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 nicole@kyymca.org.
Rooming
Camp Cedarmore lodging is camp-style bunk beds with eight students to a room. Each sleeping room has a private bathroom.
Roommate requests can be submitted via the registration form. Please note that while roommate requests are considered, we cannot guarantee that your requests will be accommodated.
Please note that rooming assignments are based on age, grade, gender, and roommate requests. This information is taken from what is provided to us in your KY YMCA portal account, as well as your GFI registration form.
Pack List
Students will receive a packing list in their pre-conference email with more details.
- Bedding (Twin XL 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 and walking around in)
- Reusable Water Bottle (refill stations are located throughout campus)
- Journal and Pen
- Instruments, original poetry, etc. for Expression Session/Talent Stage
- Snacks are allowed and encouraged, but please no products with nuts!
If you have any concerns about obtaining any items listed on the above packlist, please reach out to Nicole at nicole@kyymca.org.
Program FAQ
In addition to the overall program experience, the in-person conference fees will include:
- Program materials
- Meals during the conference
- Lodging
- Conference Shirt
Students will be sent a reminder confirmation email one week prior to conference with details such as pack list, directions and more!
In the event you need to cancel your registration, please visit the GFI Refund Policy Page for our policies and procedures.
Contact nicole@kyymca.org. She will attempt to arrange transportation with other students in your area.
It is the policy of the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association that if a student gets sick more than twice, they will need to leave the conference. If a Y staff member feels the two times were not related to food or nerves, then we recommend they go home, but it is overall the parent/guardian and Y Staff member’s decision. At any time if a student has a fever they must be sent home. If a student cannot be picked up immediately due to distance, the Y Staff will try to move them or their roommates to another room in order to not spread illness.
Contact nicole@kyymca.org or call the Kentucky YMCA office at (502) 227-7028.