During YAY Gathering

Yes, there is a free washing machine & dryer on site.

Before Wednesday: Only staff and a few volunteers by will be on campus by pre-arrangement. Email the Gathering Office if you’re not sure. Everyone arriving early will receive an email with instructions on how to sign-in. Sign-in for YAY will be from 4-8pm on Monday and Tuesday – please arrive during that window, if at all possible.

Wednesday morning: Junior Gathering staff training begins on Wednesday at 9am with worship; 10am for training.

Wednesday afternoon: YAY Check-in begins at 1:00pm on Wednesday. The first event of YAY Gathering is dinner from 5-6:15pm, Junior Gathering Open House at 6:30 pm, and an Opening Welcome & Worship at 7:30pm.

Late night arrivals: Please plan to arrive by 8:00pm Wednesday, July 2. If you plan to arrive later or if you are unexpectedly delayed, you must CALL US or sign up on the Late Arrivals list by 5:00pm in order to have your COVID rapid test and dorm key available later. We will sign out your key to you, and you can check-in the following morning at the YAY Office.

You first need to register for YAY Gathering. Then you can view the carpool list:

1. Return to the registration site by following this link.
2. Click “Already Registered”
3. Enter your Email and Confirmation number (it’s in your confirmation email) and click the Log In button.
4. Click on upper POST REGISTRATION tab at the top.
5. Click on CARPOOL LIST tab on the next line down.
6. The list is arranged by state. Look at the column listing departure date.

Using this list: Contact the people traveling from the same state or region you are coming from or traveling through to arrange carpooling.

For those wanting to carpool from an airport in the region, others interested are listed under the province or state where the airport is located (i.e. Michigan) and then listed by city or airport. You may need to click on the person’s name to see all the information available.

Definitely Bring:

• N-95, KN-94, or KN-95 mask that is comfortable for you to wear
• If you have a child sleeping on the floor or early arriving High Schooler: sleeping bag/bedroll, linens, pillow and towel for that child
• Fragrance free toiletries 
• Sweatshirt or jacket for cooler evenings

Consider Bringing:

• shower shoes & robe (your preferred shower may be a bit of a walk from your room)
• water bottle (labeled!)
• travel mug
• rain gear
• sunglasses, hat, fragrance-free sunscreen and insect repellent
• musical instrument
• any props you may need for the talent show
• extra bath towel
• notebook and pen or pencil
• fan or white noise maker to help disguise dorm noises
• earplugs
• alarm clock

Don’t Bring:

• pets (working service animals are permitted on campus.)
• fireworks (including sparklers)
• candles (they are not allowed in the retreat center)

Friends General Conference is committed to creating safe and affirming community spaces for transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth. All youth workers receive training in respecting and celebrating gender diversity, including using young people’s chosen names and pronouns. We work to recruit and support youth workers with a range of gender identities and experiences. Participants in FGC youth programs can expect a welcoming social environment, positive adult role models, and support addressing any challenges that arise. Please contact event staff (gathering@fgcquaker.org)  with any specific needs or questions you may have.