Who Says Field Trips Are Only for School?

June 14, 2018 by Taylor Brantner

Summer is officially here, and that means kids are looking for fun experiences! If you’re a summer camp facilitator or a daycare coordinator, you’re probably searching for a field trip venue in Lanham, Maryland. Fortunately, Lanham Skate Center is an affordable and fun venue for you and your charges! Check out the many benefits of taking camp kids on a field trip:

Increases Brain Development

It’s been proven that unstructured play contributes to increased brain development. That’s why field trips are important! They allow kids to have safe boundaries while also enjoying unstructured playtime. Their bodies and brain get the exercise and development opportunities they need.

Ensures a Good Night’s Sleep

Have you noticed that when you exercise, your body gets a better night’s sleep? This is because everyone’s bodies (including kids’) need to be worked out and exercised. When the body gets the exercise it needs, it can fall into a deeper sleep.

Strengthens Friendships

Your summer camp kids are used to seeing each other at the same place every day. Naturally, children act a certain way when they are in the same environment. But, if you want to mix up their ordinary routine, they will get to know each other in a different way! This will ultimately strengthen their bonds of friendship.

If you’re ready to book a field trip to Lanham Skate Center, contact us today for details! We would love to host you and your summer kids at our skate center for hours of endless fun.

Why You Should Skate With Us This Summer

June 6, 2018 by Writers

Kids and parents alike look forward to summer. The sun is shining, homework is non-existent, and there’s finally time for some fun. Are you having trouble coming up with fun summer activities? That’s why we’ve put together several reasons why you should start roller skating this summer!

Strengthens Family Bonds

Did you know that research shows that kids who have an ample amount of family time during the week actually perform better in school? With most people having busy schedules, sometimes it’s difficult to schedule family nights. But, if you throw fun in the mix, family nights will become non-negotiable. Your kids will demand them! By bringing the whole family to Lanham Skate Center, you will be strengthening family bonds and preparing your kids for a new school year.

Provides a Great Workout

Not a gym-junkie? That’s okay, we aren’t crazy about the gym either. We like to exercise while having fun. That’s why skating at Lanham Skate Center is the perfect workout! This fun way to workout is done by racing around the rink, listening to awesome music, and enjoying the company of family and friends. (You won’t meet many other people who say they LOVE to work out!)

Changes Up Your Regular Routine

Often, summer means days spent at the pool. Days go by, weeks go by, and suddenly your kids are back in school. But, what did you do this summer? Did you make memories? Spice up your regular summer routine by planning roller skating dates with the family! Your kids will love the change in atmosphere and will likely ask you to come to the rink many more times before school starts again.

Are you ready for some summer fun? Check out our schedule, then head to Lanham Skate Center!

Benefits of Buying Your Own Roller Skates

May 23, 2018 by Writers

If you skate often, it’s a good idea to purchase your own roller skates. To pick out your roller skates, consider the size, look, and feel of the skates. When you feel confident and comfortable in your skates, you’ll skate better! Check out several benefits of buying your own roller skates:

Skate Whenever You Want

We love when you and your friends come to Lanham Skate Center! It’s the perfect place to go when it’s too hot outside, pouring down rain, or you simply want to have snacks and games readily available. But when you purchase your own skates, you can skate whenever and wherever you want! You don’t have to rent from us in order to skate around the rink. The more you skate, the better you’ll be.

They Will Fit Your Feet Perfectly

When you wear the same skates every time you go to the rink, the skates will conform to the shape of your foot. You’ll be super comfortable in them because the skates fit your feet so well. When you rent, you may experience a few minutes of stiff skates. Even high-quality rental skates in the right size won’t be molded to the exact shape of your foot, so if you want the best possible experience, it’s a good idea to buy your very own pair of skates. (After you purchase your skates, make sure you keep them well-maintained with these simple tips!)

You’ll Be Less Prone to Blisters

Additionally, if you rent, your feet may not be used to the rental skates. They may rub against your feet in an awkward way and you could develop blisters. Blisters develop when skin is damaged. They’re actually there to protect your skin, but if you want to forego the time spent away from the rink while your skin heals, buy your own skates.

We have our very own shop where you can buy roller skates – Lanham’s Pro Shop! It’s the perfect place for you to find your perfect skates. Contact us if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you at the rink!

4 Health Benefits of Roller Skating

May 9, 2018 by Writers

Exercising is extremely good for your physical, mental, and emotional health. When you exercise, you are keeping your body at a healthy weight, fighting the onset of disease, and releasing feel-good hormones called endorphins. All of these incredible benefits are included in one family-friendly activity: roller skating!

