health & wellness
camp laughing waters
health & wellness
camp laughing waters
Camp Laughing Waters in Gilbertsville, PA, is set on more than 400 gently sloping acres, offering excellent recreational activities, camping pavilions, cabins, and
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platform tents. The site has wide open spaces, a large swimming pool, an athletic field, hiking trails, and
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Site of a new Activity Center for Health & Wellness Body
High and low ropes courses; equestrian arena, athletic fields, disc golf course Environment
Nature and hiking trails; farmland for “farm to table” programming; access to nutrition education
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Camp Laughing Waters will keep girls physically active yearround to develop healthy habits, such as playing sports, exploring nature, and getting regular exercise. The good news is that 52% of high school girls play on at least one sports team. However, being overweight or obese during childhood increases the likelihood of obesity as an adult, placing people at risk for many health problems. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2009–2010), 32% of girls ages 5–17 are either overweight or obese and nearly
For thousands of girls, Camp Laughing Waters was that magical first-ever, overnight camping experience.
Camp Laughing Waters Health and Wellness Center – Exterior
half of black/African American girls (44%) and Hispanic/ Latina girls (41%) within the same age range are overweight or obese. Girls struggle with emotional health too —34% of high school girls self-reported symptoms of depression during the past year. Programs that promotes physical activity and emotional wellness for girls are important components of a successful agenda to address these public health issues. Camp Laughing Waters will undergo extensive renovations of it current structures, roads, trails and other property upgrades. The overarching theme of Camp Laughing Waters will be Health and Wellness, with program improvements focusing on Physical Health, Agriculture and Farm Animals, Preservation of the Environment, and Emotional Health and Confidence.
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Do you enjoy running, hiking and biking? If so, enjoy all three activities during your time at camp! We will start out hiking and biking the trails at Camp Laughing Waters, and expand to local, state and even national parks! Explore camp with early morning runs and slow down at night with yoga. Campers must bring their own bike and extra inner tube and be comfortable riding it on uneven/rugged terrain.
Camp Laughing Waters Health and Wellness Center – Interior
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