Learn to Skate Lessons

Learn to Skate programs at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond are held on the outdoor rink located at Strawbery Banke Museum and are offered by Lisa Langley, professional skating instructor.

For questions and troubleshooting, please contact Kayley Vavra, Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Rink Manager, at [email protected]

Session 1 dates & times:
Week of December 2, 2024, through the week ending January 18, 2025

  • Tuesdays: 4-4:40 PM — FULL

  • Tuesdays: 4:50-5:30 PM — 4 spots left!

  • Tuesday Adults: 4:50-5:30 PM — 2 spots left!

  • Thursdays: 4-4:40 PM

  • Thursdays: 4:50-5:30 PM

  • Saturdays: 1-1:40 PM

  • Saturdays: 1:50-2:30 PM

Session Information:

Session 2 dates & times:

Week of January 21, 2025, through the week ending February 22, 2025

  • Tuesdays: 4-4:40 PM

  • Tuesdays: 4:50-5:30 PM

  • Tuesday Adults: 4:50-5:30 PM

  • Thursdays: 4-4:40 PM

  • Thursdays: 4:50-5:30 PM

  • Friday Tots: 10:15-11:00 AM

  • Saturdays: 1-1:40 PM*

  • Saturdays: 1:50-2:30 PM*

*Session 2 Saturday classes only meet 4 days (1/25, 2/8, 2/15, & 2/22). There is NO class on 2/1. The prorated price for these Saturday session 2 classes is $100.

Pricing

Ages 5-17: $125

Ages 18+: $125

Classes meet 1 day/week for 5 weeks.  There is no class between December 23 -January 5, 2025.

NOTE: There are no discounts on Learn to Skate for Strawbery Banke Members.

Additional Information

  • Skaters new to our specific program MUST be 5 years old at the time of enrollment for classes held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. A tot class for children under 5 is held on Friday mornings in Session 2.

  • The adult class, available exclusively under the adult lesson option, is scheduled for Tuesdays at 4:50 PM ONLY and is open to individuals aged 18 and above.

  • Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is an outdoor facility. Children must come dressed for cold weather including gloves and a jacket.

  • Helmets are REQUIRED for all children. Bike helmets are acceptable. Ice skates are included for participants if needed. 

  • Parents are NOT allowed on the ice during lessons.

  • Payment/Refund policy: Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn to Skate enrollments must be paid in full at the time of signup. All deposits/payments are non-refundable unless the program is cancelled, or it is authorized by the program director.

  • A school cancellation does NOT automatically mean skate lessons will be cancelled. If the rink must be closed due to weather during a scheduled lesson, every attempt will be made to reschedule the lesson.  If that is not possible, a free skate pass may be issued.  Weather cancellations will be posted on the Labrie Family Skate Facebook Page, and email notifications will be sent the day of on or by 2pm, whenever possible.