Notes on waivers and insurance
First, a general note. On some forms you'll see mention of The Melting Point, Inc. Grace recently converted all of her business projects (her publishing company, NBTSC, her ecstatic dance teaching and DJing work, and her bellydance performing and teaching) into one simple corporation. Don't worry, we haven't sold out or anything.
The forms mentioned here are accessible via your online account, once you've registered for camp.
Insurance (and waivers)
While we do carry limited accident insurance, it excludes pre-existing conditions, most accidents that happen off of site property, and sometimes athletic accidents and other specifics, so it is important that you have your own insurance that meets your needs. We require that you (and your parents unless you're 18+) sign a waiver affirming that you take responsibility for yourself in this regard.
Hiking and field trips (and waivers)
Most of the accessible-to-camp hiking trails are off Camp Latgawa, Camp Myrtlewood, and Farm & Wilderness property. For this reason, you (and your parents if you're under 18) must sign a waiver to be allowed to hike. Similarly, if you go on our Oregon Session 2 field trip to the ocean, you’re not covered except while riding on the bus -- so we require a waiver for that trip as well.
Video and photo release
We require that campers (and their parents) sign this release and give their permission to be included in published photos and videos. This is standard procedure at many summer camps, and it’s too difficult to keep track of one or two campers who would prefer not to be included. The most common way we use camp photos is simply on our website (mainly in the photo albums we post for each session). (You might also want to know that many campers and staff post their NBTSC photos and videos on facebook and other internet sites.)
Less commonly, we put the waivers to more excellent use. In 2009, camper alum Allen Ellis came to 2 sessions of NBTSC and created a beautiful film.
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