For the health and safety of all the attendees, please monitor your health prior to attending this in-person event. If you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms, we strongly encourage you to take an at-home COVID-19 test or to stay home. Please contact events@yja.org if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for prioritizing the safety of our community!

Other Special Accommodations

If you need any health-related or any special accommodations or have any questions, please contact the Director of Events and the YJA Co-Chairs at events@yja.org. We want all members to attend YJA events regardless of their identities, background, pre-existing health conditions, etc. and will attempt our best to accommodate requests.

YJA has outlined its 2025-2026 in-person events rules and regulations on this document. All attendees are required to review and agree to these rules and regulations during the registration process.

Official 2026 YJA In-Person Rules and Regulations

Key Rules and Regulations

1. Please be respectful of other attendees in your speech and actions. Any inappropriate comments, language, and actions will not be tolerated.
2. There is a strict policy against the possession of or consumption of any alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, vapes, or illegal substances at any time during Summer Day.

Those who are reported to have acted inappropriately or to have significantly impacted others’ experiences in a negative way will be subject to consequences at the discretion of the Regional Coordinator and other members of the YJA Executive Board present at the Summer Day.

We want to state the boundaries of the event clearly to ensure that everyone learns, grows, is respected, and has fun! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email events@yja.org.

YJA attempts to make its events affordable for all attendees. Each attendee will be responsible for the cost of their transportation to Summer Day. 

Donations

We would greatly appreciate it if you could help YJA by choosing to add a donation at the time of payment. This would help us raise the money we need to ensure YJA remains affordable for as many potential attendees as possible.

Financial Assistance

We want to ensure that financial reasons are not a barrier for YJA members from attending YJA events. Please fill out this Financial Assistance Google Form if you would like to be considered for financial assistance for a 2026 YJA Summer Retreat. Financial assistance will be awarded based on your application on a first-come, first-serve basis until our allocation of funds is exhausted. If you have any questions, please email events@yja.org.

We understand that sometimes your plans may change or things may come up. If you need to cancel your registration, here’s our cancellation policy:

• If you cancel your registration within 72 hours of registering and before June 25th at 11:59 PM PT, YJA will provide a 100% refund.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after June 25th at 11:59 PM PT of the retreat start date.

Please email midwest@yja.org if you need to cancel or if you have any questions or concerns.

YJA reserves the right to change or cancel Summer day plans due to any unforeseeable circumstance. YJA will do its best to refund attendees, but does not promise any refunds in such situations. YJA is not responsible for any charges associated with these changes or cancellations (travel, accommodations, etc.).

What does the registration cost cover?

The registration cost includes merchandise. Each attendee is responsible for additional charges, such as transportation.

Will there be sessions?

Yes, there will be a few sessions relating to Jainsim throughout the day, but there will still be ample time to relax and eat.

What if I have to leave during the summer day?

To ensure attendee safety, we ask everyone to remain with the group during the duration of the city day unless authorized to do so by the YJA Executive Board. Please contact events@yja.org with any questions.