about us

The nuts and bolts of your YWCA; everything you need to know about what makes your YW work.

membership

The YW has something for everyone: rec memberships include fitness center, pool, gym, racquetball, aerobic classes, and lots more. Several membership levels are available as well as day passes and financial aid.

sports & fitness

Have fun, get fit: exercise in our state-of-the-art fitness center, grab a racquet and head into the racquetball courts, join a game of pick-up basketball, or check-out one of several fitness classes!

aquatics

The only indoor pool in Adams County open to the public. Join a team, learn to swim, get fit, or just have fun.

child care

Structured, loving, safe & educational; enroll your child in the YWCA child care program that best fits your needs. We’re the largest provider in Adams County.

community outreach

The YWCA offers programs that encourage discussion about racial justice and appreciation for the diversity in our community, and provide women and girls opportunities for economic advancement.

road scholar

The YWCA has been the sponsored site for Road Scholar program for over 15 years. Find out how you too can be a part of Adventures in Lifelong Learning.

give

There are many ways you can help the YW carry out its mission: make a donation, volunteer your time, sponsor an event and much more. Help secure our future and theirs.

special events

Looking for information on our annual races or to consign something for a YWCA Gettysburg sale? There’s always something big coming up; come see for yourself!

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Employee Benefits

All YWCA employees receive a free family rec pass as part of their employment package.

All full-time employees are offered:

Enrollment in health, dental & vision insurance,
Generous vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave,
1/2 price child care, and
discounts on most YW programs.

Welcome to the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County

The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

We are a community membership organization founded by women. We serve people of all ages, races, religions and economic levels. Our goals are:

• To provide opportunities for physical, spiritual and
   emotional well-being.
• To address changing needs and to improve the quality
   of life.
•  To foster understanding among all peoples.

This Saturday, tickets will go on sale for Dancing with the local stars!

More information available under ’special events’

News Alerts
One of the nicest features of this site is that our members may check our site for important updates regarding upcoming events, closures and class cancelations. The News Alerts button on the right side of your screen will list all breaking news and notices. With minimal effort, you can subscribe to these notices and have them delivered to your email account or your cell phone. Click on the News Alerts button to get started, or use the embedded links in this paragraph.