History of EYARC

     The Eastern York Area Recreation Commission (EYARC) was founded in November of 2002 with the assistance of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). EYARC was created out of the great demand shown for organized recreational opportunities in your area. Operation of EYARC began in April of 2003.

The Eastern York Area Recreation Commission is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to encouraging a sense of community in the Eastern York Area by providing professionally organized recreational and educational programs and activities. The Commission is dedicated to bringing you programs available in athletics, fitness, recreation, education, culture, entertainment, wellness, family events, child care, and travel opportunities for community members of all ages.

EYARC is a partnership of Lower Windsor Township, East Prospect Borough, Yorkana Borough and Eastern York School District. There are two representatives from each participating municipality that creates the Eastern York Area Recreation Commission Board. The Board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Lower Windsor Township building. Everyone is welcome!

The Board of EYARC has adopted the following mission statement as the basis for their programming:

Mission Statement

The Eastern York Area Recreation Commission exists to offer a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities and services to the citizens of Eastern York County. Programs are designed to promote physical, intellectual and emotional well-being of the participant thereby contributing to quality of life.
 

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Staff

Office Personnel

Director
Tim Smith

EYARC would like to welcome Mr. Timothy Smith to the organization and community. Originally from Southern York County, Tim graduated from Millersville University in 1998 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Athletic Coaching. He comes to us with a vast amount of experience in recreation and child care. Tim has served as a SACC Director for the YMCA, as an Assistant Director for Kinder Care, as well as a Program Director for the Lebanon Valley YMCA, where he ran numerous recreational programs for both adults and children. As Tim begins his employment with EYARC, he looks forward to the continued growth of the commission.
Tim has been married for 8 years, and is the father of two children, Jordan and Zoe. In his free time, he enjoys sports, playing with his kids and spending time with his wife.

School Age Child Care – Wrightsville Elementary

Site Director
Tammy Bardo

Tammy started working for EYARC in March of 2008. She is a graduate of Eastern York High School and Millersville University. She has a BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood, so she brings a lot of experience to the before and after school program. Tammy is the mother of two boys and is a resident of Yorkana.

Assistant Group Supervisor
Kendria Bitonti

Kendria joined the EYARC team in 2007 when EYARC began offering the SACC program at Wrightsville Elementary School. She has a CDA in School Age Child Care. Kendria also assists EYARC with programs such as Fun Nite and Tee Ball. Besides her employment with EYARC, she is a co-owner of Lake Clark Marina and Notary. She has one son, Dylen.

Assistant Group Supervisor
Lindsay Nolan

Lindsay has been working in child care for the past six years and became an employee with EYARC in 2007. She lives in Lancaster with her husband and enjoys listening to music and working with the youth in her church.

School Age Child Care – Kreutz Creek Elementary

Site Supervisor
Ashley McOwen

Mrs. Ashley McOwen has joined us on October 25, 2010. She is originally from Tremont, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County, but moved to York when she married in 2009. Ashley attended high school at Pine Grove and earned a Bachelors degree in music education at West Chester University

Assistant Group Supervisor
Katara Flaharty

 

School Age Child Care – Canadochly Elementary

Site Supervisor
Roxanne Young

Roxanne currently attends Harrisburg Area Community College pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She also has a CDA in Child Development. Along with being the Site Supervisor at the Canadochly school age program, she teaches the three year old class in EYARC’s Creative Preschool. Roxanne is the mother of two children, Paige and Masyn. In her free time she enjoys hunting, fishing and camping with her family. She has been employed with EYARC since 2006.

Assistant Group Supervisor
Lisa Ehrhart

Lisa started with EYARC in May 2011. She is married with two children, Chad and Kelly, and has a granddaughter Skye.
She loves spending time with family and friends...especially with SKYE!!

 

Assistant Group Supervisor
Daryl Snyder

Mr. Daryl Snyder has also joined the Canadochly Staff on November 1, 2010. Daryl has been working with children for the past five years, ages ranging from 1 year olds to school age children. In Daryl’s spare time he enjoys watching sports, and enjoys playing different sports as well. Daryl has been an employee of the YMCA and is currently employed by Small Steps when he isn’t working for the EYARC.
 

