Lake Days
Adaptive + Inclusive Kayaking + Paddleboarding!
In the Summer, we partner with the AMAZING Camp Outpost! With the help of their team, we provide everyone a chance to enjoy time on the lake. Lifejackets are provided, detachable seats are available for paddle boards, and tandem kayaks are also an option. Families are invited to join and the only requirement is to be at least 5 years old. Participants are welcome to alternate between using a kayak or paddle board. Our goal is to create confidence and lifelong memories so if you feel safest sitting on a paddle board that's fantastic. If you're feeling adventurous and want to try paddling while standing, we are here for it!
At this time, we request that you only sign up for one date. We want to ensure all those interested can secure a space. If we have additional openings as it gets closer to the date, we will share an email inviting all those signed up for other dates to see if they'd like to come a second time!
5:00 pm Arrival and Check-In
5:00-5:20pm Welcome Circle, Social Narrative, Group Plan
5:20 - 6:30pm: Essentials of Kayaking, Essentials of Stand-Up Paddle boarding, Games with Aims, Independent and supported family time built in
Cost: $5 per participant
Location: Lake Cunningham, Entrance 1
Adaptive + Inclusive Wakesurfing!
**New in 2026**
We are teaming up with Camp Outpost and Fort Wake to give families unforgettable experiences where they can learn about water sports and lake safety in a welcoming environment. Support staff is trained in water rescues, paddle instruction, surf instruction, and adapting to intellectual, physical, developmental, communication, and sensory differences. We are here to support YOU and YOUR family.
Social narratives are available, we will have a variety of coast guard approved lifejackets, and encourage regulation supports such as headphones, chewies, or whatever else makes your loved one feel safe. If you sign up and your loved one would rather watch or is becoming overwhelmed with the environment, we can take a step back and alter the experience to be meaningful for them without making them feel pressured to go on the water.
Dates will be announced soon, but you can complete this form to be contacted once they are decided.
Cost: $5 per participant
Location: Ashland, Nebraska
Frequently Asked Questions
My loved one struggles with waiting or doesn't like group activities. How can you support them?
We want everyone to participate in a way that is meaningful for them, while being respectful of their boundaries. We will encourage everyone to participate in the schedule as detailed above, but if your loved one is having a hard time we will have enough adults from All-Inclusive Aquatics and Camp Outpost that we can invite your loved one into the water while others finish going over the group plan.
My loved one struggles with balance, coordination, and doesn't have much strength. Is it okay if they sign up?
Absolutely! There will be detachable seats for our paddle boards if they feel safer sitting. We can practice paddling on the shoreline and participants can go by themselves, a family/friend, or with an All-Inclusive Aquatics representative. Everyone is encouraged to attempt paddling themselves, but it is not a requirement!
My loved one is nonspeaking. Is it okay if they sign up?
Yes, yes, yes! We can laminate pages from their AAC so they can communicate on the lake without the worry their device might go into the water.
My loved one doesn't understand danger. How can you keep them safe?
We will have lifejackets for everyone. The Camp Outpost team is phenomenal with keeping everyone entertained while staying safe. In the event that someone does go into the lake or flip their kayak/paddle board, the Camp Outpost team is trained in performing saves that include reorienting equipment that is upside down.
I would love my loved one to participate, but am nervous about going myself. Can they go without me?
If this is a situation you find yourself in, please reach out to us and we will do our best to find someone from the All-Inclusive Aquatics team who can accompany your loved one.
