Terms And Conditions

Please read this Acknowledgment of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability Form carefully and in its entirety. It is a binding legal document.

Not For Kids Only is a weekend filled with rejuvenating activities designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul. From guided hikes through pristine forests to sunrise paddles on tranquil lakes, every moment at Not For Kids Only is an invitation to reconnect with nature and yourself.

I am aware that participation in Not For Kids Only, as described above, may include activities that may cause injury and may be dangerous to myself. I acknowledge that participation in Not For Kids Only has the following non-exhaustive list of particular activities that bear risk and danger and from which bodily injury, up to and including death, may occur, but not limited to:

Archery
Canoe
Windsurf
Paddleboarding
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Sailing
Inline Hockey
Basketball
Climbing Wall
High Ropes
Zipline
Low Ropes
Soccer
Volleyball
Pickleball
Clay
Arts and Crafts
Woodshop
Drama
Video
Fitness
Baseball
Football
Outdoor Fun
Hiking
Camp Programming
Meals

"Open" Activities & Camp Programming — Staff Provided as Extra Supervision and For Instruction

During my participation in camp's designated activity times and Camp Programming, we understand that the Tamakwa Staff are trained professionals and are there for added supervision and instruction. I accept the added supervision of Camp Tamakwa Staff members and agree to comply with the activity rules and guidance given from all staff members.

"Closed" Activities — Staff Not Provided

(Camp Tamakwa strongly recommends that you participate in the "open" activities when there are trained staff members available to act as instructors and to ensure added safety of the participants.) If I choose to go to an activity without a Camp Tamakwa staff member, I fully understand the risk that I'm taking on. I agree to follow the posted rules of the activity and accept all risks and events, injuries or even death, that may unfold during our unsupervised participation. Camp Tamakwa reserves the right, through any of its responsible employees, to insist upon all appropriate safety rules and procedures being observed and upon any degree of supervision for you and to limit or terminate your use of any such special facilities.

Natural Hazards and Camp's Infrastructure

I understand that camp is located in Algonquin Park and therefore I can expect that boats, roots, bridges, rocks, stairs and hills are all a part of the terrain and experience of camp. I take full responsibility for any injury that may occur when travelling around camp and recognize all natural hazards and infrastructures present at camp.

I accept that Not For Kids Only Programming will be taking place outside and that there is a risk to the elements, such as sun and rain, as well as wildlife; bugs and animals. It is my responsibility to ensure I have the proper protection against the elements as well as bugs. I will respect the Algonquin Wildlife by keeping a safe distance and not feeding animals our food. I also acknowledge that by bringing food into my cabin, I could attract wildlife which may result in the animal exhibiting protective behaviour and could result in endangering all those in the cabin.

Camp Tamakwa — General Rules

I understand that the camp rules, listed below, are for camp's and my own safety:

NO ONE SWIMS ALONE
Camp will open the swim docks with the appropriate amount of lifeguards during activity periods throughout the day. It is highly recommended you use this time to swim with your family.
If you choose to use the swim docks during a time the activity is closed and unguarded, you MUST wear a PFD / Life Jacket during non-designated swim times, and you MUST have a buddy with you AT ALL TIMES, with one person on the dock supervising while the other(s) is/are swimming.
NO SWIMMING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Stay within the Swim Area.
The Swim Tower and Trampoline may NOT be used during non-designated Swim Times (accidents in the Swim Area, on the Trampoline and on the Tower may result in serious injury or death).
All of camp's motor boats, putt putts and pointers are OFF LIMITS to all participants. If caught using a camp motor boat, you will be dismissed from camp.
When in a motorised boat, you will be asked to wear a PFD at all times, remain seated at all times, keep all arms and legs inside the boat (including when docking), and remove any bags before putting on and fastening the PFD.
You MUST wear a PFD when using any and all of camp's watercrafts.
The use of Camp's Tractors and Golf Carts are prohibited.
Fires are permitted only in designated campfire places with proper supervision of camp staff. No fire of any kind — candles, mosquito coils, matches, etc. — is permitted inside any cabins or buildings.
Smoking is prohibited in all cabins. There will be cans with sand placed around camp that indicate where you can smoke. The butts must be disposed of in the provided cans.
In the case of a fire or a missing person alarm, please go directly to the beaches, beside the Main Swim dock, and await further instructions.
Camp Tamakwa Staff are trained in dealing with such emergencies, please leave them to call the appropriate emergency services needed.
Camp's phones are off limits to participants, unless a participant has approval from the Tamakwa Staff Group Leaders.
Use only the buildings authorised by Camp Tamakwa. Other camp buildings and structures are off limits. The kitchen is off limits without authorization.
Do not deface or mark on any cabin or structure, new or old. Damage is the responsibility of the participant.
If anything is broken in your cabin or elsewhere in camp, please don't try to fix it, let our staff know and they will be happy to help.
Appliances are not permitted in any cabins including, but not limited to, heaters, electric blankets, etc.
It is very important that everyone wears shoes at all times, except when in the water.
No participant may violate any laws including the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.
Camp's sewage system is fragile — nothing goes in our toilets except water, toilet paper, and human waste. Everything else must go into the regular garbage.
Please do not disrupt the wildlife/animals in camp and please report any bee/wasp nests to Tamakwa staff.
Please do not litter.
Camp Tamakwa Staff reserve the right to deny you participation in any and all activities due to behaviour, alcohol consumption, past medical history, etc.
Please leave your empty alcohol cans in the labelled milk crates around camp.
Please clean up after yourself around camp, at your activities and in your cabin. Tamakwans always leave their campsite better than they found it.
DO NOT ATTEND ACTIVITIES WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE. Tamakwa Staff reserve the right to turn you away from participating in an activity.
DO NOT burn candles or anything else in any buildings.
Please clean cabins and facilities before departure.
Use Camp Tamakwa well. It has taken over 80 years of hard work to give camp its current beautiful physical state.

Medical Procedures

In the event that you require medication, X-ray, or treatment beyond that which is possible at Camp Tamakwa, you will be charged with the additional expense of transportation and special care.

Damages

You agree to leave Camp Tamakwa's facility (accommodations, activity areas, and other buildings) in the same condition or better upon completion of your stay. Any and all damage caused by you will be the sole responsibility and liability of you. In the event of any damage, other than reasonable wear and tear, you agree to pay Camp Tamakwa the cost of repair and/or replacement.