Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission (PTARC): Home

Serving Penn-Trafford School District Communities:
Penn Township, Manor Borough, Penn Borough, Trafford Borough

LIFE-LONG LEARNING, FITNESS, AND FUN!

What's New

2009 SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE POSTED -- Fun activities for June through August 2009 for all ages, including: Bushy Run Trail Run 5K Race & Walk, Swimming, Diving, Summer Day Camp, Tiny Tot Ballet, Fun on a Horse Farm, Build It Camp, Tennis Camp, Heads Up Baseball Camp, Fitness Boot Camp, Triathlon, Discount Amusement Park Tickets, Facility Rental and more! The guide is posted here and was mailed to all Penn-Trafford School District residents around mid-May. View the entire brochure in PDF format here

SIGN UP FOR THE 2009 PTARC TRIATHLON -- This year's triathlon will be held on June 20, 2009 at the Penn-Trafford High School. View the complete brochure and registration form. The PTARC triathlon is open to anyone age 6 through adult. Awards are given to the top finishers.

2009 BUSHY RUN TRAIL RUN 5K RACE & WALK -- Race/walk travels through the scenic trails of the beautiful, historical Bushy Run Battlefield, Route 993, Penn Township. Sunday, July 12, 2009. Awards given. View the complete brochure and registration form

SUMMER PLAYGROUND POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- Love kids? Playground Director positions are available at locations throughout the Penn-Trafford School District. 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, June 8-July 31, 2009. Applications are available at the PTARC offices in the Penn Township Municipal Building, Harrison City, PA. Call 724-744-2171 ext. 204 or 205.

PTARC/SHELLEY PROSKIN RECREATION CENTER -- Route 130 & Murrysville Road, Level Green. Large multi-purpose room seating up to 149 and full kitchen. Available 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday, for parties, showers, celebrations, meetings, meals, speakers! May be partitioned into 2 or 3 separate rooms seating 75 or 50 each. Click here for more information about our facilities available for rent.

INSTRUCTORS/LEADERS WANTED! Do you have a special interest, talent, or skill? Would you like to share that passion with others in our communities? Contact PTARC to set up an activity or class for a future session!

Who We Are

PTARC (Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission) is a nonprofit, intergovernmental organization providing residents of the Penn-Trafford School District in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with the opportunity for life-long learning, fitness, and fun through wholesome, affordable, recreational activities and safe, appealing facilities.

PTARC offers activities for both children and adults. YOU are our future -- Tell us what you want!

Classes -- Trips -- Discount Tickets -- Special Events

Three brochures are published per year -- fall, winter/spring, and summer. Brochures are mailed directly to each resident in the Penn-Trafford School District. Current offerings are also shown on this web site, www.ptarc.org.