Definitions as per Conditions of Enrolment:
a) Horse Therapy Centre of Canada Inc. their agents, owners, officers, affiliates, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively "HTCC").
b) All camp programs and activities, including but not limited to all sports, including but not limited to baseball, basketball, soccer, mini-golf, archery, trampolining, fine arts, visual arts, arts & crafts, ropes climbing, cooking, stable management, horse handling and games, equine assisted therapy, psychoeducation lessons, goat yoga, activities taught by third parties, swim and unstructured time (hereinafter collectively "Activities").
1. The first day of camp is Monday, March 11, 2024.
2. Applications cannot be confirmed unless accompanied by the required deposit or full payment of camp fees per child. Your child(ren) will only be permitted to start camp once fees are paid in full prior to the start of their camp session.
3. Refund policy:
a) Your deposit is refundable if we cannot confirm your application.
b) If you must cancel your application:
i. Your deposit is fully refundable up until December 1, 2023.
ii. After December 1, 2023 Camp Fees are NOT refundable and are NOT eligible for a credit for Summer 2024. ONLY if the Government does not allow camps to open will you receive a 100% refund on camp fees after December 1, 2023. If camps are shut down mid-season by the Government, you will receive a pro-rated refund for the days missed.
4. Given the current COVID-19 landscape in Ontario, we have removed the vaccine requirement for campers and staff for March Break 2024. HTCC will continue to monitor the situation as it develops with respect to COVID-19 in consultation with York Region Public Health and our health committee, and reserve the right to update this policy as required.
5. HTCC reserves the right to terminate the registration of any camper if, in the opinion of the Directors, it is in the best interest of the child or the camp. In such event, a proportional refund will be made.
6. I agree to allow my child to participate in all camp Activities and I give camp officials the authority to act on my behalf in case of an emergency.
7. The Parent and/or Legal Guardian (hereinafter collectively "Parent") grants permission for the Camper(s) as outlined in the Application for Enrolment (hereinafter collectively "Camper") to attend and participate in HTCC Activities and understands that these Activities entail known and unanticipated risks. These risks may be caused by Campers’ own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activities, including but not limited to other campers and/or staff, or the condition in which the Activities takes place. The Parent and/or Camper hereby fully accept and assume all such risks that could result in physical or emotional injury or damage to the Camper, to property, or to third parties and all responsibility for losses, cost, and damages incurred as a result of Campers' attendance at HTCC including participation in HTCC Activities.
8. The Parent and/or Legal Guardian agrees to keep their child(ren) home if they are sick, not feeling well for any reason, and/or exhibiting any symptoms of Covid-19 (or any other communicable disease). The child’s return to camp will be determined in conjunction with advice and consultation from local Public Health.
9. HTCC is not responsible for the loss or damage to Campers’ belongings, medication and/or equipment and/or other items while in transit or at HTCC.
10. The Parent and Camper hereby voluntarily releases, forever discharges, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless HTCC and to waive any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, that the Parent and Camper have or may have in the future against HTCC and to release HTCC from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury that the Parent and Camper may suffer.
11. The Parent or Guardian hereby understands that HTCC will have zero tolerance for physical and/or verbal abuse towards any staff by Parents. Please respect the staff that look after the care of your children while at camp. Any person found in breach of this condition may be asked to terminate their child’s time at Camp. In the case of camper termination, a refund for the remaining days would be issued.
12. The Parent or Guardian hereby consents to the use by HTCC of the camper's photograph or video image for publicity purposes.
13. HTCC reserves the right to change or update our policies and/or programs and/or optional extras as the Ontario Ministry of Health may make recommendations and/or changes to the (Summer) Day Camp guidelines.
14. This document in conjunction with our Safe Camp Policy and Waiver of Liability in relation to Covid-19 (or any other Communicable Diseases) sets forth the entire agreement between HTCC, the Parent and the Camper and supersedes and replaces all other discussions, agreements, (whether written or verbal), contracts, representations, promises, negotiations or any other matter. This document can only be changed, modified or amended in writing by both parties.
15. If any portion of this document is found to be void and unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.