The Carolina Ice Palace Skating Academy’s Learn to Skate program is the perfect first step on your journey, whether you’re aiming for figure skating or hockey.

Scroll down for more information and to register for Learn to Skate. Designed for all ages and skill levels, each Learn to Skate session includes 6 public skating passes so skaters can practice outside of class.
Explore our Pathway to Figure Skating and Pathway to Hockey to see how your skills can grow. And don’t forget, we host some of the coolest Birthday Parties in town!

Email Figure Skating Director and Coach, Stacy Mons with Learn to Skate questions smons@carolinaicepalace.com

2026 Learn To Skate Schedule:

Session 5: Sept. 4th, 5th, 7th, – Oct. 23rd, 24th, 26th

Session 6: Nov. 7th – Dec. 12th

Ice Shows December 12th

The Carolina Ice Palace Skating Academy Learn to Skate Program is the foundation for all skaters who are wishing to learn to skate for the first time or looking to improve their skating skills. Let us show you the joy of skating that will last a lifetime!

The Learn to Skate USA program is endorsed by USA Hockey and US Figure Skating.

The Skating Academy is the first step for anyone wanting to play hockey, learn to figure skate, or take up recreational skating.

Our Snowplow classes are for ages 4-5, and our Basic classes are for those ages 6 – adult. We also offer adult only skating classes on Monday evening.

Each session includes 8 classes + 6 FREE passes to any open public skating session.

LTS PRICING $145/session – does not auto renew.

LTS DISCOUNTS: 50% off 2nd class for same student. 15% Off 2nd family member and 20% Off 3rd family member. 25% Off 4th family member.
Discounts apply to same session only. MULTI-FAMILY ENROLLMENTS:
Please contact Carolina Ice Palace Guest Services for assistance with enrollments for discounts to be applied.

ADULT LEARN TO SKATE CLASS

The adult curriculum is designed for both beginning and experienced adult skaters who wish to improve their skating skills. Participation in the program will help promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques. Classes include a 30 minute lesson with 15 minutes of warm up ice time.

FRIDAY HOMESCHOOL

Our Homeschool Learn to Skate program is available to anyone aged 6 – adult. The foundation is the same as our Monday & Saturday classes.

This is an eight-week program that meets once a week on Fridays at 10:30am. Skate rental and 6 free public skating passes are included with this class. The cost for new skaters is $120, this includes an annual registration to Learn to Skate USA. The fee for returning skaters is $100. For more information on Learn to Skate USA, click here.

Homeschool LTS Pricing:
$100 Returning students
$120 New Level 1 Students

LEARN TO SKATE USA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Learn to Skate USA memberships are included with all Basic 1, Snowplow Sam 1, and Adult 1 class registrations. For all other skaters returning to programming, you will need to make sure you keep your LTSUSA Membership up to date. The membership calendar runs July 1-June 30th each year. For membership renewals and information on what LTSUSA has to offer, please visit LearnToSkateUSA.com.

LEARN TO SKATE FAQ’S

Skaters should wear warm comfortable clothing, thin socks that go above the ankle, and gloves.  Skaters who have never skated should wear a bike or a hockey helmet.

On the first day please arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for proper skate fitting and to check-in at the registration table. Skaters are grouped in lanes according to level.

Skaters will be given a skating punch pass good for six free public skating sessions good for the duration of your class session. We recommend at least one practice a week for Basic levels and 2+ days a week for Free skate levels.

We allow one to make up class per session. You can email the skating director to find out the makeup day/times.

At the end of each session on the last day, skaters are evaluated and sent home with a form that lets parents know if they are ready to advance to the next level.

You can add a second day of learning to skate so that you are taking two classes per week. The 2nd class is only half price if purchased during the registration of the first class. You can also take booster private lessons at any time. To schedule lessons, email the skating director or you can contact our instructors directly (click here).

 We have an annual ice show each December that all skaters may participate in. We also have a spring skating competition that skaters can compete in.

 The Figure Skating Club of Charleston information can be found at www.fscofcharleston.com.

Once signed up for the Learn to Skate program, be sure to join our private group on Facebook: Carolina Ice Palace Learn to Skate! We will keep you update to date on information, details, as well as share pictures. If you have any questions or issues with signing up, please reach out to Stacey Mons at smons@carolinaicepalace.com.

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