What weโre about
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 (4+)
See all- Mini Social for Young Professionals814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery, State College, PA
We will be visiting the J.L. Farm & Cidery on June 27th to check out their awesome outdoor space and grab some drinks! This is a FREE event, but ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ด๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป-๐๐ฝ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฒ ๐ธ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐: https://forms.gle/u7A54mg8j7ZfEkt7A
The venue is hosting a food truck and live music. SCYP will grab a table or two. This will be an informal get-together to chat and check out the drink options. Just look for the blue SCYP tabletop sign - the same one you would see at our monthly Sips Social! Note: SCYP will NOT cover the cost of any food/drinks.
- "Trees of Tudek" Guided Walk for Young ProfessionalsTom Tudek Memorial Park, State College, PA
Join The State College Young Professionals for a leisurely walk-through Tom Tudek Memorial Park where you will discover common trees, their beneficial environmental impact, learn the basics of plant identification and basic botany terms. The walk offers an opportunity to connect with nature, ask questions, and observe the details that make each tree species unique.
The approximately 0.5-mile walk will take place on asphalt and/or gentle paths. Restrooms nearby. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Although not part of the tour you will also have the opportunity to view the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden, a unique attraction at Tom Tudek Memorial Park. For years, the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden has been a safe and thriving habitat for more than 30 resident species of butterflies. Thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers such as the Centre County Master Gardeners, the Butterfly Garden at Tudek Park has developed into a place to view beautiful butterflies and plant species in their native habitat.Please fill out the Google Signup Form to save your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffVzz3Z6VXFuOz_o0Zq_FN3mzk8G7esRwpr7r9TMV89Eln9g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114299897634300287851
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am
* Raincheck Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 11:00 amLength: Approximately 90 minutes
Location: Tom Tudek Memorial Park, 400 Herman Drive, State College, PA 16801
Herman Drive provides direct access to the parking area. Meet at the picnic tables under the trees near the entrance to the walking path.
The tour will be led by Tim Damico, Centre County Master Gardener and 1980 Penn State graduate of Horticultural Science with an emphasis on Ornamentals and Weed Science. His agri-business career spanned over 40 years working with working with major agri-chemical, fertilizer, and biopesticide companies. Tim is a contributor to numerous Master Gardener Programs including the Ag Progress Day Demo Gardener, Mt Nittany Middle School Program, Home Grown, Penn State Tomato Trials and serves as a mentor to new trainees. Tim also serves on the Master Gardener Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Centre County Ag Council, an advocacy team for the College of Agricultural Science and Penn State Extension
- July Sips Social for Young ProfessionalsDoggie's Pub, State College, PA
Join us on Wednesday, July 9th at Doggie's Pub in Downtown State College for our monthly social!
THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT โ no invite needed!
Address: 108 S Pugh St, State College, PA 16801
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 9th at 5:30 PM โ 7:30 PMAbout Sips:
Sips is a chance for you to network with new folks, catch up with old friends, and learn about the many upcoming SCYP events. Bring your friends or co-workers with you, itโs a great time for all. Our Sips socials typically have 35-40 attendees.Non-Members:
Not a member? Just want to test drive SCYP for a night? Stop on by! Non-members may attend Sips for $8. Participate in a Sips and youโll get a chance to meet with current members, board members, and see what SCYP can offer you. By the end of Sips if you would like to become a member, you may apply your $8 to the cost of your membership!Members:
Card-carrying SCYP members get in free to our monthly Sips events and enjoy many perks throughout the year. Have you picked up your 2025 SCYP membership yet? You can get it here: https://square.link/u/LK4UilW0 - Arts Fest Volunteering for Young ProfessionalsCentre Safe, State College, PA
Help keep Arts Fest beautiful and have fun along the way! ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐: https://forms.gle/Dq6far3fHRrV96dv7
We will work together as a group and make our way all throughout Arts Fest, making sure that the many trash and recycling cans get emptied and are available for the many attendees. Not only is this a unique way to see Arts Fest, it's also a great way to see all of the effort and appreciation that goes into creating and running such a large event. We will also be making a well-timed pit stop at Zeno's or A's Pub halfway through our shift for some much deserved refreshment. Additionally, if you cannot commit to the entire 3 hours but still want to help out, just let us know.
๐ช๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐น๐ผ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ก๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ฒ. ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ (๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ). ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ง-๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฎ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฝ, ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ด๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น.
Centre Safe, 140 West Nittany Ave, State College
***Please note that this is right in the middle of the festival and you cannot easily drive to the meeting spot. There is parking available at some downtown parking garages and side streets, but it is preferable to park further away and walk to the meeting spot. Please keep this in mind when arriving.
