The staff was all teenagers and they did a good job. My only complaint is whoever their boss is Steve, he called multiple times when we were there on Sunday ( while we were checking in and it rained so we were in the shop waiting it out) and then proceeds to list off a million things for them to do without asking if they're helping customers. And if the fear they all showed when the phone would ring was any indication of what type of boss he is, of course they won't interrupt him to tell him they're with a customer. He called almost every time we were in the building, I'm sure he wants to make sure things are running smoothly, but dang the whole place freezes in fear when the phone rings. On another note you all should do cabins and expand a bit. Take a look at Waco Surf in Waco. We've stayed in their cabin and it was a lot of fun. read more

I didn't even know this place existed before a few days ago, but it was a BLAST! I went with 2 friends to try the knee boarding, it was first of all a very cheap day. $25 got us a generous 2 hours (20 minutes were added on as well for free) on the cable. The $25 was all inclusive of life jackets, cable ticket, board, and helmet. There are plenty of obstacles and trick equipment in the wake oval for you to try if you're up for it. I didn't fall off at all, but if you do, a potentially long walk awaits you to get back to the launch station. NOTE: Beginners should have good core and upper body strength. Some friends had trouble staying on the tow line due to the speed and jerky turns. I lift weights daily and do advanced hot yoga which really helped. You will get tired and need to take breaks too, they have a nice patio area for that. All in all, I'll be back and up for trying full wakeboarding next time. It's a cheap, fun (if you can stay up/hang on), and unique experience! read more

Had a good experience last summer at a birthday party here. But disappointed yesterday at the Aqua park. Inflatables in bad condition- everything dirty and a lot of them only half or less inflated. All but one of the slides were too sticky to slide down, where it was actually painful to get down them. The one slide that did semi "work" landed us INTO the rope that's supposed to divide the area off from wakeboarders. Safety wise, the division of this play area from the wake board area is too close to equipment- made me nervous for the kids I was with. Last to note is the goose poop situation- just WOW. Aquapark just needs some maintenance/cleaning and safety eval and could be great! Too pricey for current condition. read more

BEWARE of KIDS SUMMER CAMP! Look elsewhere! Where do I even start?! This place seemed cool when we visited to do a walkthru. The owner and his wife were there, and let me know he lives in Colorado but ensured me of all safety and learning strategies from his summer camp. I was told in an e-mail food and snacks provided throughout the day, professional "Great" wakeboarders will train the kids etc etc. Here is what you are not told -13,14, 15 year old kids and one who just turned 18 run the camp. Yes, 8 hours, with zero Adult supervision!! -They have 15-30 Kids they're responsible for on a lake and water blowups, the entire Day -They gave have a bunch of kids that come and are called volunteers who will wakeboard for free during your kids summer camp extending the line and decreasing the time that your children get on the line that you paid almost $400 for, and the workers ride also and play during their camp work. -The first day of camp the children that I paid for and the other camp kids, were offered two slices of bread and a slice of turkey with A water fountain for lunch while the other kids who run the camp and "volunteer" will bring out pizza chips and pop for themselves, and tell your children if they are still hungry or ask for anything else that it's not in their inventory! -some of the staff seem to be dating so a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old looking girl are getting fresh down at the small pond with each other while your child is watching and waiting for their lesson. Mind you there are no adults around to oversee the relationship or the things that are happening down here - The owner will not answer your phone calls don't count on it! Steve 100% is the most ridiculous business owner I have ever encountered. He has children working eight hour days monitoring other children, and feeling like they have to create power over kids that are only a year or two younger than them. -4 parents complained from day one and this crazy owner decided that I personally located these four people and told them to complain although I had not even been to the camp on day one and have no idea who those people were. I simply was vocal and stated that this was not safe and that I would be staying on day two so that my son could safely complete this camp. Also know that you are allowed to stay and watch your child's camp as I was invited to do so when I met this owner weeks earlier. When I actually did stay, I saw so many other things that were just mind blowing that were happening at this camp. The emails that I received from Steve, the owner, were absolutely ridiculous in his responses and he takes no responsibility for the issues happening at his camp. He will not under any circumstances call you and will only email you nasty emails where he again takes zero responsibility, then he'll share it with his child workers! He lies repeatedly about things to cover him self that contradicts what his child workers say. Lol JUST AVOID!!! read more

