I give my permission for my child to attend the Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) Outdoor Education Center (OEC), a children's camp licensed by the State of Michigan, and participate in all planned activities. BCPS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal articles. The answers to the above questions are correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that in case of illness or accident an attempt will be made to contact me at the telephone number(s) listed above. In an emergency, if camp personnel are unable to contact me, I hereby give permission to BCPS to secure emergency medical and surgical treatment as well as routine, non-surgical medical care for my child while in camp at my expense. I give my permission for BCPS personnel to transport my child to a hospital for such a purpose. Parents/guardians and emergency contact persons listed on this form are authorized to pick my child up from camp if necessary. I understand that my child will not be released from the camp with any other person without my express written consent.
I shall indemnify and hold harmless BCPS and its Board or Education members, employees, and agents from any and all causes of action, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, and expenses of any nature arising out of or in any way related to my child’s use of OEC facilities or attendance at OEC activities. I acknowledge that my child’s use of OEC facilities or attendance at OEC activities increases his or her risk of being exposed to, contracting, or transmitting COVID-19 or its symptoms. I further acknowledge that contracting COVID-19 or its symptoms may result in illness, permanent disability, or death. I understand my obligation to indemnify and hold harmless in this paragraph includes, but is not limited to, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, and expenses of any nature arising out of or in any way related to my child contracting, being exposed to, or transmitting COVID-19 or its symptoms. I acknowledge that obligation includes paying the District’s reasonable attorney fees incurred in defending against any and all causes of action, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, and expenses that meet the requirements of this paragraph. I acknowledge that I am signing below knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily.