Institute Overview

Y-Corps Institute is required for all students accepted to serve as part of Y-Corps. If you are interested in joining Y-Corps, please register for the 2024-25 program.

Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2025

Arrival: 10:00 AM, EST
Departure: 4:00 PM, EST

Location: TBA

Transportation: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Institute, but we highly encourage carpooling with other Y-Corps members in your area!

Institute Checklist | Review before arrival:

• Print, sign, and bring the Y-Corps Code of Conduct, Release Form, Venue Waiver.2024, and COVID-19 Waiver
• Lunch and snacks are provided
• Pack a sleeping bag/blanket, duffle bag, pajamas, journal & pen/pencil, and water bottle
• Come prepared for a training/workshop setting – be ready to learn!
• Wear your team colors:
  • STTC - Kentucky Bluegrass (wear cool colors like blue, green, teal, and purple)
  • STTS - Southern Sunset (wear warm colors like orange, red, maroon, and yellow)

If you have any questions about preparing for Institute, please email Becca Dunn at becca@kyymca.org.

Institute Programming

After we announce our Y-Corps teams each winter, the program officially kicks-off at the Y-Corps Institute – a required training where Y-Corps participants will be trained in the 4 types of service at the core of the program:

• Indirect & Direct Service – Planning and Executing Service, Networking, Building Partnerships with Community Organizations, and Coordinating Regional Projects

• Philanthropy – Donor Identification and Cultivation, Fundraising Strategies, and Donation Management

• Advocacy – YMCA History and Mission, Advocating for Y-Corps, Storytelling, Communications and Social Media

The purpose of this Institute is to prepare our teams to meet their service and fundraising requirements. However, it will also teach them the fundamentals of Y-Corps culture and allow them to spend time getting to know their fellow Y-Corps members.