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The Coble property in Lillington is both scenic and serene

3-event nation ski competitor. ates April through October; check their calendar for specific
camp dates. All ages are welcome, but children must be eight
Another element of the family enterprise is Coble Boat and years or older to attend alone. The camps are very popular and
Ski. The Cobles have sold MasterCraft boats and worked boat add significantly to the overall Harnett County and Lillington
shows since 2014. Visit https://www.cobleskischool.com/ economies, bringing tourists, instructors and camp guests to
boats to see their new and used inventory. They have helped town for 27 years. They are completely sold out for this sum-
local dealers sell boats and have performed thousands of boat mer ― with a growing waiting list ― with only a few spaces
demonstrations at the ski school. Chris has been involved with remaining for the women’s week in September, which are sure
product development, hull design and engine validation test- to go fast. For details, see https://campscui.active.com/orgs/Co
ing. The family was part of the research and design team for bleWaterSkiandWakeboardCamp?orglink=camps-registration.
the MasterCraft ProStar released in 2014 and 2021.
Regarding COVID-19, April said, “We did not close down dur-
Coble Ski School is an all-inclusive camp with air-condi- ing the pandemic due to the spaciousness here. We were able
tioned, waterside accommodations for campers ― separated to follow the rules and spread out. As there’s a three-day span
between boys and girls and featuring family suites ― indoor between camps, we could and will continue to clean and sani-
and outdoor dining facilities and a pro retail shop. Included in tize before new campers arrive. The health department comes
the camp fee are these features: private ski lessons behind the in and inspects; we are extremely particular about cleanliness.”
newest MasterCraft boats; wakeboard, wake surf and stand-up She and her family also have a propensity toward finding the
paddleboard options; inflatable water parks; pizza and bowl- best instructors and staff they can. Taking in 20 instructors
ing parties; ice cream outings; arts and crafts; scavenger hunts; each summer, the Cobles see ski teachers come from all, repre-
basketball, volleyball and other sports; and meals and snacks. senting about half of the nation and beyond. This year’s lineup
Each year there are summer camps, a family week, a women’s is from North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, California, North
week ― highlighted by yoga, Pilates, a tiki party with dancing Dakota, Ohio, and Australia.
and more ― weekend packages, and the Saturday Ski School
offered one Saturday per month. Of her staff, she said, “They come here in exchange for food,
lodging and skiing; it is a straight trade. Not just for our camp-
All sessions run Sunday through Thursday. The school oper- ers, Coble Ski School is a training facility for the instructors,

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