Participation Terms

Acknowledgement of Risks/Release of Liability

By registering my child, I understand there are certain unavoidable risks associated with various game and play activities, such as collisions, wayward objects (e.g. balls, Frisbees, hockey sticks and other equipment). I am aware of these risks and assume them on behalf of my child. I realize no environment is risk-free, despite a high degree of supervision. Therefore, I have instructed my child on the importance of abiding by the camp’s rules. My child and I both agree they are familiar with these rules and will obey them. 

I acknowledge these risks and agree to let my child participate in all activities (except as noted on the Health Form). I hereby release TIC Summer Camp and any facility (GDS, Langley School, Sidwell Friends) in which TIC Summer Camp is held from all liability for injury arising from child’s attendance at camp, including injury caused by the negligence of TIC Summer Camp or the facility in which camp is held, or both. 

TIC Summer Camp will put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of any infection diseases including but not limited to COVID-19, in accordance with Federal and State recommendations and requirements in effect during the(ir) time of participation at camp. By registering my child, I acknowledge that TIC cannot guarantee that my child(ren) and anyone in contact with my child(ren). will not become infected with COVID-19. Furthermore, attending the camp could increase the risk to my child(ren) and to myself of contracting COVID-19. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the camp and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. 

TIC is accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA is the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. ACA's accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as benchmarks by government entities. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's commitment to the well-being of campers and staff. In MD, this designation allows us to also be licensed by the Maryland Department of Health and Human Service. In VA, TIC is exempt from licensure under the provision, Code § 22.1-289.030, Section A.1 which states “A program of instructional experience in a single focus, such as, but not limited to, computer science, archaeology, sport clinics, or music, if children under the age of six do not attend at all and if no child is allowed to attend for more than 25 days in any three-month period commencing with enrollment.“

In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the appropriate medical personnel, selected by TIC Summer Camp, to provide medical treatment deemed necessary by such personnel. I agree to be responsible for all charges incurred in the treatment of the participant regardless of whether my insurance covers such charges. Parent authorizes the communication of child’s medical condition, treatment, and/or prognosis with the medical staff and camp director, in its sole discretion, if believed to be in the best interest of the child. This authorization expires once the child completes his/her camp session(s). 

TIC agrees to notify the guardians whenever the child becomes ill and the guardian agrees to arrange to have the child(ren) picked up as soon as possible, once notified, and if so requested by the camp. I agree to notify TIC Summer Camp immediately if any member of the household has developed any reportable communicable disease within 24 hours, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening issues which must be reported immediately. 

I understand and willingly accept and assume full responsibility for all risks, damages, liabilities, losses and/or expenses of any and every kind involved with or arising from my/camper’s participation in camp.