2024-25 Deadlines
Registration Opens
August 19, 2024
Service/Fundraising Deadline
June 6, 2025
50+ hrs reported on MobileServe
1st Year | $400+
2nd Year | $600+
3rd/4th Year | $750+
Captains | $1,000+
Middle School Requirements:
25+ hrs reported on MobileServe
7th & 8th grade | $300+
Donations can be made on Give Lively
How to Register for Y-Corps
Before deciding to register and commit, Y-Corps is a comprehensive 6-month service-learning program for students who want to make a difference in their communities and around the Commonwealth and country, culminating with a 7-10 day service trip in July.
Consideration for team placement will be made dependent on date preferences and Y-Corps experience. Priority for team placement will be given to juniors and seniors with previous Y-Corps experience. Preferences of freshmen and sophomores (or those who have no Y-Corps experience) will still be given careful consideration. Middle school students will be assigned to the middle school trip.
1. Registration
When you click the registration button below, you will need to enter a username and password. This is temporary set up for the 2024-25 school year to help make our current system more secure. If you need help with the log in process, click here or email Aly@kyymca.org.
Once you are set up and logged in, you will be taken to the "Please choose what you would like to do page". there you should first choose:
- "STUDENT: REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM"
- Then select "Y-CORPS REGISTRATION"
Applying to be a Captain? Do the same as above, just make your last choice "Y-Corps Captain Application"
2. Create Your Fundraising Page: Immediately after registering
This year, we are introducing a non-refundable deposit for all Y-Corps students. In order to complete your registration, you must go to Give Lively, set up your page, and donate $25 to your page.This non-refundable deposit is your first step towards your fundraising goal! As a reminder, all the money you raise during your Y-Corps journey (including this $25 deposit!) goes towards the KY YMCA Youth Association scholarship fund to help students just like you attend our programs!Note: Your registration is not complete until you make this deposit. Once you make this deposit, you are free to begin completing service hours and fundraising!
3. Direct/Indirect Service | Deadline: June 6, 2025
At least 50 hrs+ logged on MobileServe
Middle school is required at least 25 hrs+ logged on MobileServe
Your team code will be communicated via email at a later time and date.
Complete and report at least 50 hours of service between the time of your registration to Y-Corps and June 6th. You will also identify a Passion Project of your choice at Y-Corps Institute. Your Passion Project will consist of 5-10 hours at one organization (middle school) or 10-20 hours at one organization (high school). A form will be shared with all participants via email by May, 2025.
4. Philanthropy | Deadline: June 6, 2025
Goals based on years of experience.
Fundraising will take place between your registration to Y-Corps (when you will create your fundraising page) and June 6, 2025. Fundraising pages can be set up here.
Donations can be made here. All donations are non-refundable.
1st Year | At least $400
2nd Year | At least $600
3rd/4th Year | At least $750
Captains | At least $1,000
Middle school requirements are below:
7th & 8th grade | At least $300
Your team code will be communicated via your confirmation email when registering. If you do not receive this email, please contact Becca Dunn at becca@kyymca.org.
It is important to remember that 100% of the funds you raise are given directly to teens just like you through the KY YMCA Scholarship Fund so that they can attend our programs. Each student who registers for Y-Corps is expected to meet a fundraising minimum target aligned with their experience level (number of years in Y-Corps).
5. Y-Corps Institute | Dates: April 19, 2025
The Institute is a a training retreat that focuses on the four types of Y-Corps service (direct service, indirect service, philanthropy, and advocacy) as well as team building. Once dates are announced, any conflicts with these dates should be communicated with Becca Dunn as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about applying for Y-Corps, please direct them to Becca Dunn at becca@kyymca.org.