# Learn to Skate at Polar Ice Wake Forest > Program for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fall 2 2026 session (9 weeks): Mondays 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 pm (Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16… - Where: Polar Ice Wake Forest, 1839 S Main Street STE 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587 - Ages: Ages 3 - Adult (Snowplow Sam 1 3-5, Basic 1 6-12, Adult/Teen 13+) - Price: $198 per 9-week session, plus $25 Learn to Skate USA membership - Schedule: Fall 2 2026 session (9 weeks): Mondays 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 pm (Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14); Saturdays 9:45, 10:15 and 10:45 am (Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12, 19). - Organizer: Polar Ice NC - Official page: https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/polarice/programs/1/level?facility_ids=5&season_id=1802 - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/learn-to-skate-at-polar-ice-wake-forest--listing-aa37185d8247dfc23bc0b9f4 ## About Beginner-friendly group ice skating lessons that meet once a week for 30 minutes of professional instruction, grouped by age and ability: Snowplow Sam 1 for ages 3–5, Basic 1 for ages 6–12 and an Adult/Teen class for 13 and up. Registered skaters get unlimited public skating, with skate rental, at all five Polar Ice rinks while the session runs. Registration is online through DaySmart (create an account, then a profile for your child); a $25 Learn to Skate USA membership applies once per July–June year, and a second family member gets $10 off. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [Learn to Skate at Polar Ice Raleigh](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/learn-to-skate-at-polar-ice-raleigh--listing-467110ad776d221aa3d587a1) — Fall 2 2026 session: Thursdays 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 pm, 8 weeks (Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12… · Polar Ice Raleigh · Ages 3+ · From $176 · checked Oct 24. Weekly 30-minute group ice skating lessons for beginners from age 3 to adult, grouped by age and ability. Snowplow Sam 1 (ages 3–5) and Basic 1 (ages 6–12) need no experience… - [Polar Ice Wake Forest](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/polar-ice-wake-forest--listing-5b9e5540fda2d19c28ae621d) — Public skating times vary; check the Polar Ice Public Skating calendar. · Polar Ice Wake Forest · All ages · checked Oct 24. 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