Training Programs
The Academy
Learn to Skate
Aspire
Camps
Learn to Skate
The mission of Learn to Skate USA and the Shakopee Skate School is to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating. We offer SnowPlow Sam, Basic Skills, Freestyle Levels and Adult classes year round.
Snowplow Sam 1-4 invites children age 5 and younger to learn the joys of ice skating in a safe, introductory setting. Young skaters will have fun while learning how to fall and get back up, how to march across the ice and ultimately build confidence in themselves and their abilities. The classes, divided into four progressive levels for kids with no prior skating experience, help preschool-age skaters develop the coordination and strength to move across the ice.
The Basic Skills curriculum is available to skaters over the age of 5 who are taking their first steps on the ice or younger skaters who have advanced from the SnowPlow Sam levels. Instructors use engaging activities to teach the FUNdamentals of ice skating. The six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers and turns with agility, balance, coordination and speed as main focuses. Through these skills, skaters enter the first stage of skills to begin exploring the world of skating.
Each Free Skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps — all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. These levels will be taught in a positive and interactive group format. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills.
For more information, email shakopeeskateschool@gmail.com or visit Shakopee Skate School online.
Aspire
The mission of Learn to Skate USA is to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating.
The ASPIRE curriculum is available to skaters age 11 and under.*
If you are interested in beginning competitive figure skating, please email go4goldskatingacademy@gmail.com
*This program is by invitation only.
Aspire offers skaters an affordable, comprehensive package program in a safe and supportive group training environment. Skaters will learn proper skill development and training techniques while sampling different skating opportunities and fine-tuning their fundamental skating skills.
The Aspire program marks the transition from skater to figure skater and teaches athletes of all ages the skills they need to make the most out of their figure skating journey. From tips for practicing on your own to a repeatable off-ice warm-up, resources from the Aspire program will help you become the best skater you can be.
The goal of the Aspire program is to participate in a Basic Skills Competition!
Wednesday 5:45-7:15 pm (1.5 hours) Wednesdays September-December please email for one day only option
5:45-6:00 Dynamic Warmup (Jr Coach led)
6:00-6:15 Break
6:15-6:45 On Ice Class
6:45-7:15 Guided Practice/Possible Private Lesson depending on coach availability
Saturday 9:15 am - 11:00 am (1.75 hours) Saturdays September-December please email for one day only option
9:15-9:30 Dynamic Warmup (Jr Coach led)
9:45-10:15 Guided Practice/Possible Private Lesson depending on coach availability
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:00 On Ice Class
Skaters may buy-on to Freestyle sessions.
Camps
Camps are open to competitive figure skaters of all ages from pre-preliminary to elite competitive levels. The Camp days include structured group classes both on and off the ice as well as leveled freestyle sessions to schedule private instruction with our national and international level coaching staff. Skating skills are taught for all skating levels in a positive and inspiring environment throughout each day of the camp.
Our figure skating camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to learn from our national and international coaching team!
Camps are offered throughout the year. Here are our upcoming camps:
MEA Camp on October 16 & 17, 2025
Thanksgiving Camp on November 28 & 29, 2025
Camp days begin at 8:00 am with an off-ice warm up session beginning at 8:10 am. On-ice sessions are between 8:45 am to 3:00 pm with an off-ice class 3:15-4:00. Structured on-ice group classes will focus on jump technique, spins and edge work. All group classes are included in the camp.
A limited number of private lessons will be available for $22.50/15 min.