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

2008 WINTER/SPRING ACTIVITY POSTED -- Fun activities for January through May 2008 for all ages, including: Mother/Son Bowling, Swimming, Little Tyke Morning Gym, Pony Party, Tiny Tot Ballet, Archery, Cheer-Nastics, Golf, Guitar, Hip Hop, Karate,
Tennis, Volleyball, Body Sculpting, Girls Night at the Spa, Constructive Construction, Ceramics, Pilates & more! The guide is posted here and was mailed to all Penn-Trafford School District residents around December 24, 2007. - View the entire brochure in PDF format here

FRIENDS OF PTARC GALA -- An evening with the FACES of our community to fund recreation for Penn-Trafford’s future. The Friends of PTARC FACE Gala honors the men, women, volunteers and businesses committed to making our community great. Attendance, sponsorships, basket donations available. Detailed information available February 1.
          Chairperson: Jennifer Miele, WTAE TV Channel 4 Action News Reporter
          Location: Pluma Restaurant, Irwin
          Time: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friends of PTARC is accepting nominations for the 2008 FACE awards. Click here for the nomination form.

PTARC/SHELLEY PROSKIN RECREATION CENTER -- Route 130 & Murrysville Road, Level Green. UPPER LEVEL NOW OPEN! 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, PA DCNR-funded, 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.