2009 KUNA Dates:
Junior KUNA #1: March 1-3**
Junior KUNA #2: March 26-28
East/West Senior KUNA: March 22-24
** Due to space restrictions at the alternate site, Fern Valley Holiday Inn, Junior KUNA #1 is currently at capacity. Please contact the office (502) 227-7028 if you are ONLY able to attend this date and have not yet reserved a country.
Click here for a list of KUNA 2008 Awards and Election Results
KUNA is a three-day experience in diplomacy that provides students and adult leaders with a greater appreciation for our global community through hands-on involvement with international issues and solutions. The conference is geared toward developing students’ international consciousness through role-play as they represent one of the members of the United Nations.
At KUNA students will
- Learn the importance of diplomacy as they share the views of the country they choose to represent
- Debate issues of the day that students have researched and written about while maintaining the perspective of their new citizenship
- Open the hearts, eyes and minds of students to cultural diversity and greater respect for human rights of all people
Junior KUNA is for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Senior KUNA is for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12 graders.
2009 KUNA Dates:
Junior KUNA #1: March 1-3**
Junior KUNA #2: March 26-28
East/West Senior KUNA March 22-24
** Due to space restrictions at the alternate site, Fern Valley Holiday Inn, Junior KUNA #1 is currently at capacity. Please contact the office (502) 227-7028 if you are ONLY able to attend this date and have not yet reserved a country.
Do not hesitate to contact your Regional Director for more information or to schedule a meeting with your group.
Click here for a list of UN member nations
Click here to see available countries for East Senior KUNA 2009
Click here to see available countries for West Senior KUNA 2009
How to Register: KUNA registration materials are in each Student YMCA Advisor Manual. Interested non-members may receive this information by contacting the state office at (502) 227-7028.
The Kentucky YMCA strives to provide support for any and all young people who attempt to participate in its programs without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin. Thus, financial assistance is available. Assistance is based on financial need and is non-transferable. In order to be considered for financial assistance, a student and his;/her parent must fully complete the financial assistance request form and submit it to the Kentucky YMCA by the deadline. Deadline February 1, 2009.