{"id":37923,"date":"2025-08-11T11:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayf.com\/programs\/homecoming-faq-3\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:27:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T21:27:35","slug":"stlgala-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ayf.com\/programs\/stlgala-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Gala FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e37923-e1 mt9f-0 mt9f-1 mt9f-2 mt9f-3 mt9f-6 mt9f-7 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e37923-e2 mt9f-b mt9f-c mt9f-e mt9f-f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e37923-e3 mt9f-i mt9f-j\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e37923-e4 mt9f-n mt9f-o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Summer Camp FAQ<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e5 mt9f-q mt9f-r mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-v\"><p>Checkerboard Gala FAQ<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e6 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-w mt9f-x mt9f-y\"><p>The American Youth Foundation is so excited to celebrate with you at the Checkerboard Gala!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ayf.com\/centennial\/stl-checkerboard-gala\/\">AYF Checkerboard Gala<\/a> takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Ticket sales end Wednesday, Oct. 8.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please carefully review the FAQ below for more information about tickets, travel, and accommodations.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e37923-e7 mt9f-0 mt9f-2 mt9f-4 mt9f-6 mt9f-7 x-effect-exit\" id=\"registration\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e37923-e8 mt9f-b mt9f-c mt9f-e mt9f-g\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e37923-e9 mt9f-i mt9f-j body-link\"><div class=\"x-acc e37923-e10 mt9f-12\" id=\"x-acc-e37923-e10\"><div class=\"e37923-e11 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e11\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e11\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e11\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Is this a black-tie event?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e11\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e11\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e12 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\">No, not at all! The dress for the gala is cocktail attire \u2013 and feel free to get creative and embrace the checkerboard theme!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37923-e13 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e13\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e13\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e13\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What accomodations are available?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e13\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e13\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e13\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e14 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\"><div class=\"x-col e37206-e45 mspi-16 mspi-19 mspi-1a mspi-1b\">\n<div class=\"x-text x-content e37206-e46 mspi-1o mspi-1p mspi-1q mspi-1u mspi-1v mspi-1w mspi-1y\">\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Discounted accommodations are available at <a id=\"menurh58\" title=\"https:\/\/reservations.travelclick.com\/98391?groupid=4646842\" href=\"https:\/\/reservations.travelclick.com\/98391?groupID=4646842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link The Cheshire St. Louis\">The Cheshire St. Louis<\/a>\u00a0and the <a id=\"menurh5b\" title=\"https:\/\/res.windsurfercrs.com\/ibe\/details.aspx?propertyid=9017&amp;nights=2&amp;checkin=10\/17\/2025&amp;group=2510americ&amp;lang=en-us\" href=\"https:\/\/res.windsurfercrs.com\/ibe\/details.aspx?propertyid=9017&amp;nights=2&amp;checkin=10\/17\/2025&amp;group=2510AMERIC&amp;lang=en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Moonrise Hotel\">Moonrise Hotel<\/a>. <\/span><span data-teams=\"true\">All reservations must be made by Sept. 17 to secure a discounted AYF rate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37923-e15 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e15\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e15\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e15\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I volunteer to help at the gala?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e15\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e15\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e15\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e16 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\"><p>Thank you for your offer, but we do not need volunteers for this event.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37923-e17 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e17\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e17\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e17\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>Is the BBQ Birthday Party the same as the Centennial Gala? <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e17\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e17\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e17\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e18 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\"><p>No, they are two separate events on the same date: Saturday, Oct. 18. The BBQ Birthday Party is a family-friendly casual outdoor gathering that takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tower Grove Park. Tickets are $10 per person and <a href=\"https:\/\/ayf.com\/centennial\/stl-centennial-birthday-party\/\">are available online.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Centennial Gala is an awards dinner and fundraiser that takes place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at The Trolley Room in Forest Park. Tickets are $150 per person and are <a href=\"https:\/\/ayf.com\/centennial\/stl-checkerboard-gala\/\">available online.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37923-e19 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e19\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e19\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e19\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>I have a dietary allergy or require vegetarian\/vegan\/gluten-free options. Will you be able to accommodate me?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e19\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e19\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e19\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e20 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\"><p>Yes, if you have dietary restrictions, email <a href=\"mailto:ayfcentennial@ayf.com\">ayfcentennial@ayf.com<\/a> with\u00a0your specific needs by October 10.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37923-e21 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e21\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e21\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e21\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the parking like?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e21\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e21\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e21\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e22 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\">Free self-parking is available in the lots directly across from the Forest Park Visitors Center where the Trolley Room is located.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37923-e23 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e23\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e23\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e23\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I bring my children?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e23\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e23\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e23\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e24 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\"><p>While kids are welcome, we encourage families with children to bring them to the BBQ earlier in the day. The gala dinner will not have activities for children. The fee for a child\u2019s ticket is the same as for adults.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37923-e25 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e25\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e25\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e25\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I buy a table?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e25\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e25\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e25\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e26 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\"><p>Yes, you can purchase a table. Please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:ayfcentennial@ayf.com&nbsp;\">ayfcentennial@ayf.com<\/a> for more information on pricing and details.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e37923-e27 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e37923-e27\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e37923-e27\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e27\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Who will I sit with?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e37923-e27\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e37923-e27\" data-x-toggleable=\"e37923-e27\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e28 mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-u mt9f-x mt9f-y\"><p>We will make every effort to seat you with your preferred guests. Contact <a href=\"mailto:ayfcentennial@ayf.com\">ayfcentennial@ayf.com<\/a> for specific seating requests.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e37923-e29 mt9f-0 mt9f-3 mt9f-5\"><div class=\"x-row e37923-e30 mt9f-b mt9f-d mt9f-h\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e37923-e31 mt9f-i mt9f-j mt9f-k mt9f-l mt9f-6 mt9f-8 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\" data-x-element-bg-layer=\"{&quot;parallaxSize&quot;:&quot;150%&quot;,&quot;parallaxDir&quot;:&quot;h&quot;,&quot;parallaxRev&quot;:false}\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e37923-e32 mt9f-i mt9f-l mt9f-m mt9f-6 mt9f-9 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e33 mt9f-s mt9f-v mt9f-x mt9f-z mt9f-10\">Questions?<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e37923-e34 mt9f-o mt9f-p\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">We Are Here to Help<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e37923-e35 mt9f-r mt9f-s mt9f-t mt9f-v mt9f-10 mt9f-11\"><p>ayf advancement<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-div e37923-e36 mt9f-13\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic has-particle e37923-e37 mt9f-14 mt9f-a\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:ayfcentennial@ayf.com\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-particle is-primary\" data-x-particle=\"scale-x inside-b_l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"margin-left: 32px;\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf0e0;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Email<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic has-particle e37923-e38 mt9f-14 mt9f-a\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"tel:3147194343\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-particle is-primary\" data-x-particle=\"scale-x inside-b_l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"margin-left: 32px;\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf095;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Call<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer Camp FAQ Checkerboard Gala FAQThe American Youth Foundation is so excited to celebrate with you at the Checkerboard Gala! 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