I, the parent or guardian of the registered child (hence particiant) , give my permission for the participation in the SCAPC Fall Retreat and for SCAPC to provide any necessary transportation from the director, employees, and/or agents of SCAPC for this participant. I understand the schedule of events and know the costs involved. I further understand that responsible adults will supervise their activities; however, I also recognize that accidents and/or illnesses occur. In the event of such accident and/or illness I recognize that it may be necessary to proceed with medical and/or dental treatment for the well being of my child. I hereby authorize the directors, employees and/or agents of SCAPC to take my child to medical authorites and hereby authorize the attending physician, surgeon and/or dentist to exercise their professional judgment and assess the risk incident to the illness or injury and to choose the necessary treatment their professional judgment determines to be necessary for the health and well being of my child including, but not limited to, the administration of examinations, diagnostic tests and medication (including anesthetics), performance of surgery, and any and all medical and/or dental care of treatment deemed necessary, as though I personally was giving them my full approval and support. I further agree to assume responsibility for all medical bills resultng from any such medical treatment. Further, should it be necessary for the participant to return home prior to schedule as a result of accident or illness, disciplinary action or otherwise, I hereby agree to assume responsibility for all transportation costs. I hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless SCAPC, its directors, employees and/or agents from any and all liability, claims and demands, in the event of personal injury, sickness or death, as well as property damage and expenses of any nature or kind which may be incurred by the undersigned and the child participant that may occur while the participant is participating in the SCAPC activities. Additionally, I hereby grant to St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, the Director of Christian Education, employees, and/or agents of SCAPC permission to take and publish photographs of minors for which I am legally responsible. I also consent to the use of any published material in connection with SCAPC. The pictures may be published in any manner, including advertising, periodicals, exhibits, and other promotional applications. I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing authorization and release and that I fully understand its contents. The undersigned further agrees to hold harmless SCAPC, its directors, employees and agents for any liability sustained by said church as the result of negligent, willful or intentional acts of the participant, including any expenses incurred.