Suncadia Outdoor School: Risk Waiver

Washington Outdoor School with Suncadia Risk Waiver and Consents, 2020-2021 School Year

Welcome to our Suncadia Camp Pilot Program. Due to the current recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Department of Health, we are instituting a variety of policies and procedures to keep our staff and students safe and healthy. Our classes will have no more than 8 students and 2 staff at all times. We will regularly explore within a variety of landscapes that include forests, dirt, sometimes rocky, trails and the river corridor. We believe the benefit of exploring diverse environments outweighs the risks and also want to be sure families are aware there are risks. Please read the following closely and initial that you understand the statements.

Please initial as you read each section below and sign at the bottom of the document.

______ I acknowledge that my child/ children will attend camp in an all-outdoor classroom and may be exposed to the following:

- Domestic or wild animals - A variety of insects and plant life that may be harmful with contact - Allergens which may include nuts, pollen, animal fur, plant oils, etc‌ - Inclement weather which could include rain, wind, intense heat or smoke from wildfire which may result in school cancellations or closures - Garbage, possibly hazardous, including glass or other undesirable items that might be found in public places or within in easy access of the public

______ I acknowledge that outdoor classrooms on public property or on locally managed forest trails may include the following:

- Shared use of public spaces including trails and river access along the trail - Interacting with “strangers� (general public) - Hand washing due to limited or no access to running water may include the use of hand sanitizer and cleansing wipes.

______ I recognize that my child/ children may engage in permitted activities including:

- Hiking on private and public trails and paths - Going near creeks and rivers - Tree climbing within our policy that a child will climb no higher than s/he/they are tall and with constant supervision of staff who stand within reach of children.

- Climbing on rocks, boulders, logs, stumps or hillsides - Jumping from heights that are no taller than the child - Big body play including rolling, running, sliding and tumbling - Foraging for, harvesting and utilizing wild plants with adult direction and supervision - Playing with, building with and utilizing sticks that are no taller than the child except in instances where children may work together to move large branches or longer sticks during constructions activities (i.e. fort building)

______ I understand that my child/ children will interact with children in an inclusive environment whose age, background, behavior, developmental ability, and home culture may differ from my child/ children.

Specific Consents:

______ Consent to use photos: I understand there are occasions when photographs and/ or video will be taken of my child by WOS staff. I give consent: (1) for my child to be photographed and/or videotaped while attending WOS programs; and (2) to WOS to use such photographs or video for the sole purpose of enriching the program (via web-site or in publications, including brochures, annual reports, and newsletters). The photos will not be used for any other purposes without written authorization. ______ Consent to use hand sanitizer: I give consent for WOS staff to administer hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes to my child in an effort to reduce the spread illness (Due to COVID-19 requirements, hand sanitizer will contain at least 60% alcohol) ______ Nature Immersion at Suncadia: I give consent for my child to participate in nature hikes into these areas with WOS staff as part of WOS nature immersion program. ______ Application of sunscreen and/ or bug spray: I authorize the application of sunscreen and/ or bug stray to exposed skin by WOS staff when needed. I will: (1) provide a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or more (recommend Paba-free) and a bug spray of my choice (2) write my child’s name on his/her sunscreen container and bug spray with permanent marker. Please send child in the morning with sunscreen already applied whenever possible.

Waiver and release of claims:

I,_______________________________________________, hereby grant permission for my

child/ children, _________________________________________________ to participate in

List all children who attend the program the Washington Outdoor School, 501c3 (WOS), Suncadia Camp program with full understanding of the inherent risks and descriptions of the areas listed above. I authorize WOS teaching staff to seek any emergency medical treatment deemed necessary. I understand that WOS and participating partners and sponsors do not provide any accident or health insurance for its participants. I agree to protect, indemnify, and save harmless the school and its instructors, owners, volunteers, community partners, including Suncadia, and sponsors from any and all claims, liabilities, damages or rights of action directly or indirectly resulting from my child’s participation in WOS. I have read and understand the waiver and release of claims. I have read, understand, and agree to comply with information for parents included in the Parent Information document including specific information regarding policies and procedures related to reducing the risk of infection of COVID-19 given to me by WOS.

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________________________ Parent/ Guardian Name, Please Print

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_________________________________ Parent/ Guardian Signature

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