Summer Camps Skate for Fitness program is the perfect way to add a quality fitness program to your camp curriculum and provide children a fun, cool activity!

Ice skating is an excellent means to help children improve their coordination and balance, develop and strengthen muscles and experience a great cardiovascular workout. The benefits of physical education are many, including reducing the risk of heart disease, strengthening bones, developing muscles, improving aerobic fitness and endurance.

In addition to the physical benefits of an active lifestyle, there are also mental, psychological and social benefits, including improved academic performance, increased interest in learning, improved judgment, and increased self discipline and goal setting. 

The psychological and social benefits include improving self-confidence and self-esteem, providing an outlet for stress, strengthening peer relationships, reducing the risk of depression and promoting healthier lifestyles.

What Camp Administrators Should Know...

• Skating sessions are available June 23rd through August 29th. Ice time is available after 1:30 pm only. Advanced booking required.
• Groups of up to 35; ages 7 and up
• $60 per visit. Rental skates are provided.
• Visit includes safety orientation and skate lacing lesson, 25-minute skating lesson & 25-minute free skate with a professional skating instructor.
• Helmets and gloves are required.
• Party room available for use for an additional cost of $45.
• Ample parking for buses and shuttles.
• Our Program Manager provides excellent customer service to schedule your summer camp group.
• Call now to schedule your visit!

Related Links:

FDIA Permission Slip (English)

FDIA Permission Slip (Spanish)

Skating Do's and Don'ts (English) 

Skating Do's and Don'ts (Spanish)

To receive more information, or to schedule your summer camp, please contact Program Manager Dolly Davis at (202) 584-5007 x11 or email.