The Kentucky YMCA Youth Association

is the largest YMCA youth and government program in the United States. We provide civic and social outreach programs for Kentucky middle and high school students helping them become engaged citizens and servant leaders, inspired to affect change in their school, community, Commonwealth, nation, and world.

Our Programs

KUNA

Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) is a 3-day conference in which 6th - 12th graders participate directly in simulated international diplomacy.

KYA

The Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) is a 3-day immersive educational opportunity in which middle and highs school students serve as part of a model state government.

Y-Corps

Y-Corps is a service-learning program for 7-12th grade students who want to make a difference in their communities, the  Commonwealth and the country.

LTC

Leadership Training Conference (LTC) is a 4-day, FUN-filled, conference for 6th - 12th graders that builds servant leaders through a focus on personal discovery and skills development.

Go For It (GFI)

Go For It (GFI) is a three-day inspirational and motivational character development teen leadership retreat for 6th - 12th graders.

YAL

Youth Advocacy Leaders is a team of student leaders who create positive change in Kentucky by actively seeking opportunities to network and create a collaborative voice for change.

Student Y

Student Y is a student-led program for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) interested in making an impact in local and global communities.

YKAP

Young Kentuckians Advocacy Program is a statewide advocacy training program for students grades 6-12 to expand their abilities to make a positive change in their state and local communities.

National Conferences

Delegations of Kentucky high school students are annually represent the Commonwealth at national YMCA Youth and Government conferences.

Upcoming Events

2024 KYA MIDDLE SCHOOL 1

Crowne Plaza Hotel Louisville-Airport

Program: KYA

Assembly Overview Welcome to the Middle School KYA 1 webpage! Please be sure to submit your online Code…

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2024 KYA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2

Crowne Plaza Hotel Louisville-Airport

Program: KYA

Assembly Overview Welcome to the Middle School KYA 2 webpage! Please be sure to submit your online Code…

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2024 KYA HIGH SCHOOL 1

Crowne Plaza Hotel Louisville-Airport

Program: KYA

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Our Social Media

Below is the live feed to our Instagram page.  This page is primarily focused on sharing images with our students. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn where we focus more on sharing info with parents, alumni, donors, volunteers and sponsors.  Still want more?  Check out our YouTube page with videos from our past conferences.

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