Water skiing & paddle sports
$160
- A full day of water skiing and paddle sports
- At The Lighthouse Trailer Resort & Marina
- Group bookings can swap in other activities
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lunch break 11:00 – 12:00, not provided
Summer program · Big Bear Lake
Make lasting memories
on the water.
Water skiing, paddle sports, fishing, accessible camping, and a day of adventure up at Snow Summit — open to everyone, whatever your swimming ability.
Adaptive fun for everyone
You do not need to be a swimmer.
USARC provides flotation vests and a mix of modified and standard recreation equipment. Recreation therapists, lifeguards, licensed boat operators, and trained volunteers run every session.
If an activity is hard for any reason, staff will work with you to adapt it so you can take part.
Sessions
Three ways to spend a summer day.
Single days on the water, a day of adventure at Snow Summit, or two nights camping at Serrano. All prices are per person.
Paddle sports & fishing
or Snow Summit Adventure
$50
- Paddle sports and fishing on the lake, or a day up the mountain
- Choose either when you book
Lake 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, lunch 11:00 – 12:00
Snow Summit 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, lunch 12:00 – 1:00
Overnight session
$325
- Two nights of accessible camping at Serrano
- All meals through lunch on the last day, plus a campfire snack
- Camping fees, permits, licenses, instruction and equipment
Starts 5:00 pm at Serrano Campground
Ends 4:00 pm at North Shore Landing
Bring your own for overnight sessions
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Washable or disposable place setting — cup, plate, bowl, utensils
Serrano Campground has accessible toilets and showers, paved surfaces, and electrical outlets in nearby facilities. Daily transportation to and from the campground is not provided.
Off the water
The Snow Summit Adventure day.
A day at USARC's sister resort, away from the lake. Arrive and look for the blue USARC flag.
- Climbing wall
- Tubing
- Scenic sky chair
- Zip line
- Bungee trampoline
- Snow Summit Mining Co. — panning for gems
Not all of these are accessible yet. USARC is open about that and is working on it for the coming season. Call before booking if a specific activity matters to your day.
2027 schedule
Dates for next summer.
Sessions run from late June through August. The 2027 dates are announced in April.
Sailing, or fishing & paddle sports
- To be announced
Snow Summit Adventure
- To be announced
Water skiing & paddle sports
- To be announced
Overnight camping
- To be announced
Fees and deadlines
What to sort out before the day.
An annual registration fee covers the calendar year and has to be current before a reservation is secured. Session fees are separate.
Lesson fees are due two weeks before your reserved date and are non‑refundable.
Reservations
Bring your people, and call to book.
Non‑disabled family, friends, and aides are welcome to join overnight sessions, depending on availability. Everyone taking part pays the fee, and non‑paying guests cannot attend.
Reservations are taken by phone, and demand is high — book as early as you can.