TGC Adventure Camp 2023

Camp Start Time: We begin check-in at 1:00 p.m. on July 10th. Please do not arrive prior to this time as staff are still meeting and setting up.

Camp End Time: 3:00 p.m. on July 14th. We have a closing program that begins at 2:00 that all are welcome to attend. There is an option following the closing program for any who want to be baptized to have that experience: this is not limited to campers.

Adventure Camp is for children aged 8 to 11. If you have an 8 or 9 year old who has not yet done an overnight camp, we recommend Explorer Camp first.

This is an overnight camp with cabin leaders who stay in cabins the entire night to provide full supervision.

A Day Camp option is available, with parents/guardians expected to make transportation to and from camp each day. Day Campers would still be assigned to a cabin for activities and supervision - and would have a cabin space for changing and to leave their supplies.

Medical/Behavioral Needs Note:

It is very important that our staff have as much up-to-date information as possible about any medical or other challenges that campers may be facing in order to ensure the best and safest experience for all involved. It is also important that campers remain consistent with any prescibed medication. Please note that it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the camp upon arrival of any and all medications and to supply the required amount for their child. This includes epipens and inhalers, as well as presciptions such as concerta.

We will pray for healing for any youth who ask, but will not stray from any medical routines without the direction of the parent/guardian.

Please be aware that our staff do not have detailed medical and behavioral management training: if your child requires support and medication in school then they should also have it for camp. We are not staffed to provide support for every special need, BUT we will do our best to work with you to ensure every young person has an opportunity to attend camp. Please contact us to work out the feasability of support workers or family members, alternate scheduling, etc.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Director - April Howard - directly at tgccamp@gmail.com.

HORSE WAIVER

Safety is of utmost concern in all of our programming, and this most definitely applies to our horse program as well. It is important, however, that families understand that this activity poses risks.

I am aware, understand and assume the risk of activities involving horses involve many risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to the following:

1) Horses, which are powerful and potentially dangerous animals, may change their behaviour at any time and may without warning, jump, run wildly, buck, kick, bite or step on people or things;

2) Horses may collide with other horses or objects or trip, stumble, orfall even if being led, ridden or attended to;

3) rough or unstable terrain may cause the animal or Riders to slip;

4) Equipment may fail;

5) Weather conditions can change and sometimes may be dangerous;

6) the Horse may accidental step upon a Rider; strike a rider; or throw a Rider

I am also aware that the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above exist throughout the trail, stable, and other areas and many are unmarked. I understand and acknowledge that no amount of caution, experience or instructioncan eliminate all of the risks involved and I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personalinjury, death, property damage and damages of loss resulting there-from. I understand any injury in relationfor horsebackriding can be extremely serious including, but not limited to, a serious head injury; paralysis; spinal injury, and death.

I agree TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to the property of or personal injury to any third party resulting from my child’s horse back riding and use of equipment.

General Release and Waiver Statement

By completing registration for this camper, you attest that you are the parent/guardian with legal authorization to do so.

You hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for damages and all liability for personal injury or property damages which may hereafter occur to myself or those I am registering as a result of participation in TCMA programming. This release is intended to discharge in advance TCMA, its members, employees, volunteers, and agents from liability, even though that liability may arise out of perceived negligence on the part of persons mentioned above. It is understood that some activities involve an element of risk or danger of accidents, and knowing those risks, I hereby assume those risks. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release, and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assignees.

You further agree to authorize the camp director and/or health manager the right to obtain or approve any medical attention necessary to the camper's welfare or good health and agree to pay for all medications and services not covered by the camper's medical insurance.