A great way to exercise in any kind of weather is to roller skate. Read from Roller Skating Association International about the health benefits of skating. Many skating rinks are offering homeschool skate sessions. Look for a participating rink near you and have a fun time with friends.
Roller Rinks
Adrian Skatery II
3120 N. Adrian Hwy
Adrian, MI 49221
517-265-6918 Family Skate is Sunday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. $5.00 admission for first family member, $3.00 admission each additional family member. Rental extra.
Allskate Fun Center
1313 W. North Street
Jackson, MI 49202
517-787-8716
Family Skate Special $14 including regular skate rental for up to 4 family members. Each additional admission is $4. Good on: Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Saturday 1:00pm - 6:00pm, and Sunday 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Christian Music Skating 3rd Monday every month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Admission is $4.00 and includes regular skate rental.
Bonaventure Family Skating Center
24505 Halsted Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
248-476-2201
Located just off of I-96/696 and I-275 interchange. Exit M-5 at the Grand River Exit - North on Halsted Road Homeschool Open Skate is the First Wednesday of each month from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Admission is $5.50 and includes roller skate rentals. Program runs from September - May. Update: Last skate for spring is 6/4/08! Preschool Skate is Wednesdays from 10:00am - 11:30am. Admission is $5.00 and includes skates, mini lesson, snack & drink. Ages 7 & under & parents, push toys & strollers welcome. Double check schedule on website or call them because a handful of dates are not available for Preschool Skate. Program Runs from September - May.
Byron Center Fun Spot
3651 84th St. SW
Byron Center, MI
616-878-7100 Home School Skate Thursdays from 12:30pm - 3:00pm. Last skate was April 24, 2008. Program will resume in the Fall. Thursday Cheap Skate from 4:30 - 6:30 pm for just $1.25. Program ends at the end of May.
EDRU Skate-A-Rama
1891 N. Cedar St., just two miles south-east of Interstate 96
Holt, Michigan 48842
517-699-2001 Homeschool Open Skate is the 2nd Friday of each month from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Admission $5.50 includes regular skate rental. Program Runs from September - June. Preschool Skate is Thursdays from 10:00am - 11:30am. Admission is $5.00 and includes skates, snack, mini lesson & drink. Ages 7 & under & parents, push toys & strollers welcome. Double check schedule on website or call them because a handful of dates are not available for Preschool Skate.
Great Lakes Skating Center, formerly known as the Woodland Roller Rink, a World War II-era roller rink, was sadly destroyed by a fast-burning fire January 25, 2007.
The Great Skate
29100 Hayes
Roseville, MI 48066
586-777-4300 Roller Roo's Morning Zoo is on Saturdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm. $5.00 admission includes skates. Play games and create crafts. For ages 10 years old and younger. Parents skate for $3.50.
Lakeshore Roller World
5567 Red Arrow Highway
Stevensville, MI 49127
269-429-7770
Cheap Skate is Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. $3.00 admission includes regular skate rental.
Riverside Arena
36635 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI
734-421-3540
Located two miles east of I-275, one mile south of I-96 Homeschool Skate Sessions should return in the fall.
Roll Arena
2909 Bay City Rd
Midland, MI 48642
989-496-2900
Located two miles east of I-275, one mile south of I-96 Bargain Night is each Wednesday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. $3.00 admission.
Rolladium Skating Center
4475 Highland Road
Waterford, MI 48328
248-674-0808 Home School Skate used to be the 3rd Friday of month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. The information is not on their website as of this writing. Please call to see if they still offer it.
Rollerama II
6995 West Grand River
Brighton, MI
810-227-2010 Homeschool Open Skate is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Admission is $5.50 and includes skate rental. Program Runs from September - June. Preschool Skate is Wednesdays from 10:00am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Admission is $5.00 and includes skates, snack, mini lesson & drink. Ages 7 & under & parents, push toys & strollers welcome.
Rollerworld
7491 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-375-4609
2 miles west of US-131 Home School Skating is the Second Thursday of each month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm from October until May. Admission is $4.00 and that includes skates. Maximum charge per family is $20. Christian music is played. Program will resume in the Fall.
Rollhaven - Flushing
3464 Ann Drive
Flushing, MI 48433
810-659-7260 Unlimited Pizza Nite Family Deal is Saturdays from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Admission for 4 skaters, skate rental, unlimited pizza and pop, & 16 tokens is only $40. One parent must be present. Christian Music Nite is the 2nd Monday of the month, October through May, from 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Admission $4.75. Come with a Bunch of 4 or more and save $1.00 each. Skate/Blade rental is extra.
