DO THEY FOCUS ON MY CHILD? Or is it one of a "chain of camps?" Running 2 or 3 camps means the director is too busy dividing time between multiple camps (on site or on the phone) to be there for you and your child!

At Shane, we have been running one and only one camp on the same site for 37 years. We'll be there to give you and your child unparalleled personal attention.

DO THEY OWN THE PROPERTY? Or are they on short-term rented property – not owned. There is no financial investment or commitment and landlords don't invest in rented property like an owner will. If enrollment is poor, it’s easy to close down – even before the summer starts.The "traditional" camp offered by a "chain of camps" has operated for only a few years and they have closed down several camps before. They also run the risk of not having their lease renewed.

Camp Shane has been owned and run by the Ettenberg family since 1968. Over $1.5 million in improvements have been made in the last 4 years alone.

DO THEY REALLY RUN A CAMP? Many rent part of a school campus, so campers share the facilities with non-dieting students and strangers. The campus is open to the public and security is a real concern. Vending machines on campus can also be a problem. Converting classrooms-only weeks before the program opens-provides limited activities.

Camp Shane is a real camp, in a closely supervised setting. We have some 50 buildings and activity areas, each built by us for a specific use, that you won't find on a school campus.

DO MINIMUM STAYS MATTER? If you can go for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, or 9 weeks, it means kids are constantly coming and going. It's unsettling and disruptive. It's impossible to develop strong friendships, learn skills or build self esteem.

We only have two days where new campers arrive. Camp Shane has painstakingly devised programs of true substance that develop skills and build solid friendships – and they are dependent on camper continuity.

IS THE CAMP DIRECTOR THE OWNER? Families have traditionally chosen camps by selecting a reputable, highly skilled Owner/Director. Now, big business would like to enter the overweight camping market.

Their interest is financial gain. You'll never speak to the owner, because the corporation is controlled by executives sitting in the home office with no camping experience. It's a far cry from the warm, personal Camp Shane experience.

WHAT'S THE LAKE PROGRAM OFFER? All the other camps have very small lakes - literally measured in yards and not suitable for much activities

Our property on nearby Swinging Bridge Lake is 9 miles long. Our awesome program runs three water-ski boats and four mini speed boats. We employ nine full time lake staff.

DO THEY HAVE A GOOD TRACK RECORD?

Camp Shane has an outstanding, consistent and unmatched track record. Our success is built on our reputation and we are completely sold out every year.