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Wakeboarding & Wake Surfing
Wake Camp
MN #1 Wake Coaching Program

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About

Give your child the ultimate summer experience on the water! Our camp is designed to help kids develop their wakeboarding and wake surfing skills with professional instruction tailored to all experience levels. From mastering the basics to learning tricks, our expert coaches will provide hands-on guidance to ensure your child progresses quickly and has fun along the way. Campers will also enjoy a positive and encouraging environment where they can connect with others who share their passion for action sports. With clear progression paths and access to top-notch coaching, this camp is the perfect opportunity for your child to take their skills to the next level. Spaces are limited—sign up today!

  • Wakeboards, surfboards and, life vests are provided, but feel free to bring your own board or vest

  • Drinking Water provided each day (No Food allowed on boat)

  • Riders will meet at the dock at the beginning of their session each day and be picked up at the same location after the session. (Arrive dressed, ready to ride!)

Format & Cost

2 Day Camps, 2hr/Day - $190

3 Day Camps, 2hr/Day - $265

NEW SMALLER CLASS SIZE FOR MORE RIDING, LESS WAITING! (5 spots per session)

Where

Lake Minnetonka

Tonka Bay Marina - 220 Tonka Bay Rd, Tonka Bay, MN 55331

Other Info

Ages:

Wake camp is for riders age 10-17

Weather & Make Up Sessions:

We will ride through rain but sessions may be canceled if lighting is forecast or seen within 5 miles of the riding location. Weather determinations will be made each morning. Make up sessions will be held on the following Thursday or Friday at 2:30pm.

Cancelation & Rescheduling:

*Due to limited space, cancellations made within 7 days will not be refunded.

*If less than 3 participants are registered by 7 days before the start of a session, registrants may be asked to switch to another session or cancel.

Safety:

Scroll to the bottom of the page to read about our high safety standards

Kids connecting and building community during JSAW wakeboarding outing
Riders preparing to wakeboard during JSAW Wake session
Student practicing wakeboarding skills during JSAW wake camp
Kids hanging out on the boat during JSAW wakeboard camp

COST
$190 - 2 Day
$265 - 3 Day

June 2026

Mon - Wed

8th-10th

Thurs - Fri

11th-12th
22th-24th

Mon - Wed

Thurs - Fri

25th-26th

PINK = Girls Only Session

July 2026

Mon - Wed

6th-8th

Thurs - Fri

9th-10th
20th-22nd

Mon - Wed

Thurs - Fri

23rd-24th

PINK = Girls Only Session

August 2026

Mon - Wed

3rd-5th

Thurs - Fri

6th-7th

Mon - Wed

17th-19th

Thurs - Fri

20th-21st

PINK = Girls Only Session

Safety At Wake Camp

Your Child’s Safety Comes First

At JSAW Wake Camp, we know how much trust it takes to let your child spend a day on the water. That’s why safety is built into everything we do, from our staff and equipment to the way we care for each rider.

 

Caring, Qualified Staff

Your child will never be just another face in the boat. With a 5:2 rider-to-staff ratio, every rider gets plenty of attention and guidance. Our coaches and drivers are trained not only to teach wakeboarding, but also to keep kids safe. Both are certified in:

  • Red Cross First Aid & CPR

  • NFHS Concussion in Sports

  • SafeSport Sexual Abuse Prevention

  • MN Boater Safety

Our drivers also complete over 10 hours of supervised training and must pass JSAW’s in-house boating test, which goes above and beyond state requirements to cover towing riders, rope management, and emergency response.

 

Safe, Reliable Equipment

We replace our boat every year to ensure it’s dependable and equipped with the latest safety features like a rear camera, oversized mirror, and a built-in fire suppression system. Each boat also carries all state-required safety items, including life vests for every person, a throwable flotation device, and a fire extinguisher.

To keep riders even safer, we provide helmets with built-in communication systems, so coaches can talk with them while they’re riding, offering encouragement while reducing risks like concussions.

