How long are we going to be in sessions?
Most all sessions will be 50 minutes long. If they are any longer, there will be a 5-10
minute break.

What if I have to leave during the conference?
No participant may leave the conference facilities once he/she has checked-in unlessauthorized to do so by the Regional Coordinator or Conference Committee. Any person leaving conference grounds unauthorized willnot be permitted back in and may not hold YJA, Jain Center or Conference Committee liable thereafter. In case of emergencies, attendees must receive permission from the Regional Coordinator.

What time is curfew?
Lights are out at 12:30 am both nights.

What kind of clothes do I need to bring?
Throughout the conference we request that the following NOT be worn:

Shorts during any conference activities. Capris are permitted. Provocative, lude, or disrespectful clothing are prohibited. Tube tops, halters and any other attire that will be called in to question during the conference. We would like to keep the general atmosphere of the conference business casual. There will be ski trip on Saturday, so attendees should be appropriately dressed with comfortable clothes and winter jackets, gloves, hats, etc. Chicago weather in January is rather cold, but besides the ski trip, we will be indoors during the rest of the conference.

What does registration cost cover?
The registration cost includes lodging, skiing (lift, ski rental, and lesson is needed), food, educational materials, transportation from airport for those flying, and all other costs during the conference.

Will I need to bring extra spending money?
All attendees need to bring $10 and some form of identification (eg. Driver’s License) as a deposit for the ski rental. The deposit ($10 and identification) will be returned when we are done skiing. Also, lunch at the ski resort will not be provided, so bring money for that meal.

What will I be doing at night?
There will be icebreakers and a session of Friday night, and the ski trip on Saturday.

Will there be any doctors on site?
There will not be any doctors on site, but they will be available.

Will we be split up by age group?
Attendees at the conference will be ages 17+.

Who is speaking?
Speakers have not been decided yet; but the majority of sessions will be discussion
based and led by moderators.

What is the schedule like?
The schedule includes yoga, sessions, and extracurricular activities. (Don’t worry there
is time for food too!)