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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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LEGO Robotics Club

The LEGO Robotics Club is part of the LEAP after-school program at Lincoln Elementary School. The 6-week program provides 4^th and 5^th grade girls the opportunity to explore computers and robotics technology in a nurturing, girls-only environment under the guidance of college-age mentors.

Research suggests that programs like this are effective tools to challenge the gender divide of men and women in high paying, technology-oriented careers. Mentors are provided through the Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College. LEGOs is also provided in an after-school format for 4^th and 5^th grade boys. To register your child for the Fall or Spring sessions of LEGOs, contact teacher Lyne Aurand.

This year, Gettysburg High School student Kasey Rathgeber started a LEGOs program at Gettysburg Middle School to bridge the gap between our elementary school program and STEM Savvy at Gettysburg High School. The group meets once a month. See Kasey or Mr. Tesoriaro at the middle school to get involved.

Find out how you can support LEGOs and our other women’s empowerment programs.

Fourth and 5th grade girls at Lincoln Elementary School work with Gettysburg College students to build and program robots during the Spring 2010 LEGO program.