Participant Information

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give permission for my child to visit 3 Bluebirds Farm and also agree for myself and for my child to all of the following:

• I acknowledge and understand that The Farm has attempted to create an injury-free area for my Child.

• In the event my child becomes injured or sick while on the premises of The Farm, I hereby authorize and consent to The Farm staff to provide first aid, as well as in accord with their best judgment, to summon medical professionals at my expense for the medical treatment of my Child.

 

• I agree, on behalf of myself and any other person with authority to act on behalf of my child, to not hold 3 Bluebirds Farm responsible for any injuries and/or damages suffered by me and/or my child while involved in the activities and/or while on the premises of 3 Bluebirds Farm. I agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless The Farm, its owners, agents, contractors and employees from any and all loss, liability, damage or costs whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury (including death) to me or my Child arising out of or any way connected with participation in the activities and/or on the premises of The Farm for any reason or cause. This indemnity will arise upon any action or suit or claim for loss, damages, and costs whatsoever arising out of related to arising out of, or in any way connected with, my Child’s participation in activities or presence upon the premises of 3 Bluebirds Farm. The cost here indemnified include, but are not limited to, all costs, expenses and fees arising out of and connected with The Farm’s defense against any claim released, discharged, and upon which promise has been made not to sue or make a claim.

 

• Photography
  I understand that at this farm-related educational and leisure activity, I and/or my child may be photographed. I agree to allow my and/or my child's photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by The Farm Visit. 

Assumption of the Risk & Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

While at 3 Bluebirds Farm

Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. 3 Bluebirds Farm (“the farm”) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, 3 Bluebirds Farm cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending visiting the farm could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by visiting 3 Bluebirds Farm and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the farm may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Farm employees and program participants and their families. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at the farm or participation in farm activities (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless 3 Bluebirds Farm, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the farm, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any farm program.

Take Flight Drop-Off & Pick-Up During COVID-19

3 Bluebirds Farm is following state & CDC guidelines to help combat the spread of COVID-19. We will follow state guidelines for the number of people allowed in a building. Please read carefully the policies listed below that have been set in place by us  and the CDC. 

Only Participants & Staff Allowed Inside                            

Each person who enters our facility increases the chances of COVID-19 transmission, so we are not allowing anyone into our facilities except our program participants and staff at this time. Parents and guardians: PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR AT ALL TIMES when dropping off and picking up your child. Drop off and pick up procedures are listed in detail below.

Health Screening Questionnaire
Before a child is allowed inside, we will be asking all parents and guardians answer a list of questions to ensure they do not have any signs of COVID-19. Here is a sample of questions we will be asking:

Do you or your child or any member of your household have any of the following symptoms?

Fever (37.8C 100F Or Higher)
New/Worsening Cough
Shortness of Breath
Sore Throat
Difficulty Swallowing
Loss of Taste or Smell
Nausea/Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain
Runny Nose, or Nasal Congestion (In the absence of underlying reasons such as Seasonal Allergies, Nasal Drip, Etc.)
Unexplained Fatigue/Malaise/Myalgia
Chills
Headache
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Have you had contact with anyone with acute respiratory illness or who traveled outside of (country) in the last 14 days?

Have you had close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19?

If you answered YES to any of these, DO NOT enter. Your child cannot be permitted to enter to ensure the safety of everyone. Contact your health care provider.

Temperature Checks

We will be checking the temperature of each person in the vehicle before the participant is allowed to exit the car and enter the building. We will be using an infrared contactless forehead thermometer.

Wear Masks

We understand that wearing a mask is uncomfortable at best, and that these unpleasant sensory experiences can be intensely magnified in individuals with autism. While all of our staff and volunteers are required to wear masks at all times while working at 3 Bluebirds Farm, we do not require our participants with autism to wear masks. However, if your child tolerates wearing one, we ask that you strongly encourage your child to wear his/her mask while participating in our programs.

Contactless Check-in & Check-Out

We will not be requiring parents/guardians to sign a piece of paper to check their child in or out. Instead, a staff member will be doing so via an iPad while wearing gloves. 

Hygiene Station

We will have a hand sanitizing station at the entrance of our building for all staff, participants to use before interacting with one another.

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Carpool Guidelines                                                                                    

If meeting at the Farm: Enter Horse Creek Road off of Holland Church Road on the right side of the driveway. Pull up to Stop #1, where you will be greeted by Staff 1. Your temperatures will be taken, the COVID-19 questions will be asked, then you'll be directed to Stop #2 where Staff 2 will help your child out of the car and direct him/her to the waiting staff at the log cabin. You will have time to turn your car around in the parking area and exit down the other side of the driveway -- you might have to drive on the grassy area next to the driveway, that's ok. The next car in line will then be directed to Stop #2.

 
3:45-4:00pm — Drop-off. Please arrive during this strict window of time when staff will be outside helping children out of their cars and inside. Staff will be going inside promptly at 4pm. If you need to arrive after 4pm, please call 919-602-9883 and let us know that you are outside. Please understand that in doing so, we are taking staff away from the other children inside, which affects our staff to child ratio.  

6:00-6:15pm — Pick-Up. Please arrive during this window of time when staff will be outside to help children into their cars. Once again, if you are the first car in line, please pull up to Stop #1, so that each car will have room to pull up, turn around and exit. Please stay in your car -- staff will bring your child to your car.

A carpool map is included below for your convenience.