Helping kids thrive!

By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves
Since 1958, The Optimist Club of Carlisle has supported the children, youth, and families in the Carlisle and Flamborough communities. As a Friend of Youth, we work to support community programs and offer programs that enrich the lives of everyone we meet.

Learn to Skate

October 19th, 2026 to March 10th, 2027

Watch Your Child’s Skating Skills Grow! The Optimist Club of Carlisle Skating Program is designed to help children build confidence, balance and skating skills—one level at a time! Our 2026 Fall Program offers levels for beginners right through to skaters developing more advanced skating techniques.

Program Details:

Registered children receive one 20-minute lesson per week
Can skate in the Family skating area with family members from 5pm - 7pm on Mondays and Wednesdays
No previous skating experience necessary
Parents can use the skills list to choose the most suitable class
Instructors will assess each child throughout the season adjust placements to a group that best matches age and ability
19 weeks of lessons and family skating
Monday and Wednesday evenings 5pm - 7pm
Skating starts Monday Oct 19th and Wednesday Oct 21st

Cost:

1st Child - $270

2nd Child - $202.50 (25% discount*)

3rd Child - $135 (50% discount*)

*Must be registered from same immediate family

Where: Carlisle Arena, 1496 Centre Rd, Carlisle
For more information contact us @ carlisleoptimistskating@gmail.com

Program Details