{name} has my permission to attend all youth activities sponsored by Bethlehem UMC (hereinafter the “Church”).
Permission to Participate and Release: I/We the undersigned have legal custody of {name}, a minor, and have given our consent for him/her/them to attend events being organized by the Church. I/We understand that there are inherent risks involved in any ministry or athletic event, and I/we hereby release the Church, its pastors, employees, agents, and volunteer workers from any claim, loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any accident or other occurrence causing injury to any person or property during any outings or events. In the event treatment is required from a physician and/or hospital personnel designated by the Church, I/we agree to hold such a person free and harmless of any claims, demands, or suits for damages arising from the giving of such consent.
Medical Consent: In the event of an emergency, I/We hereby authorize an
adult leader of the Church, as an agent for me, to consent to an x-ray examination; medical, dental, surgical diagnosis treatment for {name}; and hospital care advised and supervised by a physician, surgeon or dentist (as appropriate) licensed to practice under the laws of the state where the services are rendered, either at a doctor’s office or in any hospital. I expect to be contacted as soon as possible.
Transport Home Agreement: I/We understand that a member of the Church staff or the lead adult of our group may need to send a participant home as a result of illness or discipline problem. I/We understand if {name} is dismissed from an event or trip, I/he/she will be transported home at my/our expense.