Dad Camp (2010)
Dad Camp is a docureality show that attempts to transform six irresponsible soon-to-be dads into respectable fathers. Young, unprepared fathers-to-be are asked to embrace their looming responsibility as a parent before it's too late. With their pregnant girlfriends by their sides, the guys move into the same house to face a variety of tough, progressive lessons in parenting, honesty and maturity developed by clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Jeff Gardere. Once the therapy is complete, each girlfriend decides if her relationship is worth saving or if she wants to raise her child alone.
- Chris Wylde
- Michael Krupat
Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 43
Season 1:
6 pregnant women and their immature boyfriends enter Dr. Jeff's program where he turns selfish boys into responsible fathers.
Sacrificing for their unborn children tests the guys' commitment and limits. Donta and Bri have an explosive fight.
The guys' are tested taking care of fake screaming babies all night long.
The dads-to-be open up about their childhoods,' Wes and Brian confront their dads. The guys act as mentors and spend the day with fatherless kids.
At the halfway point in the program, the dads-to-be put their practical parenting skills to the test. Austin's immaturity leaves Candace questioning whether he is ready to be a dad.
Dr. Jeff assigns the guys' romantic date night to show the ladies some appreciation for carrying their babies; one couple has to leave the program.
Before the dads-to-be can complete Dr. Jeff's 30-day program, they need to take action on the unresolved issues they've left behind at home.
The women make the ultimate decision as to whether or not their boyfriends will be a part of their babies lives. One dad doesn't finish the program.
It's four months after Dad Camp, and all the babies have been born. Dr. Jeff invites the couples back together for one final group therapy session and the guys reveal their triumphs and struggles with fatherhood.