As someone who has never climbed before, I had a really positive first time at Climb Nittany. I…read morehave quite a few friends from school/work who climb multiple times a week, one with a membership who offered to take me and show me the ropes (pun intended). Since I'm not the bravest soul, I didn't really do much research into climbing before I went for fear it would turn me off and I would chicken out, so I really went into it without much of an idea for how it would go. The staff got me checked in, and I had to watch a safety video in order to sign their waiver. I think you can technically watch it before you show up there and sign the waiver ahead of time, but I didn't do that so I spent a few minutes sitting down to go through that. Once I got that figured out l, they had me do a brief 15-20 min training on using their auto-belay system (so you can climb and be belayed without needing a friend to hold the ropes for you). The training was thorough and the guy (I think maybe the owner) doing it was nice and reassuring. As I said earlier, I have been in an introverted funk not trying new stuff so this was big and scary for me, haha! After I finished the training and check-in with rental gear, I tried some of the bouldering routes and then did two tall climbs. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be, but I think that's partly because I thought I would be terrible and embarrass myself. But they have lots of options for easy routes (green is the easiest!) and there are people of all skill levels in the gym so if you take a break you can usually still learn just by watching others around you. On a more technical note, the building itself was super clean, the rental gear all seemed clean and well maintained, and the staff were super friendly and definitely made me feel welcome as a newcomer to the sport. There's a small "normal" gym in the corner with a few pieces of equipment like an exercise bike, too, for warming up or cooling down. A few final thoughts- I am definitely going back! Climbing is a pretty cool sport and a great workout. Plus it's pretty social, and after the year(s) we've had lately, social activities are especially nice. I also kept thinking how cool it was so many kids go there to climb, and how it would be awesome to have a birthday party there with friends (regardless of age!). Their prices are a little high but it definitely gets cheaper if you lump together (I.e. the 10 visit pass or a monthly membership are cheaper per visit than a single day pass), so keep that in mind.

This ended up being a super fun stop for us when we had some time to kill in State College. I…read morevisited with my two daughters aged 12 and 10. I thought the prices were very fair. We got free rentals because we were first time customers. Our belay instructor was very sweet and patient with us. It didn't take too long for us to train so we could go up. There were enough climbs to make it interesting and we didn't have to wait even once. The best part for me was how clean it was. Not always the case with climbing gyms and always a nice surprise!

This place is frozen in time. It feels like you've gone back 50 years the moment you step in…read more Classic equipment, fixtures, and style. Could truly be a very trendy spot (only downside is they do not sell beer/alcohol). Really enjoyed my visit here and am looking forward to going back.

Most of the staff is lovely. Most management is wonderful. Boss could use some improvement on…read morepeople skills, as well as management skills towards staff.

There was nothing there my kids, disappointed, and the tower was too high people almost hurt my kidread more

My two kiddos loved this park! Suitable for toddlers and big kids. Bring your bikes, there's so…read moremuch space to play and ride.

Clean, professional, and my kids love it here! The coaches genuinely care about the kids and want…read moreto see them succeed whether it's competitive or for fun.

4.5. The stay busy with all the events held at the center. Sometimes parking is a bit difficult to…read morefind.

Only went once but it looks nice for sledding, I was jealous of the kids that were sledding down…read morethe hill

This park is mostly known for sledding in the winter, but it's also heavily used by runners and has…read morea nice connection (across a covered bridge) to a bike path. There's a small picnic pavilion, a beautiful stream, and a small playground area at the top of the hill.

Easy to make reservations online and check in was automatic. RV parking was level and we had…read morefull-hookup and 50 amps. I got to take the dogs for their walks in the woods and see lots of birds, squirrels, and pollinators. I wish we could have spent more than one night here.

Absolutely gorgeous park with so much to do and see. They have a full campground with hookups and a…read morerustic one also. You can rent anything from a boat to a yurt or cabin. The rangers are amazing people. You can swim, fish and there is hunting lands nearby.

Ahhh, Woodward. My…read moreson and I just retuned from our 5th year. It has become our Mecca every summer. He for the skateboarding program and I for the volunteer parent staff. I have so many things to say about this place and yet can't even think where to begin. Woodward has numerous programs: Skateboarding, BMX, Inline skating, scooter, snowboarding, gymnastics and cheer (and soon Mountain Biking). The facilities for each discipline are world class. The instructor are world class (and in many instances, literally, they are WORLD CLASS and rated so in the world). The staff and directors are so solid and concerned for the welfare and quality of programs for the kids. There is really nothing that I come away with that is negative. The kids that come into WW for the summer are given the opportunity to learn their sport but also they are given the chance to live within their own borders and decisions (they have no clue how many parental eyes are there keeping them safe). From the youngest campers (7) to the oldest (18). They come out at the end of the week better, not just as athletes but as humans. This past week, a young man (7) who's dad was also a parent volunteer, made the decision, by himself, to try out for the Mini-Mega ramp. The drop-ins for this ramp start at 25 feet and go up to 31. It is immense to me at 6'2". I cannot imagine what it looks like to a 3 foot tall, 7 year old. It was his decision on his own terms. He passed the test and was allowed to ride the biggest ramp in camp and possibly the east coast. The growth from that one choice is amazing. He was surrounded by positive people who gave him the freedom to choose and then given all the support necessary in a safe environment. This is where men and women are made. Not in the hovering of parents but in the ability to make a life choice and have the support of those around you (again, in a safe environment). This is only one of myriad stories. Woodward is special. It's our home-away from our home-away from home. My son lives for his week away and hopefully will be a Junior Counselor next year becoming part of the tradition of a storied and grand place where kids fly, independence is granted and celebrated, and lifelong friendships are made. I cannot say enough about this place. It's not perfect but perfection is overrated. My only complaint is that at some point my son will age out and I will not be able to go for my one week during the summer to see my WW family, skate poorly and enjoy the camp and the strange and wonderful town of Millheim PA. It will rank as one of the worst things that will ever happen to me. If you can send your kid, then you should. It will be one of the greatest times of their lives and they will talk about it forever. Once Woodward, always Woodward. Til next year I will continue to dream of shredding around the bowl and down the snake run. Only 358 days til we return.

I had so much fun at Woodward camp So many activities and I…read morelearned new skills and accomplished my goals

Everything you need on campus besides classes. Bookstore, lots of food options, meeting space, and…read morestudy space.

physical plant is great. but, really, could have been better…read more the student activities for students tend to die off because they are chosen and run too often by administrators. the HUB has an advisory board that "meets at least twice a semester" (!). A real student organization to set up activities would lead to more lively program in this space. Not using students to lead and program in this area is sad, and helps lead students to off-campus activities (e.g., drinking), because they are not offered leadership opportunities on campus. This is also leads to the HUB being not a leader in the ACUI.org You will not see a list of events. you will not see a lecture series (at least on the web site), you will not see a movie series. You will no longer see Late Night at Penn State (events on the weekends at night). You will not see student-led program initiatives. oh, and yeah, I'm glad the bookstore is there, but it sucks. it does not do its basic job very well, which is providing textbooks. But, you cannot complain to the university because they outsourced it. If you are in the HUB management, please do correct the web site and include more students in the leadership roles. They are messy and wrong, but they do turn into leaders and learn from it. That is really part of your job, if my dad taught me correctly. but, a great space, well used, and fulfills half of what a student union can do.