Event Notice

Expectations and Disclaimer

Expectations:

Everyone is expected to stay with the group as instructed

For children,

Caregivers are actively engaged with monitoring child’s safety at all times – We welcome child-led exploration in this event, and we require that caregivers are responsible for their child as they explore near a pond, a fire, or a cliff…

Caregivers are hands-on in supporting their child’s experience – This event is for the adult caregiver as much as it is for the infant, toddler, child or teen. Children learn by watching the adults in their lives model participating in the activity, as well as respectful listening, participation in circles, love for the land, compassion and curiosity for differences.

Disclaimer:

The safety of each child and adult is our highest priority. We take all reasonable precautions to ensure your and your child’s physical and emotional safety and to provide a quality learning experience that focuses on fun, safety and character development. As in any other experience, we cannot, however eliminate all risk from our programs.

NOTICE: THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT. Read this document carefully and in entirety. By registering for this event and/or signing this agreement in the field below, you give up your right and the named minor’s right to bring a court action to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for any personal injury or property damage however caused arising out of the named adult and/or minor’s participation in this Connecticut Trails Day (CTD), Bethel Land Trust (BLT) and Two Coyotes Wilderness School (TCWS) program, now or at any time in the future.

Acknowledgment of Risk

I, in my legal capacity as the adult and/or parent/guardian of the minor named, do hereby acknowledge and agree that participation in CTD/BLT/TCWS activities comes with inherent risks. I have full knowledge and understanding of the inherent risks associated with CTD/BLT/TCWS participation, including but in no way limited to: (1) slips, trips, and falls, (2) aquatic injuries, (3) athletic injuries, and (4) illness, including exposure to and infection with viruses or bacteria. I further acknowledge that the preceding list is not inclusive of all possible risks associated with CTD/BLT/TCWS participation and that said list in no way limits the operation of this Agreement. I understand that the program takes place outdoors in rocky, swampy and forested terrains. I understand that at times during the program my child and/or me will be in a wilderness area half an hour walk from the facilities of civilization. The following potentially hazardous activities, as well as others not mentioned, may be undertaken: camping, building natural shelters, hiking, wading in knee high water, cooking, fire building, and use of tools. In addition, the participant may encounter mosquito bites, insect stings, ticks, and other outdoor hazards. These activities and events can cause personal injury, property damage, illness or death.

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Warning & Disclaimer

Coronavirus, COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. Federal and state authorities recommend social distancing as a means to prevent the spread of the virus. COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Participating in CTD/BTL/TCWS programs or accessing CTD, BTL and/or TCWS facilities could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. CTD, BTL nor TCWS in no way warrants that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in CTD/BTL/TCWS programs or accessing CTD/BTL/TCWS facilities. People who are 65 years and older and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions or are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 are recommended to stay at home. A list of medical conditions associated with a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19  can be found in CDC’s guidance, available at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/. Individuals and families should consult their healthcare provider to determine whether they have medical conditions that place them at risk. Staff and children living in households with individuals who are 65 years and older OR have higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 are recommended to stay home.

Waiver, Release, Indemnification & Covenant Not to Sue

In consideration of my child’s and/or my participation in  CTD, BTL and/or TCWS programs, I, the parent/guardian of the minor named below and/or as myself, agree to release and on behalf of myself and the minor named below, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, HEREBY DO RELEASE CTD, BTL and TCWS, each of their officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives and insurers (“Releasees”) from any causes of action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever including, but in no way limited to, claims of negligence, which I, the named minor, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators and assigns may have, now or in the future, against CTD, BTL and/or TCWS on account of personal injury, property damage, death or accident of any kind, arising out of or in any way related to the use of CTD, BTL and/or TCWS facilities/equipment or participation in CTD, BTL and/or TCWS programs whether that participation is supervised or unsupervised, however the injury or damage occurs, including, but not limited to the negligence of Releasees.

In consideration of the named minor’s and/or my participation in CTD, BTL and/or TCWS programs, I, the undersigned parent/guardian of the named minor and/or as myself, agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Releasees from any and all causes of action, claims, demands, losses, or costs of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to the named minor’s or my CTD, BTL and/or TCWS participation.

I hereby certify on behalf of myself and the named minor that I have full knowledge of the nature and extent of the risks inherent in CTD, BTL and/or TCWS participation and that I, on behalf of myself and/or the named minor, am voluntarily assuming said risks. I understand that I and/or the named minor will be solely responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury, property damage, or death, the named minor sustains while participating in CTD, BTL and/or TCWS programs and that by registering for this event and/or signing this agreement I, on behalf of myself and/or the named minor, HEREBY RELEASE Releasees of all liability for such loss, damage, or death. I further certify that the named minor and/or myself is in good health and has no conditions or impairments which would preclude his/her safe participation in CTD, BTL and/or TCWS programs.

I hereby declare that I am of lawful age (18 years or older) and otherwise legally competent to register for this program and/or sign this agreement, and I have legal capacity to act as the parent/guardian of the named minor, as applicable. I further understand that the terms of this agreement are legally binding and certify that I am registering for this program and/or signing this agreement, after having carefully read it, of my own free will.

• Please indicate if you agree to have photo(s) and video(s) taken of the participant(s) during the program and that such photo(s) and/or video(s) may be used by CTD, BTL and/or TCWS for social media and promotional purposes without compensation.

  We do not use participant(s) name(s) in our social media and/or promotional materials.

• Photo Release Decision Yes, I agree to have photo(s) and/or video(s) taken of the participant(s) during the program No, I do not agree to have photo(s) and/or video(s) taken of the participant(s) during the program