I acknowledge that participation in the activities described above involve risks to the Participant (and to Participant’s parents or guardians, if Participant is a minor), and may result in various types of injury including, but not limited to, the following: sickness, bodily injury, emotional injury, personal injury, property damage, financial damage and others. In consideration for the opportunity to participate in the activities described above (the "Activities"), the Participant (or parents/guardian of Participant is a minor) acknowledges and accepts all the risks of injury associated with participation in and transportation to and from the Activities. The participant (or parent/guardian) accepts personal financial responsibility for any injury or other loss sustained during the Activity or during transportation to and from the activities, as well as for any medical treatment rendered to the Participant that is authorized by the Sponsor or its agents, employees, volunteers, or any representatives (collectively referred to hereinafter as the "Activity Sponsor"). Further, the Participant (or parents/guardians) releases or promises to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless from Any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any injury(ies) the participant may suffer, or loss, or damage to person or property, the Activity Sponsor, its officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, and volunteers. In emergency medical situation, I give the participant permission to participate in all activities except as I may have excluded in writing. In case of emergency, I understand every effort will be made to contact me. In the event I cannot be reached, I hereby give my full permission to the teachers or staff in charge to secure medical treatment for my son/daughter should the need arise. I have read this Activities Participation Agreement that includes this release of liability/risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understanding that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily. *