BACKGROUND: Did you pack the warm clothes? Then how about a visit to this indoor ice-skating arena located at the Bader Field site in Atlantic City.

There's no need to wait for winter to you can lace up the old blades again.

INSIDER INFO: A fine place to celebrate a birthday, and the party package includes a T-shirt and photo of the birthday boy or girl sitting on the zamboni.

WHERE: 501 North Albany Avenue in Atlantic City. CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS.

HOURS AND COST: Ice-skating is available all summer long at the Flyers Skate Zone. Public skating sessions are held 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. daily, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Admission for most skating sessions is $7. Skate Rental is $3. Call 609-441-1780.

ON THE WEB: http://atlanticcity.flyersskatezone.com/1200/Information.asp