About us
Established in 2009, we are a dynamic group of professionals that view State College as a great place to call home. It's no secret that State College is a transient town. We understand it can be difficult to socialize and feel close to the community. SCYP creates a welcoming environment for all young professionals. We may be a group young professionals, but at heart this is a organization to socialize. Our members are typically between the ages of 22 and 45, but we do not have an age requirement. If you are young at heart and have a passion for our area, you're welcome...no encouraged...to join!
Membership dues can be purchased at https://scyoungpros.com/membership/. Not sure if you're ready to commit? That's okay! Check out an event or two.
We have three main values at SCYP.
Live
No matter what brings you to the State College area, we are one community. At SCYP, we believe in being active and involved in making our community a better place. We volunteer and fundraise with a passion and energy for everyone living in Happy Valley.
Work
Everyoneโs favorite subject! Chances are you might have moved to State College for a new job or potentially graduate school (thatโs work, right?) We get it. We work here, too! SCYP provides a year-round forum for young professionals to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. No matter your profession, together we build a foundation upon which State College can build its future.
Play
Life canโt be all work โ We have some fun along! State College has an abundance of opportunities to kick back, relax, and have fun. Whether you are settling down or passing through, we may be colleagues and neighbors, but most of all, we are friends.Whether itโs on the softball field, at a happy hour, or volunteering, SCYP offers events to meet new people and make new friends.
Upcoming events
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Volunteer: Maple Harvest Festival
Shaver's Creek Environmental, 3400 Discovery Rd, Petersburg, PA, USWe 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)!
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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 - 1:30pmSCYP Volunteer: Maple Harvest Festival โ State College Young Professionals
4 attendees
Trivia Night at PSU Golf Courses
Penn State Golf Courses, 1523 W College Ave, State College, PA, USPSU 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)Trivia Night at PSU Golf Courses โ State College Young Professionals
1 attendee
Past events
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