Free summer camps may curb childhood obesity in Low-Income kids
NCT ID NCT04072549
First seen Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether offering free summer day camps with physical activity, enrichment, and meals could reduce unhealthy weight gain in 651 first- to third-graders from low-income households. The camps removed cost barriers that often lead to sedentary time and poor diet during summer break. Researchers measured changes in BMI, physical activity, sleep, diet, and screen time to see if this approach helps prevent obesity.
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Michael Beets
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Free summer day camp program with financial incentives
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a low-cost way to prevent childhood obesity in low-income families by removing cost barriers to healthy summer activities.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to all communities, and long-term effects beyond summer are unknown.
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