Assistant Group Supervisor
Brianna Sites

Brianna Sites is new to EYARC, joining in April 2011 and is enrolled in the SACC program at Kreutz Creek elementary. She graduated from Eastern York school district and actually was a student at Kreutz Creek! She currently attends HACC York and Lancaster and is attending Penn State Harrisburg in the fall semester. She is majoring in Elementary Education and loves to be around children.
 

Creative Preschool

Director/Teacher
Leah Russell

Assistant
Cindy Wivell

Cindy has been working at the Creative Preschool for the past 5 years. She is married with four daughters ages 24, 21, 18 and 15. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog and reading mystery novels.
 

Instructors

Lisa Strong (Kickboxing, Step Aerobics, Ball Toning)

 I am married and a mother of three girls ages 9, 11 and 15. I am originally from Baltimore, Md (GO RAVENS)!! I started teaching kickboxing, step aerobics and stability ball about 12 years ago at a local gym in Dundalk Md. After moving to Pa., I started teaching for Lower Windsor and have been for near 7 years now. I truly enjoy teaching fitness classes!
My hobbies are camping with my family, working out, cookouts, and watching all 3 of my girls play soccer. I try to enjoy life to its fullest!

Fran Spangler (Ballroom Dancing)

Suzanne Martin (Tai Chi)

Brooke Bensinger (Zumba)

Shirley Hastings (Chair Yoga)

Employment Opportunities

Thank you for considering employment with the Eastern York Area Recreation Commission. Current openings are available in the SACC program. Must be available between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:00 am as well as 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Contact Tim Smith at 246-8155 or email to eyarc@comcast.net for more information.

For an application, please download an application here.

College Internships and Practicum’s are available throughout the year. For more details, contact Tim Smith at
(717) 246-8155 or eyarc@comcast.net. We offer internships in Behavioral Science, Recreation, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education majors.

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Facilities Rentals

If you are interested in renting a facility for your event or activity, the following is a listing of contacts:

Lower Windsor Township
Facilities available at the township include the Gymnasium, Social Hall, Pavilion and Sports Fields.
Contact EYARC at (717) 246-8155 or Lower Windsor Township at (717) 244-6813 for pricing and availability.

East Prospect Borough Hall Rentals - contact Don Barshinger at (717) 252-0177.

Yorkana Fire Hall Rentals - contact Charlene Hose at (717) 757-2456.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

As a not-for-profit organization, we are only successful through community support. Through generous sponsorships, EYARC has been able to fulfill its mission as well as better the community in which we live and work. If you or your business is interested in becoming an EYARC sponsor, we are looking for help with the following events and programs:

All Sponsorships can be mailed to EYARC at 113 Walnut Valley Court, Wrightsville, PA 17368. Checks can be made payable to EYARC.

2012 Sponsors:

Den's Service
Fink and Company
Tighe Retail LTD
County Line Quarry, Inc.
Schmitt's Service Center
Kreutz Creek Valley VFW Post 7045
Long Level Marina Inc.
Barry's Country Food Market

 

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Volunteer Opportunities

Eastern York Area Recreation Commission has volunteer opportunities in coaching youth sports, summer camp assistance, and teaching educational and wellness programs. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tim Smith at (717) 246-8155.

Thank You Volunteers & Helpers

Michelle & Leroy Wheeland, Deb Stevens, Luch Kocher and Nita Smith

For manning the kitchen for the Fall Craft Festival. Breakfast was fantastic as always. Kudos also for selling through all the chicken pot pie. Everyone knows that Nita makes great pot pie.

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Contact Us

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Municipal Information

The following Municipalities participate with EYARC.

Lower Windsor Township:
To find current information, the latest newsletter, road project dates, and other important information, go to www.lowerwindsor.com

East Prospect:
East Prospect Borough meetings are the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Borough Hall.

Yorkana:
Yorkana Borough meetings are the 1st Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Yorkana Fire Hall.

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