Discover more health benefits of roller skating:

Improves Heart Health

Heart disease is a serious issue that isn’t often addressed. Factors such as age, smoking, high blood pressure, and a poor diet contribute to the development of heart disease. Fortunately, there is an easy and fun way to combat this condition – roller skating! When you roller skate, your heart is getting a great work out. (Skating for 30 minutes produces a heart rate of 148 beats per minute!)

Burns Calories

Are you searching for a fun way to lose weight? Ditch your sneakers and put on your roller skates! Roller skating for one hour can burn up to 600 calories! This is a fun way to get the whole family involved and exercising regularly.

Strengthens Muscles

In addition to losing weight, you’ll tone up muscles across your entire body. Not many people realize that roller skating is a full body workout. And, it’s not only your leg muscles growing stronger! Your arms, glutes, and abs are tightening up, as well.

Enhances Mental Health

When you exercise, your brain gets a workout, too! Roller skating reduces stress, boosts your mood, and improves your ability to concentrate. Everyone in the family can benefit from this fun way to exercise! (And, you can even get your teenagers excited about this activity by playing fun roller skating games at the rink!)

Check out our hours, then skate with us today!

Plan an End of Season Skating Party for Your Athletes

April 20, 2018 by Writers

It’s always incredible to see the transformation and blossoming of skills of your athletes throughout the sports season. When the season is over, celebrate your team and their improvements by throwing an end-of-season party! We know just the place: Lanham Skate Center!

Discover the benefits of booking a skating party:

Your Athletes Will Have Fun Together

Your team was on a repetitive cycle of stretching, practicing, competing, and learning from their mistakes throughout the spring season. While it’s likely they had a great time on the field, it’s important to make sure they have fun off the field. When you book a party at Lanham Skate Center, your team will have fun in a brand new way! They will get to try new tricks, play fun games, race around the rink, and more.

Memories Will Strengthen Friendships

The fun your athletes have at the end-of-season party will create memories that will strengthen their bonds of friendship. This will benefit you, the coach, for next season! If your athletes are returning to you for the following season, they will be closer knit as a group which will help them play better. When kids know each other and have a true bond of friendship, they can function like a well-oiled machine on and off the field.

It’s Great Exercise

You want your team to be fit to ensure injuries don’t happen on the field. A skating party at Lanham Skate Center is a fun way to exercise! They won’t even know they’re exercising because they’ll be having so much fun. Show your athletes that getting active can be fun and exciting.

Are you ready to book a party for your athletes? Contact us today!

Avoid Skate Blisters with These Simple Tips

April 2, 2018 by Writers

Are you looking for a fun venue to host a birthday party? Or, are you searching for exciting activities to do after school? Check out roller skating at Lanham Skate!

At our skating center, we have beginner and advanced skaters who enjoy our rink every single day. And, one of the ways they enjoy it is by taking necessary precautions to avoid blisters! Consider the following tips to avoid skate blisters:

Pick Out the Right Size Skates

If you haven’t roller skated before, you may not know what size roller skate you should wear. Ask for roller skates that are the same size as your shoes, then practice skating on carpet. If your feet start to hurt because the skates are too tight or if your feet slip around because they’re too big, ask the skate rental personnel for a different size.

Wear Thick & High Socks

Wearing the right socks is imperative to avoid skate blisters. If your socks are too thin or too short, blisters may form on your ankles or on the sides of your feet. This could keep you from roller skating for days until the blisters heal! Make sure to wear thick socks that sit several inches above your ankle. This ensures that if they slip down while you skate, they won’t fall beneath your ankles.

Break in Your Skates

Have you ever bought a new pair of shoes and they were stiff when you first tried them on? After wearing them for a little while, they likely softened up and formed to your feet. The same concept applies to roller skates! Once you have your skates on, practice skating in them for a few minutes at a time. This will help your skates loosen up and the formation of blisters will be unlikely.

Whether you’re roller skating to get fit or simply having fun with friends, we’re glad you choose our skate center in Lanham, Maryland!

Skate Maintenance Tips

March 22, 2018 by Writers

Getting your own skates is a great investment. It will save you money on rentals when you skate at Lanham Skate Center and make it easier to practice outside. That being said, it is an investment. If you want your roller skates to last, you’ll need to take care of them. Use these skate maintenance tips to keep them in good repair!

