SCYP, Set, Spike! Join the fall volleyball league

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Ready to get on the court? SCYP is putting together a co-ed volleyball team for the upcoming Centre County volleyball league!

Whether you’re an experienced player or just looking for a fun way to get active and connect with fellow young professionals, come join SCYP, Set, Spike for the season!

šŸ“… Season begins: Wednesday, September 23
šŸ Games: Mondays & Wednesdays
šŸ’° Cost: $15 for SCYP members | $20 for non-members

šŸ”— Sign up here!

After you sign up, one of our team captains will reach out with payment information and additional team details.

Come set, spike, and serve with SCYP! šŸ™ŒšŸ

September Coffee Club

Get ready to enjoy some cozy, early Fall vibes as the SCYP Coffee Club returns to Kitchen Garden on Sunday, September 27th at 10am. Feel free to stop by and join us for breakfast, Coffee, tea, or whatever else you would like on a crisp Sunday morning.

Whether you’re a longtime SCYP member, brand new to the group, or just looking for an excuse to try out a new spot, we’d love to see you there! Ā 

Please fill out the Google form below so we know that you’ll be joining us:
https://forms.gle/LF4mJkR1TsFDV1T76

šŸ“… Date: Sunday, September 27
ā° Time: 10:00AM
šŸ“ Location: Kitchen Garden | 2137 S Atherton

Come grab a cup, stay for the conversation, and start your day with SCYP!

Trivia @ Champs on North Atherton

Join the State College Young Professionals for a fun night of trivia atĀ Champs’ North Atherton locationĀ onĀ Tuesday, September 29th! Check-in begins atĀ 6:30 PM, and we’ll grab seats together before trivia gets underway at 7:00PM.
Trivia is hosted by Champs, but SCYP board members will arrive early to reserve seating. There willĀ notĀ be a check-in table, but we’ll post our location in the event discussion so you can easily find the group.

We especially encourage new and prospective members to join us for this casual, small-group event!
***Due to reserved seating limitations, this event is capped at 12 participants (first come, first served).

PleaseĀ fill out this Google Form to reserve your spot:Ā SCYP Trivia Night at Champs Sports Grill Sign Up
Whether you’re a trivia pro or just along for the laughs, all knowledge levels are welcome. Come enjoy an evening of great conversation, food, drinks, and friendly competition!

Please note: Food and drinks are the responsibility of each attendee and will not be covered by SCYP.

Board Games in the Park

Join us for some casual board gaming fun in one of State College’s public parks. SCYP will be providing a large variety of both casual and hobbyist board games to try out. You are also free to bring your own board game if you’ve been looking for some people to play with. A casual evening of gaming to end the week.

Some example of Board Games SCYP will be bringing to the event: Clue, King of Tokyo, Monopoly, Munchkin, Red Dragon Inn,and many more!

There is no fee nor attendance limit to this event. It is open to anyone to drop in and out as they want, any experience with board games welcome. We’ll be set up in a pavilion with plenty of tables and cover for the listed time frame (though if you come early you have more chances to get in on games!).

SCYP will not be providing any food for this event, but people are free to bring their own if they’re wanting to enjoy some dinner alongside the games.

Where: Spring Creek Park Pavilion #1

When: Friday, September 11th 2026, 5:00PM-8:00PM

Open Board Meeting and Focus Group

Do you have a vision for the future of a vibrant Downtown State College? Well, we have an impactful way for you to share it! The Borough of State College and Downtown State College Improvement District has asked for our inputĀ as young professionals for developing a Master Plan for the area.Ā 

We have scheduled a focus group session for SCYP members with their consultants on Wednesday, September 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. It will meet in Room 220 of the State College Municipal Building (243 South Allen Street, State College) and we will connect with the consultants via Zoom.Ā If you cannot make it in person, a link will be shared with you so you can join virtually. There is space in the Google Form linked below to share your thoughts if you cannot attend.Ā 

Possible topics include: 

  • What is your favorite thing about Downtown State College?
  • What brings you Downtown most often?Ā 
  • Are there things you would like to see (events, retail offerings, etc.) that would bring you Downtown more frequently?
  • Is there something preventing you from visiting Downtown more frequently?
  • How do you typically get to Downtown State College?
  • What improvements to Downtown State College do you feel would make the biggest impact?

Please complete this Google Form if you plan to attend or want to share your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbdSCZ6O1X8yVMya8BRNni06pZrlUI9dUkFANsVuCgLmH6OA/viewform

The SCYP Board will be holding its meeting there from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. If you are interested in one of our open board positions, please plan to attend. Otherwise, feel free to come early to see what that board is planning for the fall and rest of the year!!

Open board positions include: Sports & Recreation, Volunteering, Social Experience, and Personal Development

Hope you can join us!