Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission

YOUTH AND TEEN ACTIVITIES

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. Bring a bag lunch, beverage, paper & pencil.

Instructor: Angie McDonald
Location: Penn Township Municipal Building
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
First session: February 11, 2012 or
Second session: March 17, 2012
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $54, Non-Residents $64
Limit: 15 participants/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
Time: Tuesday, 6:00-7:30 pm
6-week session: January 24-February 28
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $29, Non-Residents $35
Limit: 14 participants

Ballroom Dancing - Ages 8-16

Classes will focus on three American-style smooth dances and four American rhythm Latin style dances. Techniques for posture, leading, following and basic dance partner movement will be taught. No partner necessary.

Instructor: Luanne O’Brien, Integral Ballroom
Location: Integral Ballroom, 3371 Wm. Penn Hwy., Murrysville
Time: Monday, 5:30-6:30 pm
          First 4-week session: January 9-30
          Second 4-week session: February 6-27
          Third 4-week session: April 2-23
          Fourth 4-week session: May 7-28
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $39, Non-Residents $47
Limit: 25 participants per session

Dexter’s Laboratory - Grades 1-5

Fun & amazing science experiments hands-on, promoting teamwork, use of measurements and recipes. Session 1 projects include CSI fingerprinting, shoe prints, ice cream taste testing, test your senses. Session 2 projects include: elephants toothpaste, hands-free egg shelling and shaving cream art. Materials included.

Instructor: Sara Howell
Location: Harrison Park Elementary
Time: Monday, 6:00-7:30 pm
First 5-week session: March 5-April 2
Second 5-week session: April 16-May 14
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Early Bird $34, After Feb 27 $39, Non-Residents $41
Limit: 15 participants per session

Incredible Inventions: Robotics - Ages 7-11

Build awesome robotic models featuring working motors and sensors. Work in teams under guided instruction to build and program Lego models. Robot samples: crane, windmill, venus fly trap.

Instructor: Snapology
Location: PTARC Shelley Proskin Recreation Center
Time: Monday, 9:00 am-12:00N
One Day: February 20, 2012 (No school)
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $36, Non-Residents $43
Limit: 40 participants

If you would like to stay all day and register for both Robotics courses, bring your lunch and PTARC will provide lunchtime supervision!

Robotics: Lego Battle Bots - Ages 9-14

Can you build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win in head-to-head combat? Learn basic strategies for building sturdy structures and apply that knowledge to build your robot for friendly competition.

Instructor: Snapology
Location: PTARC Shelley Proskin Recreation Center
Time: Monday, 1:00-4:00 pm
One Day: February 20, 2012 (no school)
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $36, Non-Residents $43
Limit: 30 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
Time: Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm
4-week session: April 12-May 3
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Early Bird $54, After Apr 5 $59, Non-Residents $64
Limit: 12 participants

Girl’s Field Hockey Clinic - Grades 5-12

Basic skills will be reviewed and taught. Scrimmages will take place. All ability levels will learn something new. Please bring shin guards, mouth guard and water. Sticks and balls provided.

Instructor: Cindy Dutt
Location: PTHS Warrior Stadium
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
2-week session: May 2012
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $39, Non-Residents $47
Limit: 20 participants

Reduce & Reuse - Grades 4-6

Did you know that the average American produces 4 1/2 lbs. of garbage every day? In a fun and interactive manner we will focus on why we need to reduce and reuse; ways to reduce the amount of trash and reuse it in a creative way! During each class we will complete a craft by reusing items we would normally throw away!

Instructor: Natalie Reese
Location: Sunrise Elementary
Time: Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm
3-week session: March 15-29
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $21, Non-Residents $25
Limit: 15 participants

The Tennis Academy: Winter Tennis Warm Up - Ages 6 & up

Get out your racquet and tune up your skills, sharpen up your volleys and serves in a non-competitive environment. Bring your own racquet.

Instructor: Tom Merchant, USTA Clinician
Location: Level Green Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Time: Monday, 7:00-8:00 pm
4-week session: January 23-February 13
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Early Bird $34, After Jan 16 $39, Non-Residents $41
Limit: 15 participants

The Tennis Academy: Learn to Play Tennis - Ages 5-12

For those who have never picked up a racquet, learn to play tennis with the USTA progression method; the fastest way to learn the game! Bring your own racquet.

