All camps run from Monday - Friday

Class Size: Max 15 students

Price: $500

Location: 800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S #130 Houston, TX 77042

9am - 12pm: Coding by Aspire Coding Academy

12pm - 1pm: Lunch (Student packed)

1pm - 4pm: Chess led by The Knight School 

Students must be dropped off and picked up during camp hours. A 10-minute grace period is allowed. Extended hours:

• Early Drop Off - $60/week (8-9am)
• Late Pick Up - $60/week (4-5pm)

What to Bring:

• Light snacks are included. Students are free to bring nut-free snacks.
• Aspire Coding Academy provides laptops for each student, no need to bring your own device!

Please carefully read each of the following waivers and agreements. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact hello@aspirecodingacademy.com before proceeding.

Internet Policy, Waiver, and Consent Form for Internet Use by Minors

The content of our program makes the use of laptops, desktops, or other devices and technology that can access the Internet unavoidable. While we take pride in taking reasonable precautionary measures to prevent unauthorized access to the internet by minors, it is impossible for Aspire Coding Academy (“Company”) to enforce compliance with its user policy and rules at all times.

Accordingly, parents must recognize that minors will be required to make independent decisions and use good judgment in their use of the Internet. Parents must participate in the education of their children regarding access to the Internet and must communicate their own expectations to their children regarding its use.

I, {parentOrGuardianName} (parent), as a parent/guardian of {studentName} (minor), accept the following conditions.

1. I understand that any Internet access during our class sessions is designed for educational purposes only. Access to any content on the Internet that is not specifically directed by the instructor is not allowed.
2. Because I recognize that it is impossible for Aspire Coding Academy to restrict access to all objectionable material, I will not hold Aspire Coding Academy responsible for materials acquired or contacts made on the internet with Company devices or during class sessions.
3. I understand that a variety of inappropriate and offensive materials are available over the Internet and that it may be possible for my child to access these materials if he/she chooses. I also understand that it is possible for undesirable individuals, with bad intentions, to communicate with my child over the Internet, and that my child must take responsibility to avoid such communications if they are initiated.
4. While I authorize the staff to monitor any communications to/from my child on the Internet, I recognize that it is not possible for the Company to monitor all such communications.
5. I have made the decision that the benefits to my child of having access to the Internet outweigh the potential risks.
6. I understand that any conduct that is in conflict with these responsibilities is inappropriate, and such behavior may result in consequences that may include but are not limited to the termination of Internet network services during class time or nonrefundable expulsion from the program.
7. I have reviewed these responsibilities with my child, and I hereby grant permission to the Company to provide devices or technology that may have Internet network access or access the internet during class.
8. I understand that the Company, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and the Company’s successors or assigns are not liable for any damages or losses which may occur as a result of my minor child’s use of the Internet. I therefore release and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and the Company’s successors or assigns, from any liability whatsoever that could arise as a result of my minor child’s use of the Internet.
9. I further agree to compensate the Company for any expenses or costs incurred by the Company as a result of my minor child’s violation of this Policy.
10. I have read the above with my child and s/he agrees to abide by the terms herein.

General Release and Waiver of Liability Form

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS!

This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) executed on this {date} by {studentName} , a minor child (the “Participant” or “Student”), and {parentOrGuardianName}, the parent having legal custody and/or the legal guardian of the Participant (the “Guardian”), releases Aspire Coding Academy (the “Company”), a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the state of Texas and shall include in its definition the entity, each of its managers, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns.

Permission: I, the parent or guardian of the above-named child, do hereby give my consent to his/her participation in all activities of Aspire Coding Academy.

Rules, Terms, & Conditions: Payment is due at time of registration and will not be refunded until proper cancellation notice is given. To give cancellation notice, the parent/guardian must provide written notice via email to contact@aspirecodingacademy.com at least 30 days prior to the start of camp. Students cannot submit cancellation notices. Aspire Coding Academy is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. Treat instructors, staff, and peers with respect. Any intentional damage, loss, or misuse of Academy-provided technology may result in financial liability for repair or replacement. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including warnings, removal from class, or dismissal from the program without a refund

Waiver and Release: We, both the Participant and the Guardian, release and forever discharge and hold harmless the Company from any and all liability, claims, and demands of any nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the activities as a Participant with the Company.

