Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization

 

Activity: Sandy Spring Adventure Park Camp and Zip Line
Date: March 20- March 21, 2026

 

Troop 51 is planning a day of excitement at Adventure Park in Sandy Spring, Maryland – The Best Climbing & Ziplining in Maryland

The Adventure Park provides family fun for ages 6 and up. This aerial forest adventure is fun, exciting and secure for all participants. We provide a harness and equipment and give you a safety briefing that demonstrates how to climb and zip line in the park.

There are 15 separate trails of varying levels of difficulty. Each trail has zip lines but primarily consist of “bridges” between tree platforms made of rope, cable and wood configurations. You will develop skills, endurance, and confidence during your time in the Park. The Adventure Park is located at 16701 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860.

 

The Troop will meet at Floris United Methodist Church (FUMC) in the upper parking lot on Friday night, March 20 at 5:30pm ET and return on Saturday, March 21 by 2.00pm ET.

Transportation to the camp site will be by private car (~60-minute drive). A volunteer driving coordinator is requested. Additional adult participants may also be needed.

Fees include $60 camping fee + $10 grub fee for a total of $70 per participant.

(The first three parents who successfully attend the camp will be eligible for reimbursement, excluding the grub fee)

Please register no later than Thursday, March 05, 2026, to allow Scout Leaders and Patrols to adequately plan.

After registration, please fill-in Waiver form – Waiver form link

Our tentative plan is:

Friday, 20th March:

Depart FUMC Upper Lot: 5:30pm

Arrive Adventureland in Sandy Spring, Md: 6:30pm

Setup, Cracker Barrel and Campfire: 6:30 – 10:00pm

Saturday, 21st March::

Breakfast: 7.00am

Activities: 9.00am to 1.00pm

Return to Floris Elementary School: 2pm

Emergency Contact Numbers during trip: Deepak Dhala: [703-964-6359]

 

A current (within the last 12 months) BSA health & medical record (Parts A & B) is required for all participants–both Scouts and Adults. Bring paper form(s) with you to check-in and they will be returned at the end of the campout. All adults attending must be registered with BSA and have completed BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT) in the past two years.

I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves the risk of personal injury, including death, due to the physical, mental, and emotional challenges in the activities offered. Information about those activities may be obtained from the venue, activity coordinators, or local council. I also understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to follow instructions and abide by all applicable rules and the standards of conduct. I understand that COVID-19 is also a risk, particularly when gathering in groups; have received Troop guidance pertaining to gathering safely and agree to comply; and acknowledge that “Safe” is NOT the same as “Risk-Free.”

I have carefully considered the risk involved and hereby give my informed consent for my child to participate in all activities offered in the program. I further authorize the sharing of the information with any BSA volunteers or professionals who need to know of medical conditions that may require special consideration in conducting Scouting activities.

With appreciation of the dangers and risks associated with programs and activities including preparations for and transportation to and from the activity, on my own behalf and/or on behalf of my child, I hereby fully and completely release and waive any and all claims for personal injury, death, or loss that may arise against the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with any program or activity.

In case of an emergency involving my child, I understand that efforts will be made to contact me. In the event I cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose protected health information to the adult in charge and/or any physician or health care provider involved in providing medical care to the participant. Protected Health Information/Confidential Health Information (PHI/CHI) under the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, 45 C.F.R. §§160.103, 164.501, etc. seq., as amended from time to time, includes examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant’s parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant’s ability to continue in the program activities.

Troop 51 cannot continually monitor compliance of program participants or any limitations imposed upon them by parents or medical providers. However, so that leaders can be as familiar as possible with any limitations, list any restrictions imposed on a child participant in connection with programs or activities below and counsel your child to comply with those restrictions.