, and regained his confidence. We just purchased new shin guards and soccer cleats and he is looking forward to playing on his high school team! We have been home for one week and he is making good food choices and even running up the stairs in our house which he never used to do! CJS prepares the kids for life after camp as well as follow up resources. We are so thankful to have found this camp!
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8/13/15 |
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Expert physical emotional and environmental care, fantastic communication, passionate directors
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9/12/14 |
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Camp Jump Start at Living Well Village is an amazing place for kids to have a safe environment during weight loss and building confidence. I wanted to come to Camp Jump Start because I wanted to help change the world. I wanted to tangibly see how much of a change one summer could make. The answer is life changing for both the counselors and the kids that come here. The kids make a complete 180 degree turning their lives after completing camp. Friendships are made that last a lifetime between campers. But, the kids leave an even larger imprint on the counselors. I know that I have personally grown as an individual. There is no obstacle that we cannot face, as long as you try your hardest everyday; because tomorrow is not promised to anyone. Honestly this summer was the most influential and rewarding of my life thus far. I thank Camp Jump Start for allowing me to take this opportunity to serve these kids and share my passion for fitness with them.
Practice makes permanent!
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6/25/14 |
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My brother, who is a Pediatric Doctor, found Camp Jumpstart after weeks of research.
My daughter came home not only 38 pounds lighter, but more importantly she liked herself again and regained control in her life. This was just one thing they taught her. She was counseled on self esteem, bullying, re-learning to eat for fuel and not for any other reason.
At Camp jumpstart, things are run professionally, the kids are always supervised, they genuinely care for the campers well being, they encourage, listen and were a lot fun.
One of the best parts of bringing my daughter home after 8 weeks was seeing her walk tall and look at people in the eye with confidence as opposed to shying away from people. She talked, walked and showed confidence. This was a girl who no longer was a victim of bullying or circumstance. She no longer was controlled and hidden by food. I got my daughter back! She was empowered there!
Im forever grateful for this camp and what it did for her!
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8/5/13 |
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My son went to this camp this year (2013), it was a transforming experience. He came back from camp educated about healthy living, and he was able to self regulate his eating and video game playing. After returning, he was self-motivated to move more and eat less. He's a very shy kid and socially awkward and he successfully made two cabins full of friends. The head staff and counselors all really care about the kids. There are fewer activities and choices here then you will find at other camps. However, I think this was ultimately a good thing. My son needed to be "forced" to try new activities that were inexpensive like hiking or aerobics so that when he got home we could continue with an affordable, active life. The nutrition and counseling classes were excellent and REALLY result in long-term behavior change. Because all the kids did them, there was no stigma associated with doing them. If your end goal is long-term weight loss, camp jump start is the place!
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5/31/13 |
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CJS was probably the best thing that ever happened to me! The staff cared for you and helped you out. The food was good and the with all the fun activities you never knew you lost weight. Councilors and campers remain friends after camp and some kids even come back to be counclors. If its your birthday they sing you happy birthday. You learn how to take care of your body and what to eat. This is not some camp that helps you lose weight and sets you up to fail so you come back next year. They teach you good way to exercise. The year i went 5 kids learned how to ride a bike and 1 kid learned to swim. ALL in all it was an amazing experience and i cant wait to go back
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