Polar Ice House is launching a special promotion to beat the heat in the ice rink’s Cary, Garner and Wake Forest locations in response to scorching temperatures across the Triangle.

Each day the temperature goes above 95 degrees, all three Polar Ice House locations will offer an exclusive “Buy One, Get One Free Admission” promotion. Customers will get the discount when they mention the temperature that day at the register.

When highs in mid to upper 90 degrees combine with humidity, the heat index can reach between 100 and 105 degrees. The National Weather Service says that heat index values around 100 pose serious health risks to children such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and dehydration. They advise to reduce or reschedule time outdoors and stay in air-conditioned places during a Heat Advisory or Warning.

“With many schools out for summer, it simply isn’t safe to be too active outdoors in extreme heat, but that doesn’t mean all healthy activity has to stop,” said Randy Lee, general manager of Polar Ice House. “Ice skating is a great way to have fun, exercise and stay at a safe temperature. This special was very popular last summer with kids and parents and we’re launching it earlier this year to help more people stay cool.”

For longer-term summer heat relief, check out Camp Chillin Summer Camp for children ages 5-12. The camp offers full or half-day programs where campers receive beginner and intermediate instruction in ice skating and hockey. Visit www.polaricehouse.com to find more information and register.]

For more information, please visit www.polaricehouse.com.