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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Cultural Celebration Events

The YWCA’s Cultural Celebration Events offer a venue to appreciate the diversity in our community. Since 2008, we’ve hosted events featuring the cultures of India, China, Mexico, Ireland, and Italy, and explored how traditions in those cultures are observed here in Adams County. We have also hosted a multicultural holiday celebration, including traditions of Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid al Adha, and Yule.

Our second Holiday Stories from Around the World celebration was held Dec. 9 at HACC Gettysburg! THanks to all of our presenters for sharing the stories of Christmas, ‘Id al-Adha, Hanukkah, Yule, and Chinese New Year.

Below left, members of First Baptist Church in Gettysburg portray a live nativity scene. Below right, a child creates a Chinese New Year wand.

If you have ideas for future cultural celebrations, please e-mail Ashley Andyshak Hayes or call 717-334-9171, ext. 113. Find out how you can support our cultural celebration events.

dancing with the local stars
Nearly New Sale

Cultural Celebration Events
Unity Walk