NEW MILFORD PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Lake Lessons: Private Kid’s Clinics on New Milford Water with Connecticut Watersports
A four-day, morning clinic for kids ages 8–14 that focuses on waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing and responsible boating—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Lake Lessons: Private Kid’s Clinics on New Milford Water with Connecticut Watersports.
Connecticut Watersports runs private Kid’s Clinics on New Milford’s lake, a focused four‑day program that brings groups of up to eight kids together for morning sessions of on‑water skill building. The clinics center on waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing and responsible boating practices while emphasizing confidence, new skills and friendships in a supervised, safety‑first environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A four‑day, morning clinics format
The Private Kid’s Clinics run Monday through Thursday in morning sessions and are structured as four three‑hour sessions; campers receive focused on‑water instruction from Connecticut Watersports’ captains and crew.
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and tubing
Campers concentrate on core lake sports—waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and tubing—while also learning responsible boating practices under supervised instruction.
Private groups up to eight per boat
These clinics are designed for private groups—parents can enroll a cohort of up to eight kids who will work together with their own boat and instructor for the session.
What the day feels like
What the four‑day clinic feels like
Mornings are devoted to hands‑on time on the water: four consecutive days of three‑hour sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m., where participants of varying experience levels rotate through skill drills and coached runs under the guidance of the clinic’s captains and crew.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this clinic best suits and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Organizers provide all necessary equipment for on‑water activities; life jackets are provided and must be worn at all times when campers are on the water.
The program includes the gear required for waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and tubing; campers do not need to supply specialized equipment.
Life jackets are mandatory and supplied by the operator; campers are required to wear them at all times while on the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages are eligible for the Private Kid’s Clinics?
Children ages 8 to 14 are eligible to participate.
How long is the clinic and when does it run each day?
The clinic consists of four three‑hour sessions running Monday through Thursday, with each day’s session starting at 9:30 a.m.
How many participants are allowed per boat?
Each boat may have up to eight participants.
What activities are included in the clinic?
Instruction covers waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing and responsible boating practices.
Is gear provided and are life jackets required?
All necessary equipment is provided by the operator, including life jackets which campers must wear at all times while on the water.
Can parents organize a private group with their own boat and instructor?
Yes—private kids clinics are available for parents who have a group of up to eight they want to enroll together with their own boat and instructor.