Our visit to Wake Nation was absolutely incredible. I decided 40 years old was not to late to learn a new skill and I brought my 2 little girls with me to learn as well. To say we were all nervous on our way there is an understatement however I could not have had a more wonderful experience. Steve was beyond patient and such a great teacher. We all got up on our first try because of Steve's guidance and his patience while teaching us on the dock prior to getting in the water. As a mom, I especially loved how he guided my girls on how to be self-sufficient with their bindings, board, entering the water, how to lay the board while existing the water, etc. As we were leaving, my girls asked if we could do this every week and for both of their birthdays. We all fell in love with wakeboarding and Steve had us feeling so comfortable and confident in our skill. We're hooked! After posting this, I'm booking our visit for next week! read more

If you are looking for an amazing day to spend with your family this is it. Get an hour lesson with Steve (owner), Jordan or Connor and I promise you and the kids will be shredding in no time. Very affordable and everyone treats you like you are part of the crew. The entire vibe is awesome with good music and supportive people all around. Even if you are just taking kids, there are plenty of shaded spots to watch from, also lounge chairs to relax in. I guarantee you will come back if you give this place a try. Top notch service and amenities! Check it out. read more

CINCINNATI'S HANGOUT SPOT!!!! Love the new management the place has been totally flipped around, staff is great and very helpful. we had no idea what we were doing and with training were able to ride and have fun! Definitely had an amazing time and planning another trip as we were leaving! Must check out!! read more

Wake Nation - Summer Camps Near Me - Fairfield, Ohio

Not a good place for a beginner. Experienced wake boarders seemed to be having a good time. There is only one small lake for beginners and only one cable. You end up spending lot of time waiting for ur turn. Also the rope usually gets tangled to the cable and the instructor has to climn up and untangle it which is pretty inefficient and waste of time. I would not recommend wasting $50 on this if u are a beginner. read more

Had a great private lesson here to start learning how to wake board. Jessica did a great job, was super knowledgeable and patient. It was my first time and by the end I was even able to do a few tricks! read more

A friend and I went to Wake Nation for a women's training day and it was unforgettable! The owner, Steve, was so helpful and adjusted his teachings to each of our skill levels. I'd wakeboarded a few times over the years but left feeling like I learned more within those few hours than over many years. Steve was accommodating and made sure we had a good time, you feel like family when you're there. It is an amazing atmosphere, unique and definitely worth a trip- you'll want to keep going back! read more

Great place, great staff. Trevor was super helpful with my 8 year old son. We're coming again next week and bringing some friends. 10/10 would recommend. read more

So much fun! Our boys loved learning to wake board with dana and jake. Great facilities-clean and well maintained. Friendly staff and lots of dogs. Will definitely return!! read more

I had a blast at Wake Nation yesterday. Steve and John were super helpful as I had never been wake/knee boarding before. They took time to coach me and make sure that I was able to get onto the water safely. There were a bunch of people there from all different skill levels and they were able to help each of us with what we were trying to do. They're very knowledgeable in all aspects and we're dedicating to making sure everyone was having a good time. I definitely recommend this place. I'm already looking for free time so I can go back. read more

Every time we make it to Cincinnati we stop at Wake Nation to wakeboard (if it is warm enough). The staff is great and helpful. Although launching off the dock can be difficult for beginners, the staff is extremely helpful in coaching you on the best way to get you up on the water so you can start having fun. Although there is one cable pulling you around the lake, you can have around 8-9 wakeboarders riding the cable at the same time. Great way to have a lot of water fun without the need of a boat and purchasing of expensive gear. read more

As of summer 2017, it is not closed. I was there in July and had a great time. The staff was friendly. The big cable system is quite fun. It might be intimidating to new riders, but no worries, because there is a new rider learning cable system in a separate pond that allows new riders to learn in an easy setting. read more

Amazing Place with amazing staff! Had a blast learning the ropes of cable riding then just shredding for the day! All the staff were helpful, very kind, and went out of their way to make you feel comfortable no matter what you were trying. Definitely worth the trip and I'll be back soon! read more

I have to disagree with the previous post. I brought my 7 year old son to Wake Nation and he learned how to wakeboard in 15 minutes on the beginner cable. He is now riding on the big cable and he is hooked. Great place!! read more

my home cable park, great features, awesome staff and they are very friendly and more than willing to help you learn, great family atmosphere as well, lots of fun, this is how i love to spend my summers i drive there every weekend so they must be doing something right there :) good times and good vibes all around read more