Programs & Camps

Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena provides a large variety of programs to our community (and even outside of our community)!

Learn to Play Hockey
Saturdays, May 22 – October 2* | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Ages 4-10 | $5
USA Hockey encourages a non-competitive environment in which children can learn the basic skills of hockey without distractions that are often associated with an over emphasis on winning. Mastery of the fundamental skills and the FUN of playing are essential to the development of lifelong interest in hockey. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get fitted for your equipment. (Free equipment is available to use.) *Some sessions may be cancelled due to special events.

Paint and Skate (Flyer)
Join us for Paint and Skate on October 14th! Ages 6-12 will paint a canvas from 9-10 a.m. Skating will be 10-10:45 a.m. Only 15 painters allowed.
Web Registration September 18th-Octber 13th, 5:00 p.m.
In Person Registration: September 18th-October 14th 9:00 am

Try Hockey For Free!
Ages 4-9 | November 6, 2021 | Time TBD
One Saturday per year and in partnership with USA Hockey and 400 other local associations across the country, we will host Try Hockey for Free! We encourage you to bring your kids ages 4-9, to come out and try youth hockey as part of the Hockey Weekend Across America celebration. Free equipment is available for
use. For more information call (812) 376-2686.

Skate and Scare (Flyer)
October 22 | 7-9 p.m. | $8 ages 5 & Up | 4 and Under are Free | $2 Scooter Rental
Join us on October 22 from 7-9 p.m. for a s’boo’tacular time at this year’s Skate and Scare! Join us for public skating on the large ice, a haunted maze on the small ice, and of course candy!

Try Hockey for Free (Flyer)
One Saturday per year and in partnership with USA Hockey and 400 other local associations across the country, we will host Try Hockey for Free! We encourage you to bring your kids ages 4-9 to come out and try youth hockey as part of the Hockey Weekend Across America celebration. Free equipment is available for use. For more information call 812-376-2686.
Try Hockey for Free: November 6 TBD. Get here 30 minutes early to gear up! Register online at tryhockeyforfree.com.

Girl’s Try Hockey for Free: October 16th : 10:30-11:30 am

PRINCESS TEAS
Ages 4-12 | 11:30am–1pm | $20/princess
Come dressed as your favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies, create your own crown, and skate with our very own Hamilton Center princess!
October 14 | Registration: Sept 6–Oct 13, 5pm
March 17 | Registration: Feb 19 – March 16, 5pm

Turkey Trot (Flyer) Virtual Event!
The Turkey Trot has had to change the way it has to be run this year, but the purpose of the run hasn’t:
To get out, be healthy and have fun with your family!
Along with running or walking a 5K, you can participate in activities with your family either in person or virtually. All participants will be put in a drawing for prizes, and the family with the most points from completing activities will win a prize.
This activity is free but donations to the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Fund will be greatly appreciated. Your donation will allow children, who otherwise could not participate, to sign up for Parks and Recreation activities.
Look for the Donate button in your shopping cart to give to the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Fund!
Web Registration: October 4 – Day of at 5:00 p.m.! Come out, be healthy, have fun. Support a great program!
Register: p2p.onecause.com/columbusinturkeytrot21

3 on 3 Hockey Tournament (Flyer)
November 26 | 10am-5pm
Join us for our 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament! Cost is $20 per individual and $60 per adult team. Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena invites you, your teammates, and your families to enjoy the experience at this years 3 on 3 pond less hockey tournament. We aim for quality hockey and lots of fun. Click here for the registration form.

Skate with Santa (Flyer)
Join us on November 27 from 1-4 p.m. for Skate with Santa! Cost is $7.50 including skate rental. Come out for a Jolly Good Time! Skate with Santa, make crafts and reindeer food, and have loads of fun!

Whoville Skate (Flyer)
Come skate with The Grinch on December 23 from 1-3 p.m. and have a magical time in Whoville! Public Session rates apply.

Broomball
We are proud to provide the biggest and best Broomball program in Southern IN! For more information about this opportunity contact Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, (812) 376-2686.

Skate Therapy
We offer one-on-one dedicated skating lessons for individuals with disabilities. For more information about this opportunity contact Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, (812) 376-2686.

Themed Public Skates

$5.50/Adults 18+ | $5/ Ages 5-17 | FREE/ Ages 4 & Under | $2/ Skate or Scooter Rental

SKATE WITH SANTA | November 27 | 1pm-4pm

WHOVILLE SKATE | December 23 | 1-3pm

CUPID SKATE | February 13 | 7-9pm

Fall Break

Spring Break