Rollhaven - Grand Blanc Township
5315 South Saginaw Road
Flint, MI 48507
810-694-4533 Homeschool Skate is the 2nd Tuesday of the month, October through April, from 12:30pm - 2:30pm. Admission $5.00 includes lesson, rental, & bounce house. Program will resume in the Fall. Christian Music Nite is the 4th Monday of the month, September through May, from 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Admission $4.75. Come with a Bunch of 4 or more and save $1.00 each. Skate/Blade rental is extra.
Summer Super Family Nite Fun Deal is Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 9:30pm. Admission for 3-6 skaters, large pizza and pitcher pop, 20 tokens and choice of Lasertag or Bounce House (54" & shorter) for $35. Skate rental is extra. One parent must be present.
Rollhaven - Owosso
119 N Delaney Rd
Owosso, MI 48867
989-725-9850 Home School Skate is the 3rd Thursday of the month, September through April, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Admission $4.50 includes lesson & rental. Program should resume in the Fall.
Summer Unlimited Pizza Nite Family Deal is Saturdays from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Admission for 4 skaters, skate rental, unlimited pizza and pop and 16 tokens for $40. One parent must be present.
Skate Estate
19224 M-46
Howard City, MI 49329
231-937-7433 Christian Music Skate 1st Monday every month. Program may return in the Fall.
Summer Friday Family Skate 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Skate Place
1917 M-55
West Branch, MI 48661
989-345-3024 Christian Music Night is the 1st Tuesday of each month, October through May (last day this season May 6, 2008) from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. $4 admission. Program will return in the Fall.
SkateRanch
278 N. Angola Road
Coldwater, MI 49036
517-278-8031
Skate World
2825 East Maple, just west of Dequindre
Troy, MI 48083
248-689-4100 Skate, Stroll and Roll should resume in the Fall. Beginner and Intermediate Children's Class is Saturdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Admission is $6.00 which includes regular skate rental. Inline skates are extra. Please arrive arrive 15 minutes before class.
Skateland
8460 N. Dort Hwy.
Mt. Morris, MI 48458
810-686-6110 Homeschool Skate is the 3rd Tuesday of each month from Noon to 2:00pm. This session is offered to homeschooling parents and their children only. Music played for this event consists solely of Christian Music geared for the youngsters and their parents. Admission is $4.00, which includes regular or inline skate rental along with Tunnels N' Tubes Playcenter for the kids. Note that all children ages 2 and over will be charged admission - whether they plan to skate or not. Parents who are not skating may enter the building free of charge. All parents who plan to skate must purchase an admission ticket. Pizza & Pop is only $1.00 and Laser Storm is $2.50. Strollers & Rollers is the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:30am - 11:30am. For small children and their parents. Grandparents are also welcome. Admission is $4.00, includes regular or inline stake rental along with Tunnels N' Tubes Playcenter for the kids. Note that anyone ages 2 and over will be charged admission - whether they plan to skate or not. Infants in strollers and pregnant moms may enter the building free of charge. Pizza & Pop is only $1.00 and Laser Storm is $2.50.
Skateland Funzone
23911 Allen Rd
Woodhaven, MI 48183
734-671-0222 Christian Music Night is the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month from 6:30pm - 9:00pm, January through May. Admission is $5.25.
Skatin' Station II
8611 Ronda Dr., just south of Joy Road, west of Haggerty Road
Canton, Michigan 48187
734-459-6400 http://www.skatinstation2.com/hours.htm
Homeschool Open Skate is the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Admission is $5.50. Program Runs from October - June. Preschool Skate is Thursdays from 10:00am - 11:30am. Admission is $5.00 and includes skates, snack, mini lesson & drink. Ages 7 & under & parents, push toys & strollers welcome. Double check schedule on website or call them because a handful of dates are not available for Preschool Skate.
Spinning Wheels Arena
1241 N. Mission Rd
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
989-772-0069
Kinderskate, a child-friendly session designed for families with young children, is the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month from 11:00 - 12:30am. Admission is $4.00 and includes Reg Skates, Snack and Story. Strollers are welcome on the skate floor.
Homeschooling Michigan
Michigan Homeschool Message Board
P. O. Box 210425
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-0425
www.homeschoolingmichigan.com
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