Who - MidBEST

What - A night filled with fun activities!

Where - 2 Woodfield Mall Unit A, Schaumburg, IL 60173

When - Aug 6th 2022 5pm- 9pm

You must be between the ages of 14-29 to attend. Bring $40 for the games and dinner. Registration, Vaccination, and Booster is required to attend.

Contact Kasak Shah 3312454467 if you need help finding the venue! 

Health & Safety Policy

In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, YJA will prioritize the health and safety of all attendees for its in-person events. YJA has outlined its 2021-2022 COVID-19 policies and guidelines on this COVID-19 Liability Waiver. All attendees are required to review and agree to this waiver during the registration process.

2021-2022 YJA In-Person Events COVID-19 Liability Waiver

YJA will closely monitor the feasibility of hosting each event, as well as consistently consult experts in the health industry. Please be prepared in the event YJA has to change or cancel Retreat plans (programs, activities, sessions, etc.), including for the safety of participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. YJA has outlined its cancellation policy below.

Key COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

1. It is a requirement that all Attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to the first day of the YJA in-person event, utilizing any of the following FDA approved vaccines:
   1. Pfizer-BioNTech (2 doses),
   2. Moderna NIAID (2 doses),
   3. or Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (1 dose).
2. It is a requirement that all Attendees who have received the following WHO-approved vaccines: Covaxin (2 doses), BIBP/Sinopharm (2 doses), Sinovac (2 doses), Novavax/Covovax (2 doses), or Covishield (Oxford–AstraZeneca) (2 doses), must also receive at least a single dose (including booster dose) of one of the following FDA approved vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna NIAID, or Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen as well.
3. It is a requirement that all Attendees who qualify as eligible by the FDA, have received a single booster dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines.
4. All Attendees may be required to take a valid RT-PCT COVID-19 test and receive confirmation of a negative result within 48 hours prior to the event’s start time. If required, attendees must provide proof of the confirmation prior to the event’s start time.
   1. *Ex: If the event starts on Friday (2/18) at 5 PM CT, the attendee must take a valid RT-PCT COVID-19 test between Wednesday (2/16) 5 PM CT - Friday (2/18) 5 PM CT, receive confirmation of a negative result before Friday (2/18) 5 PM CT, and send YJA the confirmation between Wednesday (2/16) 5 PM CT - Friday (2/18) 5 PM CT.
5. YJA may coordinate and conduct COVID-19 testing at the event and that it is a requirement that all Attendees participate.
6. If the attendee is immunocompromised, the attendee must receive and present a doctor’s approval to attend the in-person YJA event.
7. It is a requirement that all Attendees will follow all YJA mask guidelines that are set prior to or during the event. This includes, but is not limited to wearing N95 and KN95 facemasks indoor and outdoor regardless of vaccination status, as instructed.
8. It is a requirement that all Attendees will follow all current State, Federal, CDC, and YJA guidelines and requirements if attendee tests positive for COVID-19 at the in-person YJA event.

It is a requirement that all Attendees will follow all current State, Federal, and CDC guidelines for the duration of the in-person event.

Rules and Regulations

YJA has outlined its 2021-2022 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 2022 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, or illegal substances at any time\
3. Please be respectful of the site property

Those who are reported to have acted inappropriately or to have significantly impacted others’ retreat 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 retreat.

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.