Emilie Hettinger, Author at YMCA of Centre County

Your YMCA. Your Community.

October 22, 2026

The Penns Valley YMCA offers high school students opportunities to get active, access resources, explore careers, and make a difference in their community.

Get to the Gym

Ready to work out? Transportation from the high school to the Penns Valley YMCA is available after school on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Make Membership Affordable

Financial assistance is available for YMCA memberships and programs, so cost doesn’t have to stand in the way.

Click here to learn more or contact Liz Toukonen at [email protected].

Get Support with Weekend Meals

The YMCA’s Weekend Food Program helps provide food for students to take home for the weekend. Click here to learn more.

Explore a Career in Fitness and Wellness

Interested in personal training or a career in wellness? Gain hands-on experience through an internship at the YMCA, working with individuals across a wide range of fitness levels. Contact Duane Schmader at [email protected] for more information.

Have a Voice at the YMCA

We’re looking for an outgoing high school senior to join our YMCA Advisory Committee! Share your ideas, represent your peers, and help shape the future of the YMCA in your community.

Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

Interested in getting involved? Contact Liz Toukonen at [email protected].

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Text Messaging Alerts

January 19, 2026

We’re excited to introduce a new text messaging system so you never miss important YMCA updates. By subscribing to our text alerts, you’ll receive timely notifications about:

Facility closures, early closings, or delayed openings
Schedule changes or cancellations
Weather-related updates
Other important YMCA announcements

You’re In Control!
You can choose which YMCA branch(es) and alert groups they want to hear from, so you’ll only receive messages that matter to you.

Subscribe to Text Alerts by Branch

Use the links below to subscribe to alerts from the YMCA locations you visit most:

During the opt-in process, you’ll be able to select the specific alert groups you’d like to receive messages from. To add additional groups later, simply click the form above, re-enter your information, and select the new group(s). You may unsubscribe at any time.

If you experience any issues opting in, please contact us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to assist you.

We look forward to keeping you connected with important YMCA updates—delivered straight to your phone!

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Stay Informed

November 11, 2025

At the Y, we know how important it is for our members to stay informed about schedule changes, weather closures, and program or event updates. That’s why we share information through multiple channels—emails, social media, our website, and mobile app—so you can get the updates you need in the way that’s most convenient for you.

MOBILE APP

Our mobile app allows you to view current schedules, register for programs, store your membership card for easy check-in, and more! Search “YMCA of Centre County” in the app store and turn on notifications to receive important alerts right on your mobile device.

Turn on notifications to receive alerts:
1. Click the circle with your initials in the top-left corner of the screen.
2. Select Settings.
3. Go to Notifications.
4. Toggle Class Reminders to ON.
5. If you’re still not receiving alerts, check your device’s notification settings and make sure they are enabled.

WEBSITE ALERTS PAGE

The “Facility Alerts” page on our website lists all current alerts for the day. Before you head in—especially during bad weather—check this page to see if classes, programs, or events are running as scheduled.

Click here to view the Facility Alerts page

SOCIAL MEDIA

Stay updated on cancellations, alerts, and other important news! Each YMCA branch has its own Facebook group. Click the links below to follow your branch.

If you’re interested in keeping up with us on other social media platforms, click the links below to follow us there!

Instagram
TikTok
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LinkedIn

EMAIL

In the event of a branch closure or other alerts affecting a large number of members, we send updates via email. Please ensure the email associated with your membership is current—or subscribe to our mailing list by clicking the link below.

SUBSCRIBE HERE

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Mobile App

August 1, 2023

Setup/Download Instructions:

Visit the app store on your smartphone.
Search YMCA of Centre County or click the link below if you’re viewing this page from a mobile device.
Download the app to your mobile device.
Open the app and click the “Login” button at the bottom of the screen. You can click “Skip and explore”, but you will not have access to many of the features available to YMCA members.
Enter the email address or phone number associated with your member account. If you’re not sure what that is, please stop by the front desk or email [email protected].
Enter your password.
- If you’ve used our program registration system before to sign up for events or programs online, you likely already have a password. Enter this now.
- If you’ve never signed up for a YMCA program online, create a new password.
You’re ready to use the app! Set up your profile and browse the features available.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Apple: Click Here to Download

Android: Click Here to Download

Mobile App Features:

YMCA of Centre County members can elevate their fitness experience with this new mobile app! It’s your all-in-one platform to easily monitor your workouts, track progress, and achieve your fitness goals with engaging insights and motivation.

This new mobile app offers a wide array of features, including:

Workout Tracking: seamlessly capture all of your workout data from gym equipment or manually enter it.
Training Plans: optimize your workouts with personalized plans provided by your personal trainer.
Activity Levels: stay motivated with encouraging milestones as you progress to higher levels.
Schedules: manage class schedules with ease to keep yourself on track.
Program Registration: register for programs right from your mobile device.
Facility Alerts: subscribe to receive important alerts regarding class cancellations, facility closures, etc.
PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

Using The Mobile App: