Spring Break Day Camp

If a day’s program must be cancelled due to educator illness or inclement weather, a full refund for the day will be issued. Nature's Calling will make every effort to notify parents (by email, telephone, and text) as soon as possible so alternate arrangements for their child can be made.

While the focus of our programming is on fun and learning, there are some behavioural expectations for students to ensure everyone receives an enjoyable experience.

To ensure the safety of all Norfolk Forest School program participants: physical violence, harassment, bullying or foul language will not be tolerated. Parents/guardians will be notified if their child’s behaviour is inappropriate. If such inappropriate behaviour continues, NCEE reserves the right to remove the child from the Program and to refuse any further participation. No money will be refunded.

If a student is not able to participate in a collegial and friendly manner, or is not willing to behave in a way that means other students are impacted by their behaviour, the parents will be notified. Every attempt will be made to keep a participant in the Spring Camp but, should the behaviour continue, NCEE reserves the right to remove the student from the program.

Definitions of inappropriate behaviour and unsafe behaviour are defined in NCEE’s policies and handbook, which is available on request.

I, the undersigned Parent / Guardian of

do hereby consent to her/his participation in the 2024 Spring Break Camp. I understand that Nature's Calling Environmental Education provides enquiry-based learning and occurs in a mainly outdoor environment. I understand all program daily commencement and completion times. I also understand that I must be timely in my drop off and pick-up of my child.

I am aware that there are potential risks and hazards associated with my child’s participation in NCEE programs. I understand that the hazards include, but are not limited to:

Outdoor Classroom: Navigation in unfamiliar territory; slips, trips or falls; trees and other natural objects.
Indoor Classroom: electrical cords; equipment, impact with chairs or other potential obstructions.
Allergic Reactions: allergic reactions resulting from contact with cultivated or wild plants; food or drinks; spider, tick or insect bites.
Physical Activities: bumps, collisions, falling, tripping, bruises, broken bones, sprains, eye injuries; failure to play safely within one’s own ability.
Weather: changing weather conditions; wet weather; snowy weather; the effects of heat or strong sunlight.
Other Hazards: the possibility that my child, or others do not heed safety instructions or restrictions given to them.

I acknowledge that accidents may occur during my child’s participation in NCEE programs and can occur without fault on either the part of my child or NCEE staff. I am aware that NCEE will take all necessary safety precautions and will attempt to minimize any risks associated with program activities. Accidents however, may cause loss of personal property, injury or even death.

I understand that my child is expected to be respectful and considerate to other participants and NCEE staff, and must adhere to the rules with regard to student behaviour as set out above. I further understand that inappropriate behaviour on the part of my child may result in her/his removal from Norfolk Forest School and that I will not receive any refund of fees.

I understand that my child will be solely responsible for her/his personal property and effects during the Spring Break Day Camp and acknowledge that it is recommended that valuable items are not brought on to the property.

I also release Nature’s Calling Environmental Education and their staff / volunteers from any claim arising from such risks.