Somerville Campus



Adult skating lessons at the Somerville Campus

Founders Memorial Rink – 570 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA



Founders Memorial Rink offers parking, snack machines, and an off-ice area to put on skates and warm clothing. Skate rentals are not available at this Campus. Please make sure your skater arrives with their own skates.

Programs Offered

Snowplow Sam

This is where it all begins! These classes are designed to help children six and younger develop the ABCs of movement – Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed. The ABCs are essential for developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy. All classes will be taught in a safe and positive environment, incorporating fun and games making class time an enjoyable experience for all. Learn More

Basic Skills

Fun, goal-oriented program for beginners, children (age 4+) through adults. Skaters will receive Basic Skills instruction following the Learn to Skate USA curriculum endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating and USA Hockey. Basic Skills sessions offered: Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills, Pre-Free Skate through Free Skate 6, and Adults at all levels. Learn More

2022-2023 Program Schedule

  Term First Class Last Class No Class # Classes Price Registration Opens

Basic Skills Saturdays 2:30pm-3:20pm
(Ages 4-17: Snowplow Sam, Basic 1-6)

Fall Sept 10, 2022 Oct 22, 2022 7 $196 Closed
Winter 1 Oct 29, 2022 Dec 17, 2022 11/26 7 $196 Closed
Winter 2 Jan 7, 2023 Feb 18, 2023 7 $196 Closed
Spring 1 Feb 25, 2023 Mar 25, 2023 5 $140 Closed
Spring 2 Apr 29, 2023 Jun 24, 2023 5/27 8 $224

Basic Skills Saturdays 3:00pm-3:50pm
(Ages 4-17: Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 6 & Adults: All Levels)

Fall Sept 10, 2022 Oct 22, 2022 7 $196 Closed
Winter 1 Oct 29, 2022 Dec 17, 2022 11/26 7 $196 Closed
Winter 2 Jan 7, 2023 Feb 18, 2023 7 $196 Closed
Spring 1 Feb 25, 2023 Mar 25, 2023 5 $140 Closed
Spring 2 Apr 29, 2023 Jun 24, 2023 5/27 8 $224

Basic Skills Tuesdays 6:00pm-6:50pm
(Ages 4-17: Snowplow Sam, Basic 1-6)

Fall Sept 13, 2022 Oct 25, 2022 7 $196 Closed
Winter 1 Nov 1, 2022 Dec 20, 2022 8 $224 Closed
Winter 2 Jan 3, 2023 Feb 21, 2023 8 $224 Closed
Spring Feb 28, 2023 Mar 28, 2023 5 $140 Closed

Basic Skills Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:20pm
(Ages 4-17: Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 6 & Adults: All Levels)

Fall Sept 13, 2022 Oct 25, 2022 7 $196 Closed
Winter 1 Nov 1, 2022 Dec 20, 2022 8 $224 Closed
Winter 2 Jan 3, 2023 Feb 21, 2023 8 $224 Closed
Spring Feb 28, 2023 Mar 28, 2023 5 $140 Closed

Basic Skills Thursdays 6:00pm-6:50pm
(Ages 4-17: Snowplow Sam, Basic 1-6)

Spring 2 Apr 13, 2023 Jun 15, 2023 4/20 9 $252

Basic Skills Thursdays 6:30pm-7:20pm
(Ages 4-17: Pre-Free Skate – Free Skate 6 & Adults: All Levels)

Spring 2 Apr 13, 2023 Jun 15, 2023 4/20 9 $252

*Please call (617) 787-5283 to inquire about availability on closed classes or to discuss skater eligibility.

  • Registration will close five business days prior to the first class at each campus location.
  • Classes will include 25-minutes of instructional time and 25-minutes of practice time. Please keep in mind that instruction and practice may be either during the first 25 minutes or the second 25 minutes which is determined by level.
  • The Skating Academy Policies & Waivers

Campus Professionals

Kim Wheeland
Campus Manager

Jun-Hong Chen
Instructor
Shin-Juh Chen
Instructor
Caroline Depietri
Instructor
Jessica Dupere
Instructor
Clara Gross
Instructor

Can’t find a session to fit your schedule? Check out our other Campuses:
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