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
- COVID-19 Waiver
- Participant Acknowledgement of Risks Page 1
- Participant Acknowledgment of Risks Page 2
Health and Safety Protocols
Directions to Venue
Go For It is for students in grades 6-12 and will be held at Camp Loucon from January 18-20, 2025.
GFI Bluegrass and Commonwealth programs will both be held at Camp Loucon. 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 sleeping cabins on site
- Each room sleeps up to four 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
- Drop off and pick up information will be announced closer to conference dates.
- 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). 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. If you believe this form should be updated, click this link and go to student forms, where you will find the info form. Anything you submit will overwrite what is in our system.
If you have additional questions, please contact the GFI program Director Becca at becca@kyymca.org.
Helpful Tip for First Time Groups
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.