Programs & Activities > Camp Programs  Building on the success of its 2007 summer camp, Camp Golden Treasures, East Carolina University has joined with one of the state’s premier youth organizations, North Carolina 4-H, and North Carolina State University to sponsor Take Off 4-Health.
Take Off 4-Health is a healthy lifestyle camp for overweight boys and girls ages 12-18. The 3-week residential camp will be held at the beautiful Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC and will be supported by the ECU Brody School of Medicine. Take Off 4-Health will help campers lose weight, build self esteem and learn the tools necessary to lead a healthy life and reduce their risks of developing chronic disease. WHEN: July 27 – August 15, 2008 WHERE: Eastern 4-H Center, Columbia, NC WHO: Boys and girls ages 12-18 COST: $1,950.00 for the 3-week session LIMIT: 30-60 campers For more information, view the Take Off 4-Health handout or brochure or contact Yancey Crawford, MPH at (252) 744-5061 or crawfordy@ecu.edu. To register for camp, download the registration packet (click below) or visit the Eastern 4-H Center web site at http://www.eastern4hcenter.org/. Registration Packet LEADERSHIP FOR TAKE OFF 4-HEALTH East Carolina University - David Collier, MD, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, Camp Medical Director
- Yancey Crawford, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, ECU Camp Liaison
- Jessica Basilio, MA, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Physical Activity Programming
- Amy Gross McMillan, PhD, PT, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Health, Physical Therapy Consultant
- Nancy Harris, MS, RD, LDN, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Human Ecology, Food Service/Nutrition Education
- Kathy Kolasa, PhD, RD, LDN, Department of Family Medicine and Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, Nutrition Education
- Keeley Pratt, MS, MFTA, Department of Child Development and Family Relations, Medical Family Therapy Program, Behavioral Therapist
- Sharon Sarvey, RN, PhD, College of Nursing, Nursing Consultant
North Carolina State University - Carolyn Dunn, PhD, Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences, Cooperative Extension Liaison & Nutrition Education
- Larry Hancock, Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences, North Carolina 4-H Liaison
- Chase Luker, Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences, Eastern 4-H Conference Center, Camp Operations Liaison
- Lee Scripture, Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences, Eastern 4-H Conference Center, Eastern 4-H Center Liaison
Other Leadership Members - Sarah Armstrong, MD, Duke University Medical Center, Clinical Consultant
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