Instructor: Tom Merchant, USTA Clinician
Location: Level Green Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Time: Monday, 6:00-7:00 pm
4-week session: January 23-February 13
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Early Bird $34 After Jan 16 $39, Non-Residents $41
Limit: 15 participants

The Tennis Academy: 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, USTA Clinician
Location: Penn-Trafford High School Courts
Time: Saturday, 2:00-3:00 pm - Beginners Ages 9 & up
                         3:15-4:15 pm - Intermediate Ages 9 & up
                         4:15-5:00 pm - Munchkins Ages 5-8
          6 weeks: May 5-June 9
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Ages 5-8 $39, Ages 9 & up $49, Non-Residents Ages 5-8 $47, Ages 9 & up $59
Limit: 12 participants/class

The Tennis Academy: Beginner Game Play - Ages 5 & up

For those who have completed the intermediate tennis level and wish to focus on actual game play. Students will play games while perfecting technique and strategy and learn how to keep score.

Instructor: Tom Merchant
Location: Penn-Trafford High School Courts
Time: Monday-Friday, 4:00-5:00 pm
One Week: May 21-25
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Early Bird $41 After May 14 $46, Non-Residents $49
Limit: 10 participants

The Tennis Academy: Semi-Private Tennis Lessons - Ages 8 & up

For the serious tennis student, focus on skill development and individual instruction. Please indicate beginner, intermediate or advanced skill level on registration form. Group time according to skill level. Adults welcome!

Instructor: Tom Merchant, USTA Clinician
Location: Penn-Trafford High School Courts
Time: Monday-Friday, 4:00-4:30 pm Beginner or 4:30-5:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced
First one-week session: May 7-11
Second one-week session: May 14-18
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Early Bird $59 After Apr 30 $64, Non-Residents $71
Limit: 3 participants/session

The Tennis Academy: Junior Tennis Match Play - Ages 13-18

Get prepared for competitive high school team play! Improve your skills, learn what to expect and how to react to situations in a team setting. Participants matched by skill level. Bring your own racquet.

Instructor: Tom Merchant, USTA Clinician
Location: PTHS Tennis Courts
Time: Saturday, 5:00-6:00 pm
6-week session: May 5-June 9
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $59, Non-Residents $71
Limit: 8 participants

Beginning Karate - Ages 7 & up

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. No uniform required.

Instructor: Dustin Baldis, Owner PA Shotokan Karate Club
Location: PA Shotokan Karate Club, 129 Murrysville Road, Level Green
Time: Monday & Wednesday, 6:15-7:00 pm
4-week session: January 24-February 16
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Early Bird $54 After Jan 17 $59, Non-Residents $64
Limit: 10 participants

Music: Beginning Private Lessons - Ages 10 & up

Students will enjoy individualized instruction focusing on building strengths and confidence. Lessons available for guitar, voice, piano, flute, drums, saxophone and clarinet! New students only. Please specify type on registration form.

Instructor: Bentley & Romito Staff
Location: Bentley & Romito, Rt. 130, Irwin
Time: Instructor will contact you to schedule. Six 1/2-hour lessons.
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $64, Non-Residents $74
Limit: None

Tweens to Teens Yoga - Ages 11-14

A special yoga class just for teens and tweens! Easy yoga poses help build strength, focus and confidence while teaching a positive method of relaxation after a stressful day. Bring water and a yoga mat.

Instructor: Liz Farneth
Location: McCullough Elementary Library
Time: Thursday, 5:00-6:00 pm
First 6-week session: January 19-February 23
Second 6-week session: March 8-April 19 (canceled 4/5)
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $59, Non-Residents $69
Limit: 20 participants per class

Beginning Knitting - Ages 10-16

Learn the basics of knitting; cast-on, knit stitch, purl stitch and cast-off. Students will knit a purse with yarn of their choice! $8 materials fee payable to instructor at class.

Instructor: Sally Holbein
Location: PTARC Shelley Proskin Recreation Center
Time: Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm
4-week session: February 1-22
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $49, Non-Residents $59
Limit: 10 participants

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 ball and water bottle.

Instructor: Paulo Ferriera
Location: Penn Middle School Gym
Time: Friday, 6:00-7:00 pm - Beginning
                     7:00-8:00 pm - Intermediate
                     First 6-week session: January 20-February 24
                     Second 6-week session: March 9-April 20(Canceled 4/6)
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $29, Non-Residents $35
Limit: 20 participants/session

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. Bring lunch, beverage, notepad, pencil & calculator.

Instructor: Ron Rometo
Location: Penn Township Ambulance
Time: Saturday, February 25, 8:00 am-4:00 pm & Sunday, February 26, 12:00 N-4:00 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents $89, Non-Residents $107
Limit: 20 participants