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Two Days on the Lake: A Beginner’s Crash Course in Rocky Mountain Waterskiing and Wakeboarding
A focused, two-day beginner camp at Bear Creek Lake Park that pairs one-on-one coaching with waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing beneath the Red Rocks.
Two Days on the Lake: A Beginner’s Crash Course in Rocky Mountain Waterskiing and Wakeboarding.
Set against the rust-red cliffs of Red Rocks and run out of Rocky Mountain Ski and Wake, this two-day beginner camp concentrates on time behind the boat—waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing—delivering personalized coaching and lots of lake time for eager newcomers and riders sharpening basic skills.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lake Time with Red Rocks as a Backdrop
The camp runs on Bear Creek Lake Park with the amphitheater’s red-stone silhouette framing every lap—an uncommon alpine-lake setting for learning watersports in Colorado.
Individualized Coaching
Coaches spend dedicated time with campers, teaching the basics or progressing existing skills, so each participant receives focused instruction during on-water sessions.
A True Beginner-Friendly Waterski Camp
Marketed as Colorado’s only public waterski camp, the two-day program is designed to welcome all skill levels and to encourage new enthusiasts through guided practice and on-water games.
What the day feels like
How the Two Days Feel
Across two concentrated mornings and afternoons on the water, participants rotate between coached laps behind the boat—waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing—balanced with shore breaks and skill-focused instruction, creating a compact learning loop that emphasizes repetition, feedback and fun.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring plenty of water, a towel, a swimsuit, a change of clothes, sun protection (hat, sunscreen or sun shirt) and a lunch and snacks.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the camp days and when does the camp run?
Camp days run 9am–2pm over two consecutive days; sessions are offered Mon–Tues or Wed–Thurs.
Where do we meet for the camp?
Meet at Rocky Mountain Ski and Wake operating at Bear Creek Lake Park.
Is this camp suitable for beginners?
Yes. The program is a two-day beginner camp that welcomes all skill levels and focuses on teaching the basics.
What activities will I do on the water?
Campers will have the opportunity to waterski, wakeboard and tube, with coaches providing instruction during on-water sessions.
Are meals provided?
No—campers are asked to bring a lunch and snacks for each day.
How individualized is the coaching?
Coaches spend time with campers for one-on-one instruction to teach basics or advance existing skills during lake sessions.