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Come join us in helping pack backpacks for local students in need! We will join a group of Penn State students on campus for their regular Tuesday packing event. The event end time is variable depending on the number of volunteers as we have a goal number of backpacks to pack, but is often less than 2 hours.

𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forms.gle/PNViFk5xmryHCfL87

Centre County YMCA’s Anti-Hunger School Backpack Program distributes over 1,500 backpacks each week to our county’s public schools. Local students enrolled in the Backpack Program receive a backpack each Friday (or final day of the week) during the school year to ensure students have enough food to eat over the weekend. Each backpack contains breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack for Saturday and Sunday. You can learn more about the Anti-Hunger program here. 

Location: PSU Wagner Building, 638 Curtin Rd, University Park, PA 16802

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21, 7:30pm – 10pm

What does a working nuclear reactor actually look like up close?  SCYP is hosting a private tour of Penn State’s Breazeale Nuclear Reactor on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:00 PM — one of the longest-operating university research reactors in the United States.  Get an up-close look at cutting-edge nuclear research, learn how reactor technology works, and hear from the experts who keep it running.

The tour is free, but registration is required to attend.  Be sure to reserve your spot in advance by filling out this form: Nuclear Reactor Tour

The reactor is located on the corner of Hastings Rd and University Dr across the road from the Greenberg Complex.  For more information, contact Wesley Owens at: (804) 754-5547, owenswp@gmail.com

Voodoo Brewing Co is hosting trivia, so join us for a fun night! This is a Voodoo brewing Co event but SCYP board members will be arriving early to reserve seats. There will NOT be a check-in table, but we’ll let you know where we are in the event discussion.

We encourage new and prospective members to come to this small group event.

***Due to reserved seating limitations, this event is capped at 12 seats (first come, first served). Please 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 spot!

https://forms.gle/EKgkEAmfKx62K4gi7

All skills and abilities are welcome – this is an opportunity for a fun night of conversation, food, drinks, and trivia!

Note: NO food or drink will be covered by SCYP at this event.

Get ready for a night you won’t want to miss! SCYP is lining up a group outing to attend the Kirtan Dinner, at the Bhakti Yoga Center, on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM.

This evening is the perfect mix of relaxation and community. Kirtan offers a music‑driven meditation experience (dancing totally optional), followed by a delicious vegetarian dinner, all for just $5. Check out the details here: https://bhaktiyogacenter.co/kirtan

To help the coordinator plan dinner, please fill out the form below to reserve your spot! Bring your friends, bring your coworkers! This is shaping up to be a warm, welcoming evening you’ll be glad you joined.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUJDOujcvTROZxRfwhK3eoVOCztX1DomPcd5X8KPmhiqhfpw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

You’d be a fool to miss the next State College Young Professionals Sips Social! We will be at Champs N Atherton on Wednesday April 1st from 5:30-7:30 pm. Sips is a chance for you to network, catch up with friends, and learn about upcoming SCYP events. Group appetizers will be provided to be shared using your entry fees/membership dues. Bring your friends or co-workers with you, it’s always a good time!

This month we will have guest speakers for the upcoming Special Olympics Summer Games at Penn State! Rae Stefaniak and other folks from Special Olympics Pennsylvania will come to speak about opportunities to volunteer and support the event, happening June 4-6.

Not a member? Just want to join us for a night? Stop on by! Non-members may attend Sips for $8. Participate in a Sips and you’ll get a chance to meet with current members and board members to see what SCYP can offer you. By the end of Sips if you would like to become a member, your entry fee will go towards your membership.

SCYP members get in free to our monthly Sips events and enjoy many perks throughout the year. To renew your membership or become a member, you can do so at check-in or sign up online here: https://square.link/u/MvHB7b53

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Location: Champs North Atherton (1161 N. Atherton Street, State College)

Time: Wednesday April 1, 5:30-7:30 pm

Location: Good Day Cafe 
286 W Hamilton Ave, State College, PA 16801

You’re invited to SCYP Coffee Club! We’re meeting at a fun, local shop for a morning of coffee and conversation. This event is open to SCYP members and guests alike.
Think of it like our monthly Sips Happy Hour, but with coffee instead of beer!

