Afterschool Explorers Registration

Participation Waiver

As a participant or parent/guardian of the above named child, I acknowledge that participating at Camp Fire Minnesota programs in the community and at Camp involves known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or permanent disability, death, and personal property damage. I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. I expressly accept and assume all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of Camp Fire Minnesota. My participation or child’s participation in this activity is purely voluntary and elect to participate despite the risks. I hereby certify that my child or I is full capable of participating in the activities. In the event of an emergency, I authorize treatment by school/group staff, Camp Fire Minnesota staff and emergency medical personnel. I give Camp Fire Minnesota permission to transport me or my child for program related field trips.

I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage my child or I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that my child or I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume – and bear the costs of – all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Camp Fire Minnesota, including its directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for it from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct. Should Camp Fire Minnesota or anyone acting on its behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I, and my estate, agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. This release is to be interpreted and enforced under Minnesota law.

COVID-19 waiver of liability

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization (“WHO”). COVID-19 is reported to be extremely contagious. It is believed that the virus can spread from person-to-person contact, through respiratory droplets produced when a person infected with the virus coughs or sneezes. It was also reported that the virus can spread by contact with contaminated surfaces and/or through objects. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and still spread the disease. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness and/or death.

Camp Fire Minnesota is providing programs which provides small groups the opportunity to reserve a space or rent a facility, utilize certain facilities, and partake in certain activities. Camp Fire Minnesota is providing access to its facilities in a manner consistent with CDC and State health and safety guidelines, which include, but are not limited to, providing enhanced sanitary services and requiring adherence to social distancing requirements. Camp Fire Minnesota cannot guarantee you [or your child(ren)] will not be exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while utilizing our services or premises. It is not possible to fully prevent against the presence of the disease.

I understand that at check-in I will be asked to verify that I and my participating child[ren], a) have not tested positive for COVID-19 and/or have not had a suspected or diagnosed case of COVID19 within the past 30 days, and; b) am free of any symptoms which have been identified by the WHO and CDC as suggestive of having COVID-19.

I agree that I am responsible for following CDC and State recommendations regarding social distancing while at Camp Fire Minnesota properties. I agree I am responsible for following any rules, regulations and directives for use of Camp Fire Minnesota properties. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read the above and understand the risks concerning COVID19. I choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself and/or my participating child[ren].

WAIVER OF LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION: The undersigned, on his/her behalf and on behalf of such participating children, hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue Camp Fire Minnesota, and its owners, directors, employees, staff and/or related entities (the “Indemnified Parties”) in connection with exposure, infection and/or spread of COVID-19 arising from, or related to utilizing Camp Fire Minnesota properties. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from any loss, liability, damages or costs the Indemnified Parties may incur, whether caused by negligence, active or passive, or otherwise, in connection with my, or my participating child[ren]’s, use of the Camp Fire Minnesota properties.

CHOICE OF LAW: I agree that the law of the State of Minnesota applies to this Waiver.

I have carefully read, fully understand and voluntarily agree this assumption of risk, and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement concerning COVID-19.