Event Description

Young Jains of America (YJA) presents the 2025 Midwest Summer Day— an exciting day of conquering your fears, tackling epic thrills, and enjoying Six Flags in Gurnee, Illinois. The Summer Day will be taking place on Friday, August 8th. 

*Tickets to Six Flags are included in the registration cost. You must be between the ages of 14 and 29 at the time of the retreat to register and attend this event. A valid photo ID will be required for registration and check-in.

Health & Safety Policy

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

By default, you may be asked to share a room and bed with another person of the same birth-assigned sex as you. We will also be serving vegetarian Jain food with vegan options. If you need any other 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.

Rules and Regulations

YJA has outlined its 2024-2025 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 2025 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 the retreat.
3. Please be respectful of the retreat site property including, but not limited to, everything within the lodging room.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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 at least 3 weeks before the event start date, you are guaranteed a 50% refund of your registration. If YJA is able to fill your spot, we will then issue a 100% refund.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 21 days of the retreat start date unless there are extenuating circumstances. YJA reserves the right to determine what qualifies as an extenuating circumstance and to make final judgment on a case-by-case basis.

YJA reserves the right to change or cancel retreat 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.).

If you have any questions or would like to proceed with registration cancellations, please contact events@yja.org.

FAQs

Will I need to bring extra spending money?

You won't be needing any money at the Summer Day itself, but we recommend bringing extra money in case of any emergencies.

What kind of clothes do I need to bring?

It'll most likely be hot outside, so no extra clothing will be necessary. However, it may be wise to bring a raincoat!

Will there be any doctors on-site?

As of right now, there will not be any doctors on site, but safety is our first priority, and basic first aid supplies will be available.