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Program year

This agreement covers participation in all SPARRKE activities from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. It remains valid for that program year unless I withdraw consent in writing.

1. Parental consent

As the parent or legal guardian of the member named on this form, I give consent for my child to participate in all SPARRKE activities. I understand that activities vary in location, duration and nature, and I believe my child is physically and emotionally capable of participating in the range of activities SPARRKE offers.

2. Medical information

I will provide complete and truthful emergency contact, medical, medication, allergy, dietary and accommodation information, along with my child's physician and insurance information, before my child's first experience. I will update SPARRKE immediately if any of this information changes during the program year.

3. Medical emergency authorization

In a medical emergency during any SPARRKE activity, I authorize SPARRKE staff to administer basic first aid and emergency care, contact emergency medical services, arrange transport to the nearest appropriate medical facility, consent to emergency medical treatment if I cannot be reached, and share relevant information from this form with medical professionals. SPARRKE will make every reasonable effort to reach me first, but in a true emergency, treatment may proceed without my immediate consent.

4. Transportation

I consent to my child being transported to and from SPARRKE activities by SPARRKE-approved drivers and vehicles when an experience includes transportation. When an experience lists family drop-off, I will provide transportation.

5. Assumption of risk and release

I understand that participation in SPARRKE activities involves inherent risks, including physical injury, illness, property damage or other harm arising from volunteer activities, transportation, recreation, travel or program activities. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release, waive and discharge SPARRKE, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents and partner organizations from liability for claims arising from my child's participation during the program year, at SPARRKE facilities, community locations, during transportation or at any venue used for SPARRKE programming.

6. Photo and video release

Unless I opt out on this form, I grant SPARRKE permission to photograph or record my child during activities for educational and promotional purposes, including the website, social media, newsletters, grant applications and program materials, without compensation. SPARRKE does not publish members' last names, schools or home addresses.

7. Code of conduct

My child is expected to follow all safety rules and instructions from SPARRKE staff and Catalysts, treat every participant, volunteer and community member with respect, participate appropriately and represent SPARRKE positively, tell staff right away about any injury, problem or safety concern, and follow all laws and facility rules. I understand that not following program rules may result in my child being dismissed from an activity and sent home at my expense, and may affect future participation.

8. Acknowledgment

I have read and understand every section of this agreement, I have answered all medical questions truthfully and completely, I understand the risks involved, and I voluntarily agree to these terms for the program year. This agreement is binding on my heirs, executors and assigns. Members ages 12 and older also sign to show they understand the code of conduct.