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NEWS & NOTES2023 Summer Skating Camps
Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of off-season camps and clinics held at your ice arena or facilities across the country.
Many arenas offer figure skating and hockey day camps and clinics for skaters of all ages and skill levels. Some bring in “big-name” professionals to teach and host seminars. Testing sessions may be available, allowing you to focus on advancing to the next level without the added pressures of the academic year.
Many figure skating camps feature fun themes, include both on-ice and off-ice training and stage end-of-camp performances for families.
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spend all or part of your summer, or you want to concentrate on improving skating skills, there’s probably a summer camp or clinic to meet your needs.
Here is a sampling of ISI-member rinks’/schools’ summer offerings:
Brookings Figure Skating Club
Larson Ice Center
Brookings, S.D.
“The Edges of Summer” figure skating skills camp with Coach Max Aaron!
Aug 26 -27
The camp offers a unique opportunity for skaters of all levels to enhance their skills and receive training from renowned figure skater and guest coach Max Aaron.
Camp Package Options include:
- Basic Half-Day Skills Camp for beginners and intermediate-level skaters ($130 for two days).
- Edges of Summer Full-Day Skills Camp for advanced-level skaters ($230 for two days).
- Twenty minute, one-on-one Private Lesson with Coach Max Aaron, the 2013 U.S. champion, 2015 Skate America champion, 2011 U.S. junior champion and three-time U.S. International Classic champion. ($40 each – maximum two lessons).
More Information/Registration: brookingsfsc.com
Contact: Jodie Louwagie at info@brookingsfsc.com or 320-262-9399.
Coach Aimée Skating Academy
Ice Vault Arena
Wayne, N.J.
Figure skating Bridge program for skaters ISI Gamma level and above.
July 11 – Aug. 29 (Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m.)
Coach Aimée Skating Academy provides opportunities for skaters to participate in figure skating by offering a safe, supportive and welcoming atmosphere where skaters can make mistakes without fear. Coach Aimée Skating Academy is proud to be recognized by PSA for “Excellence on Ice.”
More Information/Registration: skatewithaimee.com
Contact: Aimée Ricca at hello@aimeericca.com
Hastings Civic Arena
Hastings, Minn.
River Blades Skating School Summer Specialty Training
Tuesdays, July 11-Aug. 22, 1-2:45 p.m.
Off-ice warm up and jumps, on-ice rotations focusing on jumps, spins, edges, innovative moves, musical interpretation
Specialty training will be followed by Open Freestyle (2:45-4:45 p.m.)
More Information/Registration: riverbladesskating.com
Contact: Director Amanda Truax at RiverbladesSkatingSchool@gmail.com, 763-232-5195
Huntsville Ice Sports Center
Huntsville, Ala.
Summer Learn to Skate Camp
June 5-7, 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Offered by the Huntsville Skating School & Training Academy, Summer Learn to Skate Camp will teach beginner skaters, ages 5 and up, the fundamentals of skating. New and current Learn to Skate skaters may participate. Campers will enjoy 2 hours of on-ice instruction accompanied by off-ice warmups and training. Daily snack and bottled water provided for each camper. Exhibition at the conclusion of camp.
More Information/Registration: icesportscenter.com
Contact: hssta@icesportscenter.com or 256-883-3773
Ice Chalet
Knoxville, Tenn.
Five Weeks of Summer Camps — Choice of one or more weeks!
June 26 – July 28
Learn to Skate for Basic/Intermediate Level (Beginners through Delta)
Monday through Friday, 1-5:30 p.m.
Includes class admission and skate rental, admission to that day’s public session and practice admission each day the student is enrolled. Skaters who have passed Alpha may also attend one of two stroking classes offered.
Cost: $94 first week; $72 each additional week
Advanced Camps
- Aspire to Greatness (For skaters who have passed Delta through Freestyle 3 or equivalent)
- Excel On Ice (For skaters who have passed Freestyle 4 and higher or equivalent)
Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. (hours dependent on level).
Each week-long package includes freestyle skills classes, special classes on jumps, spins, footwork, artistry, transitions, music interpretation, uncaptured maneuvers and more! Off-ice conditioning, too!
Cost: $124/week for one level; $174 for both levels. Additional afternoon freestyle practice ice and private lessons available upon request for an additional fee.
More Information/Registration: chaleticerinks.com
Contact: Skating director Julia Hardin, icechalet@chaleticerinks.com; 865-705-6796
Kroc Center Ice
San Diego, Calif.
Summer Ice Skating Classes and Clinics
July through August
Offering Ice Dancing, Off-Ice Fitness, Cardio Skate, Intro to Jumps & Spins, Jumps & Spins, Learn to Skate and more. Programming available for ages 3 though adults.
More Information/Registration: KrocCenterIce.com
Contact: Skating School Department at skating@kroccenterice.com
M Health Fairview Sports Center
Woodbury, Minn.
Woodbury Figure Skating Club Summer Camp
June 26 – 30, Monday through Friday
Registration runs through May 26. Early bird discount through April 30.
Led by several home club coaches and a few guest coaches, including Max Aaron, Jackie Brenner and Steven Grant. Offering a full day, half day and evening power clinic. There will also be an opportunity for private lessons with guest coaches.
More Information/Registration: skatewoodbury.org
Contacts: Summer camp/clinics coordinator Trista Schultz, tristashultz@yahoo.com, 507-438-2135 and Gretchen Lovins, vice president & programs, g_lovins@yahoo.com, 651-230-9329
Vacaville Ice Sports
Vacaville, Calif.
Skate Camps
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Weekly or daily options available)
Week 1 (June 12-16)
Week 2 (June 26-30)
Week 3 (July 3-7)
Week 4 (July 17-21)
Week 5 (July 31-Aug. 4)
More Information/Registration: vacavilleicesports.com
Contact: Figure skating director Ashley Adema, Vacavilleskate@iceoplex.com, 707-455-0225, ext. 207
Valley Sports Arena
Concord, Mass.
Summer Splash Skating Camp with Sharper Edge Skating School
July 18-20
Sharper Edge Skating School’s enthusiastic and creative professional staff will engage skaters in a variety of on- and off-ice fun! Classes will include Edge & Flow, Jump it out, Spin City, Figure Fun, Interpretive Innovations, Theatrical Skating and more. Summer Splash will conclude Thursday with an exhibition featuring all campers, and families are invited to attend and watch.
More Information/Registration: sharperedgeskating.com
Contact: Dawn DiMinico at info@sharperedgeskating.com, 978-369-0088
Winnetka Ice Arena
Winnetka, Ill.
Pre-Season Skating Camp
Aug. 14-18 and Aug. 21-25
Program is open to all skaters who have participated and completed at least one instructional skating session. All participants must be 5 years old prior to start of the program. A class focusing on the skater’s level will be taught daily, along with an off-ice class, which may include off-ice jumping, conditioning, hip hop, yoga and ballet.
More Information/Registration: preseasonskating.com
Contact: preseasonskating@gmail.com
