About Learn to Skate
The Gardens Ice House is proud to offer the official Learn to Skate USA program — the only program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, U.S. Speedskating, and Special Olympics.
Our program is led by highly qualified skating professionals who create a safe, fun, and supportive learning environment. The skills developed on the ice go far beyond skating — they build confidence, discipline, resilience, and joy. The confidence your child gains today becomes the foundation for the success they achieve tomorrow.
Recommended for students ages 3 and up, our curriculum is designed to guide skaters at every stage of development.
Snowplow Sam 1–4 and Basic 1–6 focus on fundamental skating skills and build the foundation necessary for recreational skating, figure skating, ice hockey, and speed skating.
Pre-Freeskate and Freestyle levels advance those fundamentals and prepare skaters for progression into figure skating.
Recognized as the premier introductory skating program in the country, Learn to Skate USA features a comprehensive lesson and testing structure that is exciting, rewarding, safe, and fun. It has proven to be a tremendous success nationwide.
At The Gardens Ice House, we are committed to high professional standards and clear communication. Families receive mid-session progress reports outlining whether skaters are progressing, achieving, or exceeding expectations. We also host informational parent meetings to answer questions and help you understand what to expect throughout the program.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to the ice!
Registration Fee:
$161 per 7 week series
*Class registration fee pro-rated at the time of class entry
**Starting January 1st, 2025, a processing fee of 3.35% will be applied to all credit card transactions.
Winter Weather Policy:
If classes need to be canceled due to weather, you will receive an email notification prior to the start of class. Participants will be allowed to make up their missed class on one of our other offered days during the current registered series.
$161 for a 7-week series
Ongoing Enrollment Offered
*When registering for a class mid-series please contact Greg Maddalone to be prorated, after registration.
Current Series
Learn to Skate Series: #4
Saturdays: February 14th – March 28th
Mondays: February 16th – March 30th
Tuesdays: February 17th – March 31st
Wednesdays: February 18th – April 1st
When registering for a class mid-series participants may either make up their missed classes or pro-rate their registration fee by contacting the skating director. Requests for a prorated refund must be made within 2 days of registration.
Don't worry about missing a class with our flexible makeup policy!
For more information, please click the policies button.
Future Series
Learn to Skate Series: #5
Saturdays: April 4th – May 16th
Mondays: April 6th – May 18th
Tuesdays: April 7th – May 19th
Wednesdays: April 8th – May 20th
Learn to Skate Series: #6
3-Week Mini Series
Saturdays: May 30th – June 13th
Mondays: June 1st – June 15th
Tuesdays: June 2nd – June 16th
Fee Includes:
Weekly Learn to Skate lesson
Free skate rentals with class
USFS test badge upon completion of level
Yearly Gardens Sports Limited Membership Fee Not Included in Registration
(Family and Individual packages available)
Membership is required to participate.
Membership valid for classes offered between July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Click here for more information about membership benefits
Practice Ice is available for all skaters during most class periods.
(Available during specific sessions)
Please Note: The Gardens Ice House reserves the right to move, combine, or cancel any offered class as is necessary.