Join your peers November 17-21 in Kingsport, TN for a week of learning and networking! If you are viewing this page from a mobile device, registration links will be at the bottom of the page.
Schedule of Events:
Schedule coming soon!
If you are viewing this page from a mobile device, registration links can be found at the bottom of the page.
Class Costs
This cost includes a light breakfast and lunch on the day of training as well as a printed course manual and supplies. Snacks will be included throughout the day. If costs are prohibiting you from attending a training event, complete this form to be considered for a scholarship. The Peer Communities Gathering is a free event, but does require pre-registration by November 9th.
Half-day: $35
Half-day with Lunch: $50
One-day: $100
Two-Day: $175
Payment and Cancellations
We do not currently have the ability to collect payment online. Therefore, your Association will be invoiced after the in-person training event. For all Y-USA courses, cancellation can happen through LCDC through November 9th. Associations will be charged for any staff who registered but does not attend a training in full.
Hotel Information
If you will be traveling in from out of town, we have reserved a room block at the Meadowview Conference Resort and Convention Center. This hotel is recommended but not required. Training participants are responsible for their own hotel costs and the negotiated rate is $139 per night. The last day to reserve a room is October 24th. Cancelations made within 48 hours of arrival will forfeit one night's room & tax.
Interested in becoming a trainer?
All courses marked with an * in the table above have the ability to accommodate trainer candidates. If you are interested in serving as a trainer candidate, or would like to become a trainer in the future, contact Laura Solomon at lsolomon@ymcamidtn.org.
Questions?
For any questions regarding classes, please contact Laura Solomon at lsolomon@ymcamidtn.org. For any questions regarding the Peer Community Gathering, please contact Kate Kennedy at kkennedy@ymcamidtn.org.Questions about Leadership Certification or navigating the Learning & Career Development Center (LCDC) platform? Check out our FAQ page.
Course Descriptions:
Join us for an In-Person Peer Communities Gathering and connect with peers throughout the TN Y Movement! Peer Communities are open to all staff and provide a space for participants to discuss emerging practices, troubleshoot common challenges, learn innovative approaches and inspire collaboration. Haven’t joined a peer community yet? Learn more and register here.