Wissahickon Skating Club

Group Ice Skating Lessons

Learn to skate at Wissahickon Skating Club. Professionally coached group classes for beginners through advanced skaters.

Register on MyWSConnectClub Membership Info
All skaters welcome -

Not sure which level? Pick a program below to see all skills then pick closely. All skaters will be evaluated and appropriately leveled on the first day of class.

Group skating lesson
Fun, professionally coached lessons for Tot, Youth, Adult, and Freeskate skaters.

Public Skater vs Club Member

What’s the difference?

Public Skaters

  • Pay as you go
  • $215 per 8-week lesson series
  • Enroll in any session (during Club Season, Spring or Summer)
Best for new skaters getting started

Club Members

  • Membership runs September–mid-March
  • Tot & Youth skaters: 1 lesson per week (24 weeks)
  • Adults: 1 Sunday evening lesson per week
  • Adults may buy in to other days at $185/8-week class
  • Pricing based on number of skaters
  • FREE Public Skating Sessions
  • FREE Sunday Family Hockey & Skate
Best for families with multiple participants or a skater taking more than 1 program
Not sure? Start as a Public Skater — you can join later.

Lesson Series Schedule

All Lesson Series run for 8-weeks plus 1 shorter Summer series.

Club Season (Sept–Mid-March)
  • Fall Series I
  • Fall Series II
  • Winter Series III
Spring Series
  • One 8-Week Lesson Series
Summer Session
  • Abridged Summer Lesson Series
Public skaters: $215 per 8-week series
Club Members: 1 lesson day per week included during the three Club Season series.

Select Your Program and Level

Snowplow Sam

Ages 2.5–under 6
First skating experience for young children.

Youth Basic Skills

Ages 6–16
Core skating fundamentals for beginner youth skaters.

Hockey Basic Skills

Ages 4–13
After Basic 1 or Snowplow 1.

Pre-Freeskate / Freeskate

After Basic 6
For Youth and Adult skaters advancing into spins, jumps, and footwork.

Adult Lessons

Age 16+
Beginner through intermediate skating for adults.

1. Choose the program and level that meet your skater's age and present skill level

2. Pick the lesson day that fits your schedule

3. Register online through MyWSConnect

WSC Learn-to-Skate Pathway

Ages 2.5–under 6
Snowplow Sam
↓
Ages 6–16 Beginner
Youth Basic Skills
↙ ↓ ↘

Hockey Path

Hockey Basic Skills
↓
Youth Learn to Play Hockey
↓
Youth Hockey Team

Freeskate Path

Pre-Freeskate / Freeskate
↓
Figure Skating Training
↓
USFS Testing / Advanced Skating / Competitions

Adult Path

Adult Lessons
↓
Recreational / Advanced Adult Skating

What to Expect on Your First Day

  • ✔ Arrive 20–30 minutes early — allow time for parking, check-in, and getting skates on
  • ✔ Dress in warm layers with a coat/jacket, gloves or mittens, and a bicycle helmet from home for all skaters under 7 (optional for ages 7+)
  • ✔ Bring socks — thin socks work best inside skates
  • ✔ Check in when you arrive — staff will direct you to your group and coach
  • ✔ Don't worry about accurate placement — all skaters will be evaluated and placed correctly on Day 1
  • ✔ Parents are welcome to watch from designated areas

Programs at a Glance

Tot / Snowplow Sam
Tot / Snowplow Sam
Youth Basic Skills
Youth Basic Skills
Adult Lessons
Adult Lessons
Freeskate Path
Freeskate Path