Conference Details
The Go For It (GFI) Conference, which occurs annually over Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, is a three-day inspirational and motivational character development conference that builds servant leaders through a focus on introspective reflection, 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 to their communities better prepared to be effective servant leaders in their home, school, and community.
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.
Required Forms
Please print, fill out, and bring the following forms with you on the first day of GFI to check in.
Student Safety Code of Conduct
Child Drop-Off and Pick-Up Authorization Form
Camp Cedarmore Permission Slip
COVID-19 Waiver
Health and Safety Protocols
GFI COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols
Directions to Venue
Go For It is for students in grades 6-12 and will be held at Cedarmore Crossings Camp from January 18-20, 2024. Cedarmore is located in the rolling hills of Bagdad, Kentucky northwest of Frankfort. GFI participants will stay in the Boone Lodge. Directions to Camp Cedarmore
GFI Bluegrass and Commonwealth programs will both be held at Cedarmore Crossings. All middle school students will remain in their own conference groups and sleeping rooms. They will not be combined with high school students except for our large group sessions and meal times where staff and volunteers will be present if they need anything.
Lodging Details
- Students will stay in the Boone Lodge on site
- Each room sleeps up to eight people
- The beds are twin size bunk beds; students are responsible for bringing their own bedding (sheets, pillow, blanket)
- A bathroom is attached to each room; students are responsible for bringing their own toiletries and towels
- Each room is equipped with air conditioning and heating
Drop Off and Pick Up Info
- Students can arrive or be dropped off from 2:00-3:30 EST Saturday, Jan. 13th; the Boone Lodge is the drop off location at Cedarmore.
- Students can be picked up or leave at 12pm/noon EST Monday, Jan. 15th after closing session
- Guardians are invited to attend a session meeting at 10:30 and are welcome to join the closing session; guardians can leave with their student at noon
- Students can drive themselves to the conference with permission of their guardian; additional details will be provided in the pre-conference email
Meal Details
Meals will be provided by the on-site dining hall (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners). Click HERE for a Sample Menu. 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, please contact the GFI program Director Becca at becca@kyymca.org.
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.)
- Towel(s)
- 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.