Learn to Skate
At Rocket Ice Skating Rink, our goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for ice skaters of all ages and abilities. Throughout your child’s time in our learn to skate program, they will learn fundamental skills, grow as a skater and reach new levels as an athlete. Our coaches provide organized and engaging ice skating lessons to leave your child wanting more. Serving the Southwest Suburbs- Bolingbrook, Naperville, Lemont, Joliet, Downers Grove, Lisle, Plainfield, Shorewood communities.
General Information for Ice Skating Lessons
Ice skating lessons meet once a week. At the end of each session, skaters will receive a Progress Report to help them select the appropriate level to sign up for next.
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Session Dates
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- Winter 1 Session: January 3rd - March 12th (10 Weeks)
- Winter 2: March 14 – May 24, 2026 (10 weeks)
- Summer: May 26th - August 6, 2026 (10 weeks)
- Fall 1: August 8 – October 4, 2026 (9 weeks)
- Fall 2: October 5 – December 20, 2026 (10 weeks)
Snowplow Sam Classes are 30 minutes. All other classes are 40 minutes. New students and Beginners welcome in all sessions...Join today!
2026 Summer Showcase Ice Show
Eligibility: Skaters enrolled in Summer Learn to Skate classes are eligible for the Summer Showcase Ice Show!
Summer Showcase Practice Dates: There are 5 weekly practices on Thursday, June 11th, June 18th, June 25, July 8th and July 15th between 6.30pm and 7.40pm.
Summer Showcase Performance Date: Saturday, July 18th with two shows at 12:30pm-2:00pm and 3:30pm-5:00pm. Skaters must be able to attend both show times.
The Summer Showcase is a great way for skaters to make friends, learn how to perform in a group, and showcase their skills.
- See last year's Summer Ice Show fun, click here for the highlight video!
- Registration Information Book, Click Here.
- SIGN UP HERE
Summer Learn To Skate Days and Times
Rocket Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3 and 4:
For 4-5 year olds who have little or no experience on the ice. Instructors use songs and games to teach the fundamentals of skating including balance, coordination and maneuverability.
$186.00 for an 8 Week Session (Fall 1)
$210.00 for a 9 Week Session (Fall 1 - Sat. & Sun. classes)
$233.00 for a 10 Week Session (Fall 2, Winter 1 & Winter 2, Summer)
Rental skates are available and can be purchased at checkout.
Register your student for a second or third weekly class in the same session and get 50% off all additional classes! Discounts will apply at checkout.
Rocket Basic 1-6
Rocket Basic 1 – For ages 6 and up with little or no formal skating experience. The focus is on marching, stopping and 2-foot glides.
Rocket Basic 2 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Basic 1. The focus is on swizzles and 1-foot pushing.
Rocket Basic 3 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 2. The focus is on stroking and beginning backward skating.
Rocket Basic 4 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 3. The focus is on forward crossovers and beginning turns.
Rocket Basic 5 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 4. The focus is on backward crossovers and skating.
Rocket Basic 6 – For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 5. The focus is on turns and gliding moves.
- $218.00 for an 8 Week Session (Fall 1)
- $249.00 for a 9 Week Session (Fall 1 Sat. & Sun.)
- $272.00 for a 10 Week Session (Fall 2, Winter 1 & Winter 2, Summer)
Rental skates are available and can be purchased at checkout.
Register your student for a second or third weekly class in the same session and get 50% off all additional classes! Discounts will apply at checkout.
Free Skate 1-6
Rocket Pre-Free Skate– For skaters who have mastered the skills in Rocket Basic 6. The focus is on Mohawks, linking footwork together, advanced transitions and basics of jumping.
Free Skate-1: For skaters who have mastered skills in Pre-Free Skate. Focus is on edges, basic spinning, and beginning jumps.
Free Skate-2: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 1. Focus is on spirals and backward edges.
Free Skate-3: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 2. Focus is on half jumps, single rotation jumps, and advanced footwork and edges.
Free Skate-4: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 3. Focus is on basic spiral and dance step sequences.
Free Skate-5: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 4. Focus is on positional spins and advanced spiral and step sequences.
Free Skate-6: For skaters who have mastered skills in FS 5. Focus is on remaining single jumps and combination spins.
$227.00 for an 8 Week Session (Fall 1)
$255.60 for a 9 Week Session (Fall 1 Sat. & Sun.)
$284.00 for a 10 Week Session (Fall 2, Winter 1 & Winter 2, Summer)
Rental skates are available and can be purchased at checkout.
Register your student for a second or third weekly class in the same session and get 50% off all additional classes! Discounts will apply at checkout.
