VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION: I understand and acknowledge that participation in the high ropes course, zip line, climbing, aerial adventure, and related activities offered by Camp Arev is completely voluntary. I understand that these activities are physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging and may involve climbing, walking, balancing, transferring, clipping and unclipping, traversing elements at height, riding a zip line, descending, being suspended in a harness, and being dependent on safety equipment, staff instructions, and participant conduct. If I am signing as the parent or legal guardian of a minor participant, I represent that I am the minor’s parent or legal guardian, that I have authority to sign this Agreement on behalf of myself and the minor, that I consent to the minor’s participation, and that I have explained the nature of the activity and this Agreement to the minor to the extent appropriate for the minor’s age and understanding.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: I understand that participation in the high ropes course, zip line, climbing, aerial adventure, and related activities involves inherent and other risks, dangers, and hazards that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. These risks may be caused by participant, other participants, Camp Arev staff or volunteers, equipment, weather, environmental conditions, or other causes.

I understand that the activities may involve, without limitation, walking, climbing, balancing, turning, twisting, bending, swinging, hanging, being suspended in a harness, launching from or landing on platforms, riding a zip line, being at heights greater than twenty (20) feet above the ground, and bodily contact with equipment, structures, objects, other participants, or staff. These activities may cause physical, mental, or emotional stress, fatigue, chill, heat stress, dizziness, disorientation, acrophobia, vertigo, anxiety, panic, shortness of breath, reduced reaction time, and impaired judgment.

Specific risks include, without limitation: falls; slips and trips; collision with platforms, towers, trees, poles, cables, ropes, other participants, staff, equipment, or the ground; abrupt starts, stops, braking forces, swinging, spinning, pendulum motion, inversion, entanglement, rope burn, pinching, or hair, clothing, or jewelry entanglement; failure, misuse, or improper fitting of helmets, harnesses, carabiners, lanyards, ropes, cables, pulleys, trolleys, anchors, belay systems, braking systems, ladders, platforms, towers, nets, or safety lines; improper clipping or unclipping; participant error; staff, operator, volunteer, or other human error; rescue or evacuation delays; equipment malfunction; weather, wind, rain, lightning, heat, cold, insects, animals, uneven terrain, falling branches, and other outdoor hazards.

Injuries may include, without limitation, scratches, bruises, cuts, rope burns, sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, emotional distress, anxiety, panic, property damage, and death. I understand that Camp Arev cannot foresee or warn against every possible risk.

I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, known and unknown, inherent and otherwise, associated with participation in these activities, including risks arising from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by California law.

RELEASE/INDEMNIFICATION AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE/HOLD HARMLESS: RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

In consideration for being permitted to participate in the activities, I, on behalf of myself and my spouse, heirs, assigns, personal representatives, executors, administrators, insurers, and next of kin, hereby release, waive, discharge, and agree not to sue the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses arising out of or in any way related to my participation, or the participation of my minor child, in the activities, including claims for personal injury, bodily injury, emotional distress, property damage, wrongful death, or other loss.

This release includes, without limitation, claims arising from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties, including ordinary negligence in the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, operation, supervision, instruction, staffing, training, rescue, evacuation, or use of the high ropes course, zip line, equipment, premises, or related activities. This Agreement is intended to be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by California law. This Agreement is not intended to release claims that California law does not permit to be released, including claims based on gross negligence, reckless misconduct, willful misconduct, intentional misconduct, or other non-releasable claims. COVENANT NOT TO SUE. I agree not to file or pursue any lawsuit, arbitration, claim, or other proceeding against any Released Party for any claim released by this Agreement. If I file or pursue such a claim, I agree that this Agreement may be asserted as a complete or partial defense to the claim to the fullest extent permitted by law. INDEMNITY BY ADULT PARTICIPANT. If I am an adult participant, I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to my own conduct, my failure to follow instructions, my violation of this Agreement, or any claim brought by or on behalf of me that is released by this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by California law. PARENT/GUARDIAN RELEASE AND INDEMNITY FOR MINOR PARTICIPANT. If I am signing as the parent or legal guardian of a minor participant, I consent to the minor’s participation and agree, on behalf of myself and to the fullest extent permitted by California law on behalf of the minor, to release the Released Parties from the claims described in this Agreement. I also release any claims that I may personally have arising out of or related to the minor’s participation, including claims for medical expenses, loss of consortium, emotional distress, negligent supervision, or other derivative claims. I further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to:

1. the minor’s participation in the activities;
2. the minor’s conduct or failure to follow instructions;
3. any claim brought by or on behalf of the minor, by another parent or guardian, or by any person claiming through the minor; and
4. any claim that I did not have authority to sign this Agreement on behalf of the minor.

This parent/guardian indemnity is intended to apply to the fullest extent permitted by California law.

NO MEDICAL OR ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROVIDED. I understand that Camp Arev does not provide medical, health, disability, or accident insurance for participants. I am responsible for maintaining my own insurance coverage and for paying all medical, emergency, rescue, evacuation, transportation, and related expenses arising out of or related to participation.

SEVERABILITY; INTERPRETATION: This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by California law. If any provision or portion of this Agreement is held invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Any invalid, void, or unenforceable provision shall be modified or limited to the minimum extent necessary so that it is enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: If participant is injured or becomes ill, I authorize Camp Arev and its staff, volunteers, agents, and representatives to provide first aid and to obtain emergency medical care, rescue, evacuation, ambulance transportation, hospital care, physician care, or other treatment that Camp Arev considers necessary or appropriate under the circumstances. I understand that Camp Arev is not required to provide medical care and that any care provided may be limited by the circumstances. I agree to be financially responsible for all costs associated with such care, rescue, evacuation, treatment, and transportation . Any dispute between a Released Party and participant or parent/guardian will be governed by the laws of the State of California, and any mediation or suit shall take place in that State in the County of Kern. I, on behalf of myself and any minor child, hereby givemy permission and consent to the taking of photographs, video, or other media and agree that such material may be published and otherwise used by Camp Arev or its affiliates for the purposes it deems appropriate without compensation to me or the child/minor.

RIGHT TO REFUSE OR TERMINATE PARTICIPATION. Camp Arev reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse participation, suspend participation, or remove any participant from the activity at any time if Camp Arev determines that the participant’s physical condition, mental condition, conduct, clothing, equipment fit, failure to follow instructions, or other circumstances may create a risk to participant, other participants, staff, volunteers, or property. No refund is required if participation is refused, suspended, or terminated for safety-related reasons or violation of this Agreement or Camp Arev’s rules.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: I have carefully read this Agreement in full. I understand that this Agreement is legally binding and that I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue the Released Parties for claims arising from ordinary negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by California law. I understand that participation in the activities involves inherent and other risks, including the risk of serious injury, paralysis, and death. I sign this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without duress or coercion. I intend this Agreement to be a complete and unconditional release, assumption of risk, indemnity agreement, and covenant not to sue to the fullest extent permitted by California law..