Camp Lakota is fortunate to have beautiful Masten Lake right on campus — and it’s the perfect place to learn, practice, and perfect your waterskiing skills. Our waterskiing program gives every camper the chance to feel the rush of getting up on skis for the first time, or to sharpen a technique they’ve been working on.
One-on-one lessons are available right on campus with our trained professionals. Beginners work through the essential fundamentals — balance, posture, rope technique, and how to get up from the water — with the kind of patient, personalised instruction that builds real confidence. Campers who already ski focus on refining their form, building speed, and mastering more advanced techniques. As an ACA-accredited camp, all waterfront programs meet rigorous safety standards. Explore a day at Camp Lakota or visit our programs page to find your child’s division.
For campers who’ve never waterskied before, our instructors start from the very beginning, teaching how to position in the water, how to hold the rope, how to communicate with the boat driver, and how to find balance as the boat pulls. Getting up for the first time is one of those camp moments that campers celebrate loudly and remember forever.
For campers who already know the basics, lessons focus on improving form, building confidence at higher speeds, and working on more advanced skills. Our instructors provide honest feedback and tailored guidance that makes a real difference over the course of a summer.
Want to level up your waterskiing game? One-on-one lessons are available right on campus with our trained pros. We’ll help your camper master the basics or take their technique to the next level—all while having a blast!
Here’s what makes the Lakota waterskiing experience stand out:
Whether your child has never put on skis before or wants to build on their existing skills, Camp Lakota’s Waterskiing program is ready for them, right here on Masten Lake.
No, complete beginners are fully welcomed and guided through every step of the process, from positioning in the water to getting up for the first time. Campers with prior experience receive instruction focused on improving their existing technique.
Yes, all waterskiing activities take place on Masten Lake under the supervision of trained staff and American Red Cross Certified lifeguards. Proper safety equipment is provided, and all sessions follow ACA-accredited safety standards.
Campers participating in waterskiing should have basic swimming ability. All campers are swim-tested on arrival and placed in appropriate ability groups. Life vests are worn at all times on the water.
Standard waterskiing program participation is included in tuition. Private lesson fees may apply. Contact us or visit our Dates & Tuition page for complete details.
Yes, but it is subject to basic swimming ability requirements. Our staff adapt instruction for different ages and ability levels across all divisions.