Heat Up Your Skating at Summer Camp
Why Attend a Figure Skating Camp
Elite skaters like Rachael Flatt and Johnny Weir spend the summer months preparing for their upcoming competitive seasons. During this time, they master new routines and improve elements like jumps, spins and edge work. Many young skaters can’t spend an entire summer training, although we’re sure many would love to spend that much time at the rink!
That’s why figure skating camps are a great opportunity for skaters like you. Many camps last one week, and in that time, skaters at many levels work on a variety of elements. It is a great opportunity to focus on improving figure skating skills while having fun.
“Another great benefit of skate camp is that young skaters can gain a new perspective on their skating. From their fellow campers to working with new coaches, it is a great opportunity for skaters to learn something new and maybe even master that jump they’ve been working on,” says Barb Yackel, Point of Perfection Camp Director and PSA Events Coordinator.
Most importantly, it is just plain fun to spend time with fellow skaters doing what you love to do—skate!
Figure Skating Camp Tip: Bring a notebook so you can keep of journal of the friends you meet and everything new you learn so you can share it with your coach at home.
Feature Figure Skating Camp: Point of Perfection
Point of Perfection Figure Skating Camp is located at Minnesota’s Breezy Point Resort, north of the Twin Cities. Point of Perfection brings together skaters, world-renowned coaches and lots of fun each summer. Now in its 12th year, Riedell has been a proud supporter of Point of Perfection since the beginning.
From June 16 through June 21, skaters will work with top-rated coaches and choreographers. In addition to skating, campers get to enjoy a special camp outing planned each day—whether it’s mini golf, cookouts, swimming, shopping, scavenger hunts or boating. It will definitely be a great time for all skaters!
Registration for Point of Perfection is open until May 31 so talk with your parents and coach. Visit Point of Perfection’s site for more information on camp registration.
Tell us about your experiences at figure skating camp!