Conference Details
The Leadership Training Conference is for students in grades 6-12 and will be held at Lindsey Wilson College in June 8-11, 2024 in Columbia, KY. LTC participants will be separated by grade (6-8 and 9-12) in their small groups and in their sleeping rooms, but will otherwise experience conference programming together.
LTC participants will stay in lodging facilities on-site. Meals will be provided by the on-site dining hall (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners). Dietary accommodations will be met by the dining hall or KY YMCA staff. Dietary information for each student will be utilized based on the information provided on their student info form. Please make sure this form is up to date with all needs.
If you have additional questions or do not receive the pre-conference email a week prior to conference, please reach out to becca@kyymca.org.
Conference Forms
Each school year, students/their parents are required to fill out a student info form. It should be updated prior to each event as it contains important emergency contact and health information vital to keeping students safe.
Please print, fill out, and bring the following forms with you on the first day of LTC to check in.
YMCA fire suppression agreement 2024
YMCA minor liability release 2024
YMCA adult liability release 2024
COVID Student Waiver Form
Authorized Student Pick-Up Release Form
Student Safety and Code of Conduct Form
Health and Safety Protocols
LTC COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols
Menu
*The menu in the chart below is tentative and subject to change based on venue availability.
| Date | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 | n/a | n/a | Carved Pork Loin, Krispy Cajun Fish, Chicken Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Edamame, Steak Fries |
| June 9 | Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Waffles, Potato Puffs, Biscuits & Gravy, Oatmeal | Meatloaf, Chicken Rings, Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, "Green Beans, Zucchini & Tomato", and Red Potatoes | Grilled Ham and Apples, Beef Tips and Rice, Cheese Lasagna, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Japanese Veggie Blend, Roasted Red Potatoes |
| June 10 | Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Cubed potatoes, Biscuits and Gravy, Oatmeal | Carved Turkey, Sloppy Joe, Fried Flounder, Mashed Potatoes, Yams, Steamed Broccoli | Carved Roast Beef, Chicken Nuggets, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Baked Beans, Ranch Style Potatoes |
| June 11 | Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patty, French Toast Sticks, Tater Tots, Biscuits and Gravy, Oatmeal | n/a | n/a |
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Information
Please note that Lindsey Wilson is in CENTRAL TIME ZONE
Students need to bring their signed forms with them (see above).
- Registration will be in front of Harold J Smith Hall. It will start at 1:00 PM (CST!!!) & end at 2:30.
- Students who have not arrived by 4:00 PM CST may have to wait until 5:30 PM to check-in; all students must check-in by 8:00 PM on June 8, 2024.
- Student drivers will need to park in the lot in front of Smith & Richardson (the dorms).
- Students can be picked up at 12pm/noon CST on June 11, 2024 after closing session
- Guardians are invited to attend a session meeting at 10:30 AM CST and are welcome to join the closing session; guardians can leave with their student at noon.
- We will be selling merch during check-in and check-in.
On the map below, buildings in red are check-in sites and buildings in blue are conference and check-out sites.
Rooming
- Students will stay in dorms on-site.
- Each room sleeps three to five people.
- The beds are twin size bunk beds; students are responsible for bringing their own bedding (sheets and blanket, or sleeping blanket, and pillows).
- Bathrooms will be ensuite bathrooms; students are responsible for bringing their own toiletries and towels (including hand soap).
- All lodging is equipped with air-conditioning and heating.
Pack List
Students will receive a packing list in their pre-conference email with more details.
- Bedding (sheets & blanket or sleeping bag, and pillow)
- Toiletry Items (shampoo, soap, body wash, deodorant, toothbrush & toothpaste, hairbrush, etc.)
- Towels
- Shower shoes
- Comfortable, seasonally appropriate, informal clothes (including shoes you don’t mind getting dirty)
- (Optional) Small amount of cash for Global Initiatives Fundraiser and $1 raffle tickets
- WATER BOTTLE - it will be hot, be sure to have a refillable water bottle!
- Journal and pen
- Instruments, original poetry, etc. for Expression Session/Talent Stage
- Snacks are allowed and encouraged, but please no products with nuts.