Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission (PTARC): Youth and Teen Activities

YOUTH AND TEEN ACTIVITIES

Fit 4 Every Body -Ages 8-12

Be active, eat nutritiously, and get fit! Fun physical activities and a healthy snack each day after school as well as smart meal and snack information for parents will assist the whole family in obtaining a healthy lifestyle!

Instructor: Sara Howell
Location: McCullough Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: 5 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 29 - February 28, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $49, Non-residents $59
Limit: 20 participants

Babysitting Certification - Ages 11 & Up

Learn skills necessary to provide a safe and fun-filled babysitting experience. Participants must be of age to obtain certification. Drinks provided. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: American Red Cross
Location: Penn Township Police Station, Sandy Hill Road
Day & Time: One day, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First session: February 9, 2008 OR
Second session: March 15, 2008
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $44, Non-residents $53
Limit: 10 participants per session

Archery - Ages 10-16

Learn the basic skills required for this traditional sport. Proper technique will be taught as well as basic bow shooting and target skills. Equipment supplied.

Instructor: Pete Miller
Location: Trafford Sportsman’s Club
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Tuesdays, January 22 - February 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $29, Non-residents $35
Limit: 14 participants per session

Cheer-nastics - Ages 6-11

Beginning guide to cheerleading. Basic tumbling introduced with cheerleading and dance moves. Learn a routine with jumps and tumbling. Wear exercise clothes and tennis shoes.

Instructor: Jennifer Miele
Location: Sunrise Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Wednesdays, January 30 - March 5, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $49, Non-residents $59
Limit: 15 participants

Advanced Cheer-nastics - Ages 12-16

For those with cheerleading experience, work on tumbling, cheerleading fundamentals and creating your own cheers and chants. Mock try-outs included. Wear exercise clothes and tennis shoes.

Instructor: Jennifer Miele
Location: Sunrise Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Wednesdays, January 30 - March 5, 7:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $49, Non-residents $59
Limit: 10 participants

Golf - Ages 12-17

Beginning golf etiquette and basic skills including grip, stance and addressing the ball. Bring your own clubs. Additional cost for buckets of balls.

Instructor: Ed Herbst, PTHS Golf Coach
Location: Kistler’s Driving Range
Day & Time: 4 weeks, Thursdays, April 10 - May 1, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $54, Non-residents $64
Limit: 12 participants

Heads Up Softball Clinic - Ages 6 & Up
Learn the basics of softball before the season starts. Covers fundamentals of throwing, hitting, base running and fielding. Drills and lead up skills performed.

Instructor: Denny Little
Location: Trafford Middle School Gym
Day & Time: 2 weeks, Saturdays, March 1 - 8, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $39, Non-residents $47
Limit: 20 participants

Stranger Danger Martial Arts - Ages 5-12

Learn the skills of martial arts to give you the power to make the right choices. Intended to help children deal with today’s peer pressures using the latest updated techniques to deal with strangers. Certified instructors. Traditional karate uniform required and available from the instructor for an additional $35.

Instructor: C.S. Kim Karate
Location: Level Green Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, March 3 - April 14 (no class 3/24), 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $64, Non-residents $77
Limit: 25 participants

Dexter’s Laboratory - Grades 1 - 5

Fun and amazing science experiments -- hands-on, promoting teamwork, use of measurements and recipes. Projects include “Oobleck”, disappearing ink, lava lamp, and never ending loop. Materials included.

Instructor: Sara Howell
Location: McCullough Elementary
Day & Time: 5 weeks, Thursdays, January 31 - February 28, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $34, Non-residents $41
Limit: 15 participants

Tennis - Ages 5 & Up

Beginning class for players who need to learn the four basic strokes and proper stance, grip and position. Intermediate class for players who wish to refine their strokes while adding pace, spin and control. Please bring your own racquet.