 

Clear Safety Rules for Riders

We make sure every rider knows the rules before getting in the boat. Following Minnesota law:

  • Life vests are always required while riding, and for children 12 and under, anytime they’re on the boat.

  • Riders must stay seated inside the boat whenever it’s moving.

Wake Lessons

Private lessons are the perfect way to get maximum ride time with 1 on 1 dedicated coaching. Bring your family and friends!

All Equipment Provided

You'll be on our brand new 2026 Malibu Wakesetter 23LSV equipt with boards, vests, and communication headsets for superior coaching. Our boards and gear ranges in size for most riders. You're welcome to bring your own too. 

Capacity

Bring up to 8 people on board to ride, watch, and cheer. Our are includes a driver and expert coach.

Wakeboarding & Surfing

Private lessons are for wakeboarding and surfing. We don't do waterskiing, tubing, or sightseeing adventures. 

Where

Lake Minnetonka

Tonka Bay Marina - 220 Tonka Bay Rd, Tonka Bay, MN 55331

Schedule Now: (Additional dates available by request. Email info@jsaw.org)

Adult woman wake surfing during a private wakeboard and wake surf lesson

How Much Time Do We Need?

We recommend 1 hour per 2 riders.

  • 2-4 riders = 2 hours

  • 4-8 riders = 4 hours

This ensures everyone gets enough time to ride and learn.

Trampoline Class

Action Sports Trampoline Class (3 weeks)

This 3‑week course gives you structured, coached trampoline sessions that translate directly to better, safer performance on the water. Each session is one hour long and led by an experienced coach who will progress drills each week so you can land new tricks with confidence.

 

Format: 3 week course (once per week)

 

What you'll learn

  • Proper takeoff and landing technique for tricks

  • Rotation & airtime control (spins, flips, grabs)

  • Progressions for safely learning new tricks

  • Confidence-building drills and conditioning

 

Who this is for

All levels welcome — from riders who want to refresh fundamentals to advanced athletes working on specific tricks. Coaches will provide progressions appropriate to each rider.

Safety & Gear

We run all sessions on professional training trampolines inside a fenced safety area. Wear athletic clothing you can move freely in; no hard buckles or sharp objects. Coaches will be spotting and providing feedback throughout.

Student practicing snowboard tricks on a trampoline using a training board during JSAW class

Monday - 5:00pm

Trampoline Skills Free Clinic (1 Hour)

Once a month we host a free clinic to cover all kinds of trampoline skills from flips and spins to ski and snowboard skills. This is an introductory class for new students of all skill levels to try out our recurring trampoline program.

Limit one clinic per athlete

This free clinic is available for new trampoline students only. After students have completed the clinic, they'll be encouraged to register for a recurring class. 

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Wake Small Groups

JSAW hosts weekly Bible studies on the lake June - August. Groups meet the same day/time/lake each week and typically ride for 2.5 hours and then do Bible study for the last half hour. JSAW provides all the required equipment and there is no cost thanks to JSAW's generous donors. There is no coaching, so small groups are not for first time riders (if you are looking to learn to ride please see wake camps and private lessons above). We typically lock in dates/times (weekday afternoon or evenings) and locations for small groups in May.

If you are intersted in joining a small group Bible study with JSAW on the lake this summer, please complete the form below.

Lotus Lake

Location

Chanhassen  

Dates

Tuesdays, June-August

Time

5:30pm - 8:30pm

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Leaders

Ryan Holzum

Tyler Pfeifer

White Bear Lake/Bald Eagle Lake

Location

(this is a possible new location for 2026)

Dates

TBD

Time

TBD

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Leaders

(we are searching, visit JSAW.org/volunteer if you'd like to help!

Fish Lake

Location

Maple Grove

Dates

Tuesdays May-August

Time

5:30pm - 8:30pm

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Leaders

Jacob Aldrich

Avery Ruesegger

Tonka Bay

Location

Lake Minnetonka, Tonka Bay

Dates

Wednesdays, June-August

Time

5:00pm - 8:00pm

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Leaders

David Schaffran

Loken Siebert

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