When the ice is being cleared and maintained with equipment you can be pretty certain that they’re keeping a close eye on the ice conditions and thickness.
Kids who are little and new to ice skating are especially at risk to some bad falls. Even strong skaters can have spills and wearing a helmet is just a smart thing to do.
Bring them into the house so they warm up. They’ll be easier to get onto those little feet if they’re not frozen.
Tying and tightening ice skate laces and getting them tight enough is challenging enough. But to do this with frozen fingers is an added frustration.
You’ll want to make sure you and your kids are dressed for an afternoon outdoors. Warm socks, good mittens, neck warmers, toques, snow pants, and warm jackets.
If you or your kids don’t have skates or don’t know how to skate, just go in your winter boots. The kids will still have lots of fun running and sliding and exploring around!
If you can, consider the position of the sun on the frozen lake during your skate. On a cold day, just a little bit of direct sun can do a lot for helping you feel happier and warmer.