Instructor: Tom Merchant
Location: Penn-Trafford High School Courts
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Saturdays, May 3 - June 7
                    2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Beginners age 9 & up
                    3:15 - 4:15 p.m. - Intermediate age 9 & up
                    |4:15 - 5:00 p.m. - Munchkins ages 5-8
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents ages 5-8 $34, ages 9 & up $44; Non-residents ages 5-8 $41, ages 9 & up $53
Limit: 12 participants per class

Speed Stacking with Cups - Ages 6-12

Beginner: Anyone can learn to stack and unstack 12 specially designed plastic cups in pre-determined sequences. Individually or as a team, it’s a great eye-hand coordination exercise and lots of fun! Starter stack included. Competitive: Designed for students with prior experience and who would like to increase speed, accuracy and ambidexterity. Preparation/instruction for participants who have interest in competing! Bring your cups.

Instructor: Maddie Waight
Location: McCullough Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Mondays, Jan. 28 - March 10
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. - Beginning
5:30 - 6:15 p.m. - Competitive
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents beginner $24, competitive $19; Non-residents beginner $29, competitive $23
Limit: 20 participants per class

Beginning Karate - Ages 7-12

Have fun while training in traditional Japanese martial art/self defense. Develop full body coordination, proper stretching techniques and physically strengthen muscles. Discipline, manners, and respect attained.

Instructor: Dustin Baldis, Owner PA Shotokan Karate Club
Location: PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center
Day & Time: 5 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 29 - February 28, 8:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $54, Non-residents $64
Limit: 20 participants

Guitar - Ages 7-18

Learn the basics of guitar: how to read music, basic chords and improvisation. By the end of class students will be able to play songs and jam with friends. Bring acoustic or electric guitar.

Instructor: Dante Romito
Location: Sunrise Elementary
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Tuesdays, February 5 - March 11
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Ages 7-11
7:45 - 8:45 p.m. - Ages 12 & Up
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $49, Non-residents $59
Limit: 10 participants

Hip Hop Dance - Ages 7 & Up

Learn age-appropriate hip hop dance moves and short dance routines. Wear comfortable exercise clothes.

Instructor: Stacia Valle Martucci
Location: McCullough Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
First 6-week session: Jan. 29 - March 4 OR
Second 6-week session: April 1 - May 6
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $39, Non-residents $47
Limit: 12 participants per class

Pony Party - Ages 4-8

Children enjoy a chance to get up close and personal with a horse! Award winning instructor Karen Pikovsky offers kids the opportunity to experience grooming, petting, feeding the animal’s treats and more. Pictures with horses and a craft included.

Instructor: Karen Pikovsky
Location: Darby Downs Equestrian Center
Day & Time: One day, Saturday, April 5, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $39, Non-residents $47
Limit: 10 participants

Voice Instruction - Ages 7-12

Students will learn basic singing techniques, proper breathing and age appropriate songs to strengthen and showcase individual vocal needs. Learn to sing together while staying on your own voice part. No experience necessary. Bring a water bottle.

Instructor: Kristy Marsh
Location: Sunrise Elementary
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Tuesdays, January 22 - February 26, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $44, Non-residents $53
Limit: 15 participants

SAT Preparation-Math - Ages 14-18

Sharpen your mathematics and reasoning skills to prepare for the SAT. Develop techniques to improve performance. Learn and practice test taking strategies specifically focused on the math portion of the SAT. Materials provided.

Instructor: Ron Rometo
Location: Penn-Trafford High School LLA Room
Day & Time: 3 weeks, Saturdays, January 26 - February 16 ( no class 2/2), 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $79, Non-residents $94
Limit: 20 participants per session

Volleyball - Ages 10-15

Learn the basics of volleyball including rules, positioning, setting and serving. Technique and strategy also taught. Wear tennis shoes and knee pads. Bring a water bottle.

Instructor: Paulo Ferriera

Location #1: Harrison Park Elementary
Day & Time: Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
First 7-week session: January 28 - March 17(no class 2/18)
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $29, Non-residents $35

Location #2: Penn Middle School
Day & Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Second 7-week session: March 31 - May 14
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $49, Non-residents $59

Limit: 20 participants per session

Winter Ready Driving Safety - Ages 15 & Up

Learn how to safely negotiate wet and snowy roads by gaining an understanding of your vehicle and learning better car control. If it’s icy, don’t drive! Great for new drivers.

Instructor: Jim Locke, certified driving skills instructor
Location: Penn-Trafford High School
Day & Time: One day, Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $9, Non-residents $11
Limit: 15 participants