Oaks Park Roller Rink STEM Programs
STEM & SKATE Classroom Field Trips
Our new classroom field trip program ignites a connection to science, technology, engineering, and math through a unique and engaging format that will keep your students' interest long after they leave the bus! STEM field trips are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-2 PM, and Fridays from 10 AM-12 PM. Fee starts at $400 for up to 25 skaters. Reservations must be made a minimum of 28 business days in advance.
Teacher Preview Event
Teachers are invited to a special preview event to get to know our new STEM program. Take part in a one hour STEM lesson, then stay to skate during the afternoon Open Skate Session!
Sunday, December 8, 2024
12-5 PM
Free for teachers!
Must show school ID. Teachers' families are welcome for $13 per person.
Sip 'n Skate Science Night
We are excited to welcome you to our first Sip 'n Skate science night! Includes a group STEM activity focusing on experiencing Newton's Law of Motion through roller skating, free-skating time with a live DJ, standard skate rental, and a beverage ticket good for one drink of your choice at Rick's Cafe.
December 30, 7-9:30 PM
Admission: $25
21 & older only
STEM & SKATE Home School Program
If you are looking for the perfect way to invigorate the science curriculum of your child or student, our educational STEM program, curated specifically for home school students, does exactly that for learners of all levels. Each lesson will demonstrate how STEM is used within multiple facets of roller skating and teaches concepts such as motion, energy, gravitational force, sound vibrations & waves, reverse engineering a roller skate, plus so much more! Over 2 million students in more than 125 locations have participated in roller rink STEM programs nationwide - we would love to add your child to this growing number!
1st Mondays of the Month
October 2024-June 2025
10 AM-12 PM
Takes place during our Home School Skate session. Enjoy a two-hour experience consisting of one hour dedicated to STEM education and one hour of physical fitness through roller skating!
Admission: $13 per person
Admission includes standard skate rental.
A ticket must be purchased for each person who is skating. Non-skating chaperoning parents are welcome at no charge.
2024/2025 Program Schedule
- October 7: Science of Roller-Skating
- November 4: Motion & Skate Design
- December 2: Music, Math, & Roller Skating
- January 6: Acoustics and Rink Design
- February 3: Science of Lighting
- March 3: Heart, Health, & Fitness
- April 7: Formulas, Frictions, & Fun
- May 5: Cells
- June 2: STEM & Roller Skating Day of Games!
Session dates/times are fixed; class schedule is subject to change.
Introducing the RSA STEM Program
We are excited to offer the Roller Skating Association's STEM educational program at our rink starting during the 2024/2025 school year. See what the program offers and hear what educators and students from around the country have to say about it!