I hereby give my child permission to participate in any and all aspects of Church of God in Ohio PK Retreat, including physical, spiritual and social, at the Connection Point Campground and Retreat Center. I understand that this is a Church of God event and doctrines and practices of the Church of God, Cleveland, TN will be taught and practiced. I understand that spiritual ordinances may be administered and practiced. This includes but is not limited to, communion and water baptism. Activities include, but are not limited to, low impact sports, high impact sports, paintball, swimming, etc. If retreat activities are off site, I give permission for my child to travel with retreat volunteers, employees, and/or agents of the retreat. I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims, demands, and causes of action against volunteers, employees, Church of God State officials, the Church of God in Ohio, and Church of God International Offices, Cleveland, TN, arising from any damages, property loss, or injuries that I or my child may sustain. If my child causes damage to property through willful destruction and/or by accidental means, I hereby accept financial responsibility to repair and/or replace property at the discretion of Church of God officials. Further, I understand that my child may be denied involvement in any activity for safety precautions or as penalization for disobedience of retreat rules at the discretion of officials or volunteers. I further understand that my child may be photographed and/ or videoed for promotional or remembrance purposes. These images will remain the property of the Church of God for use as the Church of God sees fit. I accept full financial responsibility for and hereby consent to allow employees and/or volunteers to obtain emergency medical treatment as they deem necessary for my child. Further, it is understood that my medical insurance, health insurance, or accident insurance (if applicable) will be used as the primary policy and that the Church of God policy will be used as the secondary policy. I understand that students are allowed to bring cell phones to the retreat. The student assumes ALL liability for his/her cell phone while at the retreat. There will be certain times during the day and certain areas of campus where cell phone use will not be permitted. Any student taking a compromising picture of another student or staff member and making it public in any way may be subject to dismissal from the retreat. If the law is broken, the appropriate authorities will be notified. Headphones and/or earbuds are not allowed at the retreat. In the event a student disregards this policy, retreat staff may confiscate the phone until the end of camp. I understand that if my child breaks the retreat rules, or is disobedient to leaders, and is dismissed from camp, I am responsible to immediately retrieve my child from the property
