Permissions and Conditions
General Permissions: I agree and understand that this event is sponsored by Regional Youth Ministries - Louisiana, and depending upon circumstances, and without limitation, may involve both a physical / athletic activities such as sports, hiking, camping, arts and crafts and the spiritual or religious activities, such as Christian Living or education classes, religious worship services, and the like. I give my permission for my child to engage in all such activities.
Cell Phone Policy - Because cell phones can become a distraction from the purpose of our camp, we are asking that all campers (teens and pre-teens) leave their cell phones at home. If a parent would feel more comfortable having their child bring a cell phone to camp for safety reasons, you must give your authorization. We will require that all campers get permission from a senior staff person before making a call. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the campers are calling a parent or guardian. If a camper abuses the policy, we will contact the parent or guardian to come pick up the phone or allow us to keep the phone in a safe place until the end of camp. Thank you for your cooperation on this policy. (We can not be responsible for lost or stolen items including cell phones that are not under our care.)
Electronic Device Policy - We ask that you leave all electronic devices at home. If a camper brings an electronic device, we will contact the parent or guardian to come pick up the device or allow us to keep the device in a safe place until the end of camp. (We can not be responsible for lost or stolen items including electronic devices that are not under our care.)
Lost or Stolen Items: I release and indemnify the event from all claims and liability stemming from any lost or stolen items including but not limited to cell phones, tablets, watches, computers, clothes, shoes, back packs, suitcases, money, credit cards or any other item(s) a camper my bring.
Acceptance of Event Conditions: I understand and agree to the conditions of the event venue as described in the information provided. I give permission for my child to participate under these conditions.
Disclosure Of Special Health Conditions: The following is a list of my child’s special health conditions and needs of which event staff need to be aware. (List below such things as medications, history of seizures, motion sickness, allergies, Etc)
Release of liability regarding special health conditions: I submit that the above-mentioned special health conditions and instructions are needed for my child while at the event. I understand that, although event Personnel will seek to help accommodate these special conditions, such as by giving medications and or by seeking to take appropriate precautions, Etc., nonetheless by sending my child to the event with the special health conditions:
I acknowledge that I understand the event is not equipped to monitor or supervise such special conditions or needs as would the parent if he / she were present.
I certify it is safe for my child to participate and all event activities notwithstanding the special conditions, and notwithstanding any possible laps in medication, or possible interaction with other people or circumstances that may affect the special conditions.
I release and indemnify the event from all claims and liability stemming from the special conditions, including, without limitation, any claim, illness, or injury. Resulting from the events failure to properly administer medicines for the special conditions. Failure to recognize a situation which might be potentially harmful to a person with the special condition, or failure to recognize the onset of an episode of the special conditions.
Permission to secure Emergency Services: I give permission to the event staff to secure usual and customary medical and or legal services for my child if needed in an emergency circumstance at the event. I as Parent / Guardian will be responsible for the cost of such Services if not covered by my insurance.
Photo Release: I understand that YES Summer Camp may use any photos or videos taken of my child at camp for use in their Publications or those of Regional Youth Ministries - Louisiana
