Dr. Michael Bishop, founder of Summerland Camps has brought the Summerland Program for a more balanced approach to technology to Camp Pocono Trails. Dr. Mike personally oversees all aspects of this successful program. The Summerland Camp methodology, pioneered by Dr. Mike is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sports psychology strategies including self-regulation.

Dr. Mike Bishop, or “Dr. Mike” as he is known at camp, believes that positive, uplifting interventions based on cognitive behavioral therapy and self-regulation are the most effective for making long-term behavioral changes.

From 2007-2014, Mike served as an Executive Director for Wellspring Weight Loss Camps and Schools. Wellspring was featured on Dr. Phil, Rachel Ray, Extreme Makeover, GMA, TLC, CNN, GMTV (Britain’s leading morning show), and the focus of multi-part features in People Magazine, The Sun (Europe’s largest circulated newspaper), Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.