First of all, make sure you wipe down your skates every time you take them off. Unlace them and leave them open when you store them so that the insides will dry. The last thing you want is for your foot sweat to turn to mildew in the toe of your skates. Don’t dry your skates on a heating source, though. The boot can melt or even catch fire.

Check your wheels periodically. Look for obvious problems like chips or cracks, but also for general wear and tear, debris, and anything obstructing their freedom of movement. It shouldn’t be a struggle for your wheels to spin. Check on the wheel nuts as well to make sure they’re not loose, old, or otherwise in need of replacement. If your skates have adjustable toe stops, don’t forget to look at how tight or loose they are. The same is true of the truck, which is the part of the skate that holds the wheels in place. In general, trucks should be nice and tight. Even if you loosen them for more maneuverability, make sure they’re not too loose.

With a little bit of care and attention, your roller skates will last you a long time! And of course, if you run into a problem you can’t fix, don’t hesitate to contact the staff at Lanham Skate Center.

Beat the After-School Blues at Lanham Skate Center!

March 8, 2018 by Writers

What do your kids do when they get home from school? If you’re like a lot of families, that answer is probably a big panicky shrug. Don’t let screen time takeover. Bring them down to Lanham Skate Center for active fun after school.

When you’re done working for the day, don’t you want to take a break before you start your tasks at home? Kids are the same way! Roller skating is great exercise, and exercise is good for brains as well as bodies. Especially with so many schools doing away with recess and PE classes, it’s important to make sure kids get enough exercise. Skating works the heart, lungs, and muscles, all of which can help boost moods, decrease stress, mitigate symptoms of depression and attention disorders, and of course, make bedtime that much easier.

Did you know kids spend an average of 2-6 hours in front of a screen every day? Don’t let screen-zombification happen to your kids! Skating at Lanham isn’t just good exercise. It will also get them unplugged from TVs, video games, and computers, and encourage socializing in person. A break from screens is good for kids’ eyes, brains, and attention spans. After a long day stuck in desks at school, some unstructured, active play will refresh and recharge them, making it easier to focus on homework and chores at home.

And remember: after-school activities don’t have to break the bank! Check out the schedule at Lanham Skate Center – or even our skating lessons – for all the affordable fun your kids could want after school!

Skate Games for the Best Birthday Ever

February 22, 2018 by Writers

When it comes to birthday parties, we’re the experts at Lanham Skate Center. When you book a skating party for a birthday, we’ll handle all the details so all you need to worry about is fun! Of course, the activities are built in, which is one of the reasons that a skating party is such a great idea, but what if you want to shake things up a bit? Check out these roller skating party games to add a little something extra to your next skating party!

Limbo. If you thought limbo was challenging and funny with shoes on, wait ‘till you try it with skates! You’ll need a limbo stick–a broom will work in a pinch, but since it’s a birthday, consider dressing it up a bit with ribbons, stickers, and even balloons or other festive decorations.

Freeze Skate. There are two ways to play this game. In the first, the DJ plays music while everybody skates around, showing off their best moves. When the DJ turns the music off, everybody has to freeze! Anyone who moves is eliminated, and the last person left wins. Freeze skate can also be played just like freeze tag, except on roller skates.

Relay Race. This is just like a regular relay race, except you’re skating rather than running, which is easier on your joints!

No matter what games you play, remember that a Lanham party package includes everything you’ll need, including food, decorations, invitations, and more! It’s never too early to start planning, so book your date online.

Spread the Love at the Roller Rink

February 7, 2018 by Writers

Has the winter got you down? That’s not uncommon this time of year. When you’re feeling blue, what you really need is a little pick-me-up. Roller skating is a positive, uplifting activity the whole family can enjoy together. Come down to Lanham Skate Center and spread the love at the rink this February–and beyond!

What is it about roller skating that makes it such a feel-good experience?

It’s Social. You can bring your whole family or all your friends to the rink. We have family-friendly skate sessions that are as fun for the little ones as they are for parents, as well as adult-only nights on Monday and Wednesday so adults can let their hair down a bit. Who knows–you may even make new friends!
It Boosts Your Mood. Between the great music spun by our DJs (why not request your favorite song?), the friend you’ll bring along or make there, and the health benefits of skating, your bad mood doesn’t stand a chance.
It’s Affordable. Who says a fun night out has to be super expensive? Check out our regular rates and don’t be afraid to get a little creative when you pick a time to go out. Saturday mornings are some of our least expensive skate sessions, after all.

Who says you have to be bored and blue while we wait for spring? Get together with your friends and loved ones and make the rest of the winter into a fun, social, affordable good time at Lanham Skate Center!