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Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 21:12

Aurora Skate Center has been a community resource since 1955. We pride ourselves on our hardwood maple floating floor (81x174; considered a large intermediate sized floor).

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We offer something for everyone, from the little ones to "seasoned" adults. Programs include sessions for homeschoolers, children with disabilities, morning exercise (Fitness Skate), school and church fundraisers, and a mid-week family/pizza session, as well as competitive teams for figure and speed skaters.

Our school programs include:

  • First report card – free pass for every “A" (grades 5 - 8)
  • The summer “Skate Free" pass program
  • “Rebate Skate” fundraiser for school's parent organizations
  • Fundraiser “Skate Parties” for school parent organizations.

We have a huge selection of music (84,500 songs). On Monday's we host a live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 Pipe Organ (w/ 26-ranks of pipes) in the country.

 

Current Programs

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Sunday, 18 July 2010 00:00

- Fitness Session: Wednesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm     
(ongoing during the summer)

All ages can enjoy this Wednesday morning session (Coffee Clutch, Stroller Skate) that we now call the "Fitness Skate" for obvious reasons. The participants tend to be adults who are free in the morning and want exercise. All ages are welcome so bring your friends and visiting relatives!

- WDSRA:

Children with disabilities program on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm. WDSRA (Western DuPage Special Recreation Association) generally hosts an 8-week and a 6-week program in the fall and then the spring. See the "Activities Calendar" for the scheduled dates.

- Homeschool Session: Thursdays, 10am-2pm            
(begins again September 9)

Exercise, fun & games, and fellowship during our weekly roller skating session for homeschooled children and parents (parents skate free). Admission: $5 (includes rental skates, if needed). Snackbar will be open. Music: Christian based and Disney radio approved.

- Family night PizzaFest - Every Thursday!!
(ongoing during the summer)

Come join us for exercise, fun & games, and dinner. Admission includes a slice of our excellent pizza and a medium soda (served from 5:00-7:00pm). Admission: $6. Skate Rental: regular-$2, speed-$3, inline-$4. Snackbar will be open.

- Live Organ-Music Dance Session: 8:00-11:00pm
(ongoing during the summer)

A live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 pipe organ in the country with 26 ranks of pipes. Structured program geared toward traditional skate dance numbers. Must be 16 or older to attend, although most of our regulars range in age from their 40s to 80s. Session includes four dance sets, foxtrots, moonlight waltzes, the trio and conga, and the rhomp and power rhomp, etc. Occasional potluck parties, costume parties, and birthday celebrations (our skaters frequently bring a cake for everyone on their birthday...they get in free that night). See the "Activities Calendar" for information on potluck & costume parties and other special events on this evening.

- Weekend Matinees and School's Out & Holiday Matinees

Our popular Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions for young people and families. (Note: we are closed on Sundays until after the Labor Day weekend.) Think moms and dads and birthday parties. Great fun, games, four corners, the hokey-pokey, backwards skate, couples (we call it "buddies and partners," 2 or 3 people holding hands), the races, and prizes. Admission: $5 (spectating parents welcome, no charge). Skate rental: regular-$2, speed-$3, inline-$4. Snackbar will be open. Please remember that everyone in the building is required to have skates on (excepting spectating parents & babies and toddlers three and under). The Aurora Skate Center is not available for hanging out. 

The summer matinees are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome, all ages. Admission: $5 (spectating parents welcome, no charge). Skate rental: regular-$2, speed-$3, inline-$4. Snackbar will be open. Over 80,000 passes were distributed to the elementary and middle schools in 10 school districts that allows the students to skate free (no admission) for ten weeks on the day designated on the passes. The passes must be in your possession and are for the person holding the pass only. Everyone is welcome each day; the passes can only be used on the designated day (yellow-Tuesday, blue-Wednesday, green-Thursday).