I, the parent or legal guardian, of the above mentioned minor, am fully informed about and aware that during the above mentioned minor's stay at the attending camp (Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center in Spicewood, Tx; OR Mt Lebanon Camp in Cedar Hill Texas; OR Glorieta Adventure Camp, Glorieta NM; hereafter referred to as "camp") in connection with an event of the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention (SBTC), certain risks and dangers may occur. These include, but are not limited to, the hazards that arise from being in a wilderness area, the forces of nature and other hazards arising out of the content of this program which include, but are not limited to, volleyball, softball, basketball, archery range, wilderness hiking, swimming, use of watercrafts, and a challenge course which has a climbing wall, zip lines, high and low elements, and a team power pole. In consideration of the attending camp and the SBTC providing and the minor's willingness to engage in these rigors activities and a special environment, I have and do hereby hold the attending camp and the SBTC and their owners, officers, directors, trustees, agents, employees, and/or volunteers, harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, suits, actions, causes, damages, or losses and demands of every kind and nature whatsoever, including without limitation, all costs and attorney fees, which may arise from or in connection with the above mentioned minor's stay or participation in any activities arranged for the above mentioned minor by the attending organization or group leaders, the attending camp, or the SBTC. Injuries may include, but are not limited to, emotional injuries, physical injuries, or death. The terms hereby shall serve as a release and assumption of risk for the above mentioned minor, parent(s)/guardian(s), heirs, executors, administrators, and for all family members of the above mentioned minor.
I, the parent/guardian of the above mentioned minor/my child, give permission for the photographing and videoing of the above mentioned minor/my child by the attending camp and the SBTC for the sole purpose of digital and printed promotional mediums.
In the case of accident or illness, I authorize first aid personnel or the nurse of the attending camp to examine, treat, or administer medications for any illness or injury to the above mentioned minor/my child as deemed necessary. In the event of an emergency involving the above mentioned minor/my child, if I, the parent/guardian, cannot be reached by telephone, I authorize such persons to obtain any medical care (including hospitalization, injection, anesthesia, and surgery) from a licensed, certified, or authorized health care provider for the above mentioned minor/ my child as deemed necessary. I accept sole responsibility for the payment of any medical care for the above mentioned minor/my child. I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the attending camp, the STBC, their owners, officers, directors, trustees, agents, employees, and/or volunteers from and against any and all claims liabilities, or damages arising from any act, omission, negligence, or gross negligence of any such health care provider or attending camp, or the SBTC, their owners, officers, directors, trustees, agents, employees, or volunteers.
I expressly agree the release, wavier, and indemnity agreement is intended to be broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Texas and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. This release contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and the terms of this release are contractual and not a mere recital.
I further state that I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND I SIGN THIS RELEASE AS MY OWN FREE ACT. This is a legally binding agreement, which I have read and have understood.