We are dedicated to providing an excellent camp experience for our campers. To accomplish this goal, campers are expected to behave appropriately and promote a safe, fun and healthy environment. Our goal is to promote character values of caring, integrity, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of our camp program. We ask that all campers and parents/guardians read this code together before arriving at camp. AS A CAMPER I WILL • Be respectful, cooperative and will contribute positively to the experience of fellow campers. • Show respect to the camp staff, and cooperate fully with their instructions, following directions at all times. • Respect the rights and beliefs of others, and treat others with courtesy and consideration. • Respect the property of others, including all camp property, animals and equipment/supplies. FOR MY SAFETY I WILL • Pay attention to my surroundings and use care in all activities. • Will adhere to all safety rules and regulations given for each activity that I participate in while at camp. • Wear appropriate clothing to camp for the days activities- for example, horse activities require helmets, long pants and boots regardless of the weather.

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named participant, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations for the named participant. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

 Permission is also granted to the Gentle Giant Acres and its affiliates including Directors, Coaches, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

 Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season.

 This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement:  I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by Gentle Giant Acres during the selected camp. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by Gentle Giant Acres, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless Gentle Giant Acres and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected camp sessions. In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against Gentle Giant Acres including all coaches and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all sports activities, including basketball, kayaking, swimming and all equestrian (horse) activities. Some of these injuries include, but are not limited to, the risk of fractures, paralysis, contraction of bacterial or viral illness or death.