Cabin John Ice Rink offers group lessons for skaters age 3 and older, for every level of ability. Whether it’s your first time on the ice, or you’re a routine visitor to the rink there’s a skating course for you!
Learn how to skate in a fun, safe environment with professional skating coaches to help you achieve your ice skating goals. Our classes start with basic skating skills focusing on building a foundation of progressive skills to variations of hockey and figure skating skills. You can find a description of each class, along with it’s Activity number to register, at the bottom of this page.
General Registration and Course Information
2025-2026 Ice Skating and Hockey Class Session Dates
| Season | Online Registration Dates | Class Dates | No Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | June 10-18 | June 20-Aug. 6 | July 4-6 |
| Fall 1 | Aug. 25-Sept. 5 | Sept. 8- Oct. 23 | Sept. 22-23, Oct. 1-2 |
| Fall 2 | Oct. 24-30 | Nov. 1-Dec. 19 | Nov. 26-30 |
| Winter 1 | Dec. 22-Jan. 1 | Jan. 3-Feb. 13 | |
| Winter 2 | Feb. 13-19 | Feb. 21-April 12 | March 28-April 5 |
*Last days of class listed here assumes all classes meet according to schedule (no snow dates, etc.)
Group Lesson Fees
30-minute group lessons start at $120 per series (six 30-minute lessons)
45-minute group lessons start at $180 per series (six 45-minute lessons)
Lesson fee includes skate rental for each lesson and a practice card good for public skating sessions to practice. Fees cannot be prorated. There are no make-ups or refunds for missed lessons.
Classes with less than 3 participants will either be refunded or combined with another class. No class transfers will be made after the second class has met.
Age information and Session Progression
| Age and Skill levels | Class progression |
|---|---|
| Children ages 3-5 for basic skating skills | Parent and Tot, Preschool 1-4, Tots with Sticks, Kinder Sticks Skaters will move to Youth Ice Skating 2 after Preschool Ice Skating 4. |
| Youth ages 6-11 for basic skating skills | Youth Ice Skating 1 through Youth Ice Skating 6 |
| Teen and Tweens (ages 12-17) for basic skating skills | Teen and Tween Ice Skating 1 through Teen and Tween Ice Skating 6 |
| Adults (ages 18 and older) | Adult Ice Skating 1 through Adult Ice Skating 6, Adult Free Skate, Adult Figures |
| Figure Skating (after completing Youth Ice Skating 6, Teens and Tweens 6, or Adult Free Skate) | Pre Free Skate through Free Skate 6, Figure Skating Specialty Classes |
| Youth Hockey (after completing Youth Ice Skating 1) | Hockey 1 through Hockey Advanced, Hockey Specialty Classes |
| Teen and Adult Hockey (after completing Teen and Adult Ice Skating 1) | Teen and Adult Hockey 1 and 2, Hockey Specialty Classes |
Tips for your first class
- Wear one pair of thin socks.
- Helmets are required for all Preschool classes, Youth Ice Skating 1, and Teen and Adult Ice Skating 1 classes. Bike helmets are fine. Helmets are recommended for all other levels.
- Arrive at the rink 15 minutes early for your lesson, and early for subsequent classes so you have plenty of time to get skates and gear on before class starts.
- Ask for skates that are size smaller than your shoe size.
- For an immediate answer to a basic group skating class question, please call the rink at 301-765-8620 to speak to someone at the front desk. You may also email the Skating Director.
- Register online at Active Montgomery.