For March, we’re meeting at Good Day Cafe from 9:30am – 11:00am. If you’re interested in joining, please fill out your name and email address via the form below so we can anticipate attendance. We hope to see you there!

https://forms.gle/eJ5EgX92E6u6U5tv6

Note: the cost of personal food & drink will not be covered by SCYP at this event

Join your fellow young professionals on March 29th for an afternoon of the engaging, and socially-minded sport of indoor rock climbing at Boalsburg’s Climb Nittany. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned pro there are always good routes and boulder problems to solve at the gym. We are fortunate to be located 30 minutes to 3 hours driving from some “real” rock climbing spots, so who knows, you might develop a new passion and outdoor hobby!

Climb Nittany offers boulder problems (without ropes on short walls with thick padded floors) and roped routes (on ~40 feet tall). At least 1 climber has offered to belay (hold the rope) for participants wanting to try roped climbs! 

The event will be free for SCYP members going to the gym for the first time and discounted for several SCYP members returning to the gym. All others are welcome to join us! See the Google Form link for exact details!

We will climb for a few hours, then can optionally go out for a snack or drink locally in Boalsburg.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ty2D55O83Z1WpdIoYEDJFqfcNxPOedKfO16zaM5VLsk/

PSU Golf is hosting trivia, so join us for a fun night! This is a PSU Golf event so we have reserved seats. Please note the earlier than normal start time for this event. Trivia will be hosted inside the Walker Clubhouse by the Nineteenth Hole Cafe. We will NOT have a check-in table, but we’ll let you know where we are in the event discussion. We encourage new and prospective members to come to this small group event.

***Due to reserved seating limitations, this event is capped at 12 seats (first come, first served). Please fill out this Google Form to reserve your spot:

https://forms.gle/eGKnyYtsCge24No79

All skills and abilities are welcome – this is an opportunity for a fun night of conversation, food, drinks, and trivia!

Note: Personal food or drink will not be covered by SCYP at this event.

Where: 1523 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801

When: Tuesday, March 31st, 5:15pm (Trivia starts at 5:30pm)

We are seeking 8 eager (and hungry!) volunteers to help out at one of the State College area’s sweetest springtime events, the Maple Harvest Festival and Pancake Breakfast at Shaver’s Creek! Included in this event is an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with real maple syrup and locally-sourced sausage (free for all volunteers)! 

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forms.gle/5MTcJjLqnqLTNAZNA

We will be carpooling from the Weis Supermarket parking lot on Westerly Parkway. The event duration listed (8:30am – 1:30pm) includes driving time to/from Shaver’s Creek. The actual volunteer shift is from 9:00am – 1:00pm.

The Maple Harvest Festival has been celebrated at Shaver’s Creek since 1984 to teach people about the maple sugaring process from sap to syrup. At learning stations, visitors will learn the process and history of making maple syrup. Other festival events include live animal programs to learn about the resident birds, reptiles, and amphibians housed at Shaver’s Creek as well as live music. More than 1,000 community members attend the festival each year, and volunteers are key to its smooth operation.

Location: Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, 3400 Discovery Dr., Petersburg, PA 16669

Date/Time: Sunday, March 22, 8:30am – 1:30pm

Spring Break is our chance to go downtown for our annual SCYP Bar Crawl. Have a night out with us while the students are away! No RSVP necessary, just find us out on the town! (Or message us, its 2026 after all) Check back here and on our social media stories to see where we are throughout the evening!

When: Saturday March 14, 6 pm

Where: various Downtown State College bars (check back soon!)

Note: Attendees will be responsible for their own food and drink costs