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 2: March 14 – May 24, 2026 (10 weeks). All Levels. Registration Now Open, Sign Up Here!
- 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!
Fall & Winter 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.
