Acknowledgment of Risk
I understand that participation in programs, camps, hikes, outdoor recreation, environmental education activities, crafts, field activities, transportation, and related events offered through HOWL Nature Company involves inherent risks.
These risks include, but are not limited to:
- Falls or physical injury
- Exposure to weather and environmental conditions
- Uneven or unpredictable terrain
- Insect bites and tick exposure
- Contact with plants, including poison ivy
- Wildlife encounters
- Water-adjacent activities, such as stream exploration or shoreline observation
- Transportation-related risks
- Loss of or damage to personal property
- Other hazards commonly associated with outdoor educational activities
Voluntary Participation and Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge that my child's participation in the above activities is voluntary. On behalf of myself and my child, I knowingly and voluntarily assume all reasonable risks associated with participation described above.
Release, Waiver, and Hold Harmless
In consideration of my child's participation, I, on behalf of myself, my child, our heirs, and personal representatives, release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the HOWL Nature Company, together with their respective officers, employees, volunteers, partners, affiliates, and program instructors (collectively, the "Released Parties"), from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or in connection with my child's participation in the above activities, whether arising from the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise, except for claims arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties.