Reach Parent/Student Statement of Understanding & Release Form
Reach is designed to be a mission trip experience and our desire is to treat the week as if we were miles away from home. Students will gain the most from the experience if they are somewhat isolated from their normal routine and activities. Also because of crew organization and the amount of work that has to be completed, it is very important that we know exactly how many students will be working on each site every day. Therefore, it is the Reach policy that:
- All students grades 6-12 are required to spend the night and be present from Wednesday-Sunday.
- Students may not come and go during the week. If a student leaves, he/she will not be able to return unless there are EXTENUATING circumstances and there has been prior consent and a mutual agreement between parent/guardian/youth leader/Reach staff, including crew chief.
- Students will be traveling in church vans and/or adult crew worker vehicles to and from worksites and worship.
Parents are welcome to attend the evening services. However, it has been our experience that it is best if parents do not come and go at the housing site or job site throughout the week. Remember, this week is just like an out-of-town mission trip or church camp and our desire is to create an environment where students bond with their crew and youth group in the most effective way.
We, the undersigned, understand and agree to the above for said participant. The undersigned also agrees to the use of any media (i.e. photos, videos, new articles, social media/Facebook/Instagram, etc) used by Reach.The undersigned does also hereby give permission for minor child to ride in any vehicle designated by the adult in whose care the minor has been entrusted while attending and participating in activities sponsored by Reach.