This week, Camp Tallchief didn’t just make waves — it made history.
On June 17 and 18, campers in the Advanced Waterbugs group at Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma’s Ski Camp had the rare chance to learn from April Coble Eller, a former World Champion and USA Water Ski Hall of Fame inductee. With decades of experience as both an elite athlete and a coach, April brought national-level expertise — and unforgettable inspiration — to the shores of Skiatook Lake.
“This is like going to tennis camp and having Serena Williams show up to coach,” said Susan Crenshaw, a longtime volunteer and ski instructor at Camp Tallchief. “It’s that level of incredible.”
April spent two days with the girls, offering personalized coaching, technique advice, and stories from her time at the top of the sport. But beyond the coaching, her presence showed campers what’s possible when skill, dedication, and confidence come together — both on and off the water.
