Go For It

High School Go For It: January 14-16, 2012 Jabez, KY

Middle School Go For It: January 20-22, 2012 Crestwood, KY

What is "Go For It"?

Go For It is an inspirational and motivational experience that builds servant leaders through a focus on personal discovery and skills development. Through in-depth guided discussion, small group activities, and team building, teens hone leadership skills and explore their own values away from the pressures of their daily lives. In a rare space where teens can truly be themselves, students have fun, forge lasting bonds with peers from throughout the Commonwealth and return home better prepared to be effective servant leaders in their home, school and community.

Who should attend Go For It?

Students in grades 6 through 12 who are interested in learning more about themselves, becoming authentic leaders, making friends, having fun with amazing teens from all over the state should attend GFI! We will have two conferences: Middle School GFI for students in grades 6-8, and High School GFI for students in grades 9-12. Unlike the Youth Assembly or Model U.N., students do not attend Go For It as a group with an advisor from the school. Students register and attend Go For It individually.

Program Curriculum Includes:

Self-exploration
Understanding your leadership style
Celebrating diversity
Building and strengthening relationships
Learning from the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Discussing current social issues
How to address issues in your community
Setting life goals

Where will Go For It be held?

High School Go For It will be held at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center in Jabez, KY.

Middle School Go For It will be held at the Kavanaugh Life Enrichment Center in Crestwood, KY.

Both retreat centers offer a scenic and comfortable setting for our weekend experience. Group transportation from major population centers in Kentucky may be available.

What is the cost of Go For It?

Student YMCA member cost $199
Non-member cost $210

You can now pay online via Pay Pal! There is a $5 processing fee for paying online.

A Pioneer Discount of $100 is available on a limited basis to those students who are the first from their school to attend Go For It. On time registration required for Pioneer Discount eligibility.

When is the registration deadline?

Participants must be registered by December 30, 2011.

Are scholarships available?

The Kentucky YMCA is committed to enabling access to our programs to all interested students.

KYA financial assistance recipients may apply the same amount award to their Go For It registration. If financial assistance was not applied for at KYA, a student and his/her parent or guardian must fully complete the financial assistance request form and submit it to the Kentucky YMCA no later than December 20, 2011.

What is included in the cost of Go For It?

The fee includes:
• Program materials
• Meals during the conference
• Cozy winterized rooms
• T-Shirt

Students will be sent a map and a “what to bring” confirmation letter one week prior to the conference.

What if I have more questions?

Contact your Regional Director or call the Kentucky YMCA office at (502) 227-7028.