Centre County Young Life
In Young Life we invite kids to follow Christ, care for them regardless of their response, and change lives in the process.
Young Life doesn't start with a program. It starts with adults who are concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don't happen overnight — they take time, patience, trust, and consistency.
We believe in the power of presence. Kids' lives are dramatically influenced when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God's love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.
What does Young Life look like? Check out the video below!
Meet our Staff
Matt Shea - Area Director
Matt has been on staff with Young Life for 6 years! His first three years on staff were spent in in Fayette County, PA. Following his time there, him and his wife Sophia moved to Centre County in 2022. Matt attended Penn State University where he was a volunteer Young Life leader at State College High School. He grew up in Montoursville, PA where he first encountered Young Life in high school.
Email: mattshea36@gmail.com
Phone: 570-560-0446
Kelly Wamboldt - Direct Ministry
Kelly has been on staff with Young Life for 4 years! Kelly attended Penn State University where she was a volunteer Young Life leader at Penns Valley High School. In 2022, Kelly married her husband Josh who also leads Young Life at Penns Valley. She grew up in Dillsburg, PA where she first encountered Young Life as a sophomore in high school.
Email: kellydonaldsonyl@gmail.com
Phone: 717-817-1554
Meet our Committee
What is Committee?
Young Life is making a difference in the lives of kids around the world because we are supported by adults who care about kids in their community. For every talented Young Life staff person, there is a team of dedicated volunteer leaders which works directly with kids. In each community, the local "committee" — composed of parents, Young Life alumni and civic leaders — provides a foundation of financial, administrative and moral support for the local Young Life team. Are you interested in joining our Committee? Reach out to Matt or Kelly to receive more information!
Jake Nold: Committee Chair
Robin Kramer & Sarah Jones: Leader Care Coordinators
Josh Rupert: Camp Scholarship Coordinator
Keira Rupert: Banquet & Events Coordinator
Thomas & Emily Leach: Camp Care Specialists
Diane Elliott: Capernaum Coordinator
