The GEARS Recreation Office will be closed on June 3 and June 4. During this time, customers will still be able to call the GEARS office at 717-367-0355 and register for classes over the phone. However, in-person assistance will not be available, and visitors to the office will not be able to receive service inside the building. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone during normal business hours. Thank you for choosing GEARS Recreation!

Welcome to GEARS
[Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services Inc.]
When you get into GEARS you become part of something bigger, your community. It’s where you live and we’re here to do one thing, make it better. Opportunities to meet new people, grow as a person and just have fun at any age, can be summed up in three simple words.
LIVE. LEARN. PLAY.

Elizabethtown Chamber’s Non-Profit of the Year
We are truly honored to have received the Elizabethtown Chamber’s Non-Profit of the Year award and deeply grateful for this recognition. The partnerships, collaborations, and sponsorships of many local businesses and groups allows us to continue to serve the wonderful families and individuals of our community. We also want to celebrate ALL of the incredible non-profit organizations in our community whose dedication and passion make a meaningful difference every day. Thank you for your support and participation!
LIVE. LEARN. PLAY.
Summer Playground
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We also just registered Caroline for Summer Playground at the Community Park. It is one of her favorite activities and something she looks forward to each summer :)
– Beth
Iddy Biddy Basketball
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My daughters are enrolled in the preschool basketball classes that are going on now. They absolutely love it and want to sign back up.
– Sarah S.
Camp Ladybug
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Thank YOU. All those happy faces today prove camp ladybug is worth the effort.
– Pat M.
BEARS Basketball Camp
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Thank you so much for creating such a fun and information basketball camp! My son absolutely loved it and learned alot of new skills in the process! In appreciation of you and your camp team.
– Jennifer M.
Basketball Clinic
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Thanks for a great skills program, they learned alot!
– Alison S.
Swim Lessons
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Luca LOVED the class, and we will definitely be back next year! Bonnie is incredible, and in a short amount of time, we've seen a big change in Luca's stamina and persistence in the pool.
– Alicia B.



















