Discharge of Liability: We understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges the Company from any liability or claim that we may have against the Company with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services the Company provides or occurring while the Participant is receiving services.

Insurance: I affirm that the Participant is covered by primary medical insurance and understand that I am responsible for my child’s medical bills if injury occurs. Further, we understand that the Company does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, death, or damage to my property. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of the Company. I do fully understand and agree that the Guardian is responsible for his/her own child’s insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of participation in any activities of Aspire Coding Academy. I give my consent for medical treatment of my child/ward by the closest hospital, doctor, or medical facility should injury occur during a session.

Assumption of Risk: As a Participant, I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm to me from these activities and release the Company from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the services I receive as a Participant. As the Guardian, I hereby expressly acknowledge and agree with this assumption of risk.

Photographic Release: I grant and convey to the Company all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice (or my child) made by the Company in connection with my (or my child/ward) participating in Aspire Coding Academy events.

Internet Policy and Waiver: I have read and have signed the Company’s internet policy and waiver.

RULES, TERMS, & CONDITIONS

PARENTS MUST NOTIFY THE KNIGHT SCHOOL (“TKS”) AT LEAST 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO DROP A STUDENT FROM CLASS. Only a written notice via email, regular postal mail, or hand-delivered to our home office will be acceptable.
I understand that I am responsible for payment for my student's classes whether or not my student attends class until such time as I give TKS written cancellation notice at least 30 days in advance of the program start-date. I understand my child cannot provide a cancellation notice to their chess coach.

I understand that each TKS staff member has completed a background screening and other training, and I understand that, due to these background checks and prerequisite trainings, for the safety of all children involved, and for insurance purposes, adults are not permitted to accompany children to TKS chess programs. 

BILLING AUTHORIZATION

All payments are due at the time of registration. Accounts not paid by 9 days after the due date may be assessed a $15 late fee. Students may not be allowed in class if tuition is not paid by the 19 days after the due date. 

I will contact TKS with any billing questions.  Should I dispute a charge through my financial institution, this will constitute a breach of contract possibly resulting in, but not limited to, penalties, additional fees, collection, legal action, and/or termination of any and/or all current and future services.

COVID-19 WAIVER

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is believed to be extremely contagious, may already be widespread in our community, and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. TKS is complying with all government restrictions regarding congregating and has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, I understand that TKS cannot guarantee that my child and/or my family and I will not become infected with COVID-19. By signing and/or accepting this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by engaging in activities such as after-school activities and summer camps. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or my family members (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death).  On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless The Knight School, 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.

VOLUNTARY CONSENT AND PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE

I understand that TKS, from time to time, produces promotional materials about its programs. I, on my own and on my child’s behalf, hereby give permission for my child to be photographed, videotaped and/or audiotaped for use in print, broadcast, or social media, including brochures, websites, and/or otherwise as deemed appropriate for promotional and information purposes, and authorize TKS and/or its agents, successors, licensees and assigns, the right to photograph and/or videotape my child and utilize my child’s face, likeness, voice and appearance, without limitation or reservation and without any form of compensation. Photos/Videos may be captured in person or taken as recordings of WebCamps, Private Web Lessons, or other online chess programs using Zoom or a similar software. TKS and its agents will not sell its photos/videos for any purpose.  I will not make any claims for compensation of any kind for TKS's use or publication of photographs or videos of myself or my child and waive any right or interest that I may have in those photographs or images, on both my behalf and the behalf of my child.

SKILLS-BASED PROGRAM

I understand that The Knight School is a skills-based program focused exclusively on chess instruction, not a day-care center or child-care facility licensed by the state; therefore The Knight School's operation is separate from and not regulated by State Childcare Licensing.

GENERAL RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS

​I knowingly and freely assume all involved physical and/or virtual participation risks for all The Knight School's programming, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees or others, and voluntarily assume full responsibility for my child’s participation; and I myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY INDEMNIFY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS The Knight School; its directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, licensors, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct classes/events (“Releasees”), with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child’s involvement or participation in these programs, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Students must be dropped off and picked up during camp hours. A 10-minute grace period is allowed. Extended hours:

• Early Drop Off - $60/week (8-9am)
• Late Pick Up - $60/week (4-5pm)