Potluck and Kickball Game

Join us for a Summer Potluck Picnic on Saturday, June 27, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Tom Tudek Park!

We’ll be gathering at Pavilion 3 for an afternoon of great food, games, and community. SCYP will provide hot dogs and bottled water, and attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite dish, snack, or dessert to share. Please sign up here to let everyone know what you’re bringing:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eNb5BuCZ0WoeJlBLWHaD22_DtmMxA4W1fpg5MfIKoAY/edit?usp=drivesdk

We’ll also be organizing a friendly pickup kickball game, so come ready to play or cheer from the sidelines! Feel free to bring lawn games like cornhole, Kan Jam, ladder toss, or anything else you’d like to share with the group.

Location: Pavilion 3 at Tom Tudek Park
https://crpr.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=133

Whether you’re a longtime member or new to SCYP, this is a great opportunity to connect, relax, and enjoy a summer afternoon together. We hope to see you there!

SCYP Volunteer: DelGrosso’s Kids’ Day

Volunteer to help the local Public Media run their Kid’s Day event and earn a free park day pass and lots of Delgrosso’s sauce.
WPSU, the Public Media Station for Centre County, is running their annual Kids’ Day at Delgrosso’s Park and SCYP will be joining this year with some volunteers. We’ll be helping with setup and running activity tables. Opportunities will range from just supervising a bubble blowing station to even wearing the Daniel Tiger mascot costume if you’re interested.
Activities will be outdoors under tents, and water will be provided throughout the day to avoid the weather. Delgrosso’s will be providing a pizza lunch around noon.
All volunteers will receive: 1 free day pass to Delgrosso’s Amusement and Water Park, 1 commemorative WPSU/Delgrosso’s Pizza Sauce, and a box containing a variety of Delgrosso’s Sauces (2 Pasta Sauces, 2 Pizza Sauces and a Sloppy Joe Sauce).

Current Carpool has 5 open seats, but we can look into another carpool if there are more volunteers.

Fill out the form here if interested: https://forms.gle/FUm3bBcjRx1qyTpH9

Location: DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash Water Park, 4352 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Tipton, PA 16684
Carpool Meetup: WPSU Station Parking Lot, 100 Innovation Blvd, University Park, PA 16802

Date/Time: Saturday, June 13th. Event runs 11AM-3PM. Carpool leaving WPSU Station a bit after 9AM and returning by 4PM. Split Morning/Afternoon Shifts available if not carpooling.

June SCYP Social

Summer is here, so we’re headed back downtown! State College Young Professionals is hosting our June SCYP Social Wednesday June 3 at Antifragile Brewing Company from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. SCYP Social presents you the chance to meet new people, catch up with friends, and learn about upcoming SCYP events. 

Brewing more than just beer, Antifragile also offers coffee, tea, kombucha, wine, and craft cocktails. There’s something for everyone! Group appetizers (including their famous cheesesteaks and pastries) will be provided using your entry fees/membership dues. Bring your friends or co-workers with you! We hope to see you there!

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 the social if you would like to become a member, your entry fee will go towards your membership.

SCYP members entry is covered 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

Location: Antifragile Brewing Company – 324 E Calder Way, State College 

Time: Wednesday June 3rd, 5:30-7:30 pm

2026 SCYP Brew Tour

The annual SCYP Brew Tour is back, and we are making our way in style via Motorcoach towards St. Mary’s/Clearfield/Dubois to spend an eventful day visiting four breweries and a distillery!

Check out this year’s awesome lineup:

– Dented Keg Brewing Company (lunch options)

– Chicken Hill Distillery

– Straub Brewery

– The Brew Bank Brewing Company

– Angry Goat Gastropub (dinner options)

**Not the biggest fan of beer but don’t want to miss out on the fun? All of the brewery stops serve a combination of cocktails/mocktails, local wines and ciders!

We will meet at the N. Atherton Weis Markets parking lot in the morning, boarding the bus for departure at 9:45am. Anticipate some fun trivia entertainment on the bus! We will return to the Weis parking lot around 8:45pm. Lunch and dinner can be purchased at the designated locations listed above. Additionally, it is always encouraged to bring your own water and snacks for along the way.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀, 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀! Tickets MUST be purchased in advance using the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/WJJWcga1gmoJGMYWA

Ticket Pricing:

– 2026 SCYP member: $59

  *Members may each purchase up to 1 additional guest ticket at member pricing!

– Non-members: $75

  *Interested in a 2026 SCYP membership? Link provided in the form above

See y’all on the brew bus!

Nuclear Reactor Tour

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

April Sips @ Champs North Atherton

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

SCYP Coffee Club

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

Climb Nittany 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/

Trivia Night at PSU Golf Courses

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)

SCYP Volunteer: Maple Harvest Festival

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