☀️ Beach Day at Beautiful Hoffmaster Park
Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon at the breathtaking Hoffmaster State Park beach—soak up the sun, enjoy the waves, and make summer memories with friends!
📍 Meeting Location (Please Note Change from Previous Years):
Oakridge Golf Course Parking Lot
Address: 513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49444
⏰ Drop-Off: 12:00 PM
⏰ Pick-Up: 3:00 PM
🚌 Staff will shuttle individuals to the beach from this location with Sidekicks vans. This setup works best as the park requires a parking pass and previous drop-offs at the guard station were challenging.
🔐 IMPORTANT – Sign In/Out Required:
For the safety of all participants, you must sign your individual in and out with staff at both drop-off and pick-up. This will be done digitally.
Please do not drop off or pick up without checking in with a staff member.
🎒 What to Bring:
Dress for the weather
Comfortable walking shoes
Filled water bottle
Release Form:
I understand and acknowledge that my individual is participating in a beach outing organized by Sidekicks of West Michigan. I hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:
Assumption of Risk: I understand that the beach we are visiting is a non-lifeguarded beach. I acknowledge that swimming in natural bodies of water involves inherent risks, including but not limited to drowning, injury from underwater obstacles, and changing water conditions.
Proficiency: I acknowledge that if my indivuidal is not a proficient swimmer, individual will be required to only wade in water up to knee deep. I understand that it is my responsibility to assess their swimming abilities and act accordingly to ensure their safety.
Swim at Own Risk: I understand that swimmers will be swimming at their own risk. Sidekicks of West Michigan and its organizers are not liable for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur as a result of swimming activities during the outing.
Waiver of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the beach outing, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Sidekicks of West Michigan, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, whether caused by the negligence of Sidekicks of West Michigan or otherwise, while participating in the outing.