Kids Ice Skating Lessons in Chicagoland

Winter is on its way and that means it’s time for outdoor sports and activities such as sledding, snowboarding, skiing and ice skating. It’s important, especially for ice skating, that your child learn the basics, such as how to stop and get up correctly when they fall, to ensure safety for themselves and others around them while at the ice skating rink.

If your child is looking to learn to skate or build on the skills they already have, check out these ice skating programs for kids in Chicagoland.

Make sure to register as soon as possible, because these ice skating classes fill up fast.

This article was published on Nov. 7, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her compiling the best kids ice skating lessons in Chicagoland. Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.

All Seasons Ice Rinks

• Address: 31W330 N. Aurora Road, Naperville

They follow a nationally recognized Learn to Skate program. Each class includes a free 15-minute practice session before or after class. The classes they offer are a Parent-Tot class for ages 2-4, Snowplow Sam 1-2 or Snowplow Sam 3-4, both for ages 3-5, Basic 1-2, Basic 3, Basic 4, Basic 5 and Basic 6 (for ages 5.5-15 years old), Pre Free Skate, Free Skate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Jump & Spin FreeSkate for ages 5-plus and Adult classes for ages 16-plus. The Learn to Skate USA membership is required for all classes at All Seasons Ice Rinks.

Fox Valley Ice Arena

• Address: 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva

The Skate School at Fox Valley Ice Arena features a Learn to Skate course for children, teens and adults. All skate school participants need to have a valid learn to skate USA membership in their name, which is a mandatory $22 insurance that lasts for the year. There are classes for ages 3-5, classes for ages 6-plus, classes for ages 9-17 and adult learn-to-skate classes.

IceLand Ice Arena

• Address: 8435 Ballard Road, Niles

Ice skating classes at IceLand Ice Arena are 10-14 weeks long, depending on the day and time. The classes offered for ages 3-5 are Parent/Tot, Tot Beginner Tot 1, Tot 2/Snowplow Sam 2, Tot 3/Snowplow Sam and Tot 4/Snowplow Sam. The classes offered for ages 6-13 are Beginner, Pre Alpha 1/Basic 1, Pre Alpha 2/Basic 2, Alpha 1/Basic 3, Alpha 2/Basic 4, Beta 1/Basic 5, Beta 2/Basic 5, Gamma/Basic 6, Delta/Basic 6 and Pre Freeskate. They also have Freeskate classes and other specialty classes. 

Robert Crown Community Center

• Address: 1801 Main St., Evanston

The classes are designed by Learn to Skate USA. Skate rental is included in class registration. The classes for ages 3-5 include Parent-Tot Intro to Skating and Snowplow Sam 1-4. The classes for ages 6-17 include Basic 1-6, Pre-Free Skate, Advanced Skating and Free Skate 1-6. There is a High Freeskate for ages 6-19 and adult skating classes for ages 18-plus. They also have specialized and advanced classes including Advanced Jump & Spin and Aspire Program. They even offer a Home-School Skating Class and Off-Ice Classes including Ballet for Skaters, Jump Class and Yoga/Stretch for Skaters.

Rocket Ice Skating Rink

• Address: 180 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook

Sign up for a weekly ice skating class and attend Rockin’ Public Ice Skates. Rocket Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3 and 4 are for ages 4-5 years old that have little to no experience ice skating. Rocket Basic 1-6 are for ages 6-plus. Free Skate 1-6 are for skaters who have mastered Rocket Basic 6. Add on a skate rental for $4 extra.

Seven Bridges Ice Arena

• Address: 6690 IL-53, Woodridge

The Learn to Skate courses are Tot 1, Tot 2, Tot 3, Tot 4, Basic 1, Basic 2, Basic 3, Basic 4, Basic 5, Teen/Adult, Parent/Tot, Bridge Program Advanced and Bridge Program Elite. The classes are for ages 2 and up.

Skatium Ice Arena

• Address: 9340 Weber Park Place, Skokie

Skatium Ice Arena offers figure skating classes for all ages. Classes offered are Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3, and 4; Basic 1 Skating, Basic 1 Advanced Skating, Basic 2 Skating, Basic 2 Advanced Skating, Basic 3 Skating, Basic 3 Advanced Skating, Basic 4 Skating, Basic 4 Advanced Skating, Basic 5 Skating, Basic 5 Advanced Skating, Adult Figure Skating Class, Teen Basic Skating Class, Basic 6 Skating, Basic 6 Advanced Skating, Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate 1, Free Skate 2, Free Skate 3, Free Skate 4, Free Skate 5, Free Skate 6, Bronze Skating, Silver Skating and Gold Skating.

Triphahn Center & Ice Arena

• Address: 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates

Learn to Skate classes include Snowplow Sam 1-4, Parent Tot Figure Skating, Basic 1-6, Free Skate 1-6, Adult Skate, Jump/Spin and Hoffman Skating Academy. For some extra ice time, register for Public Skate for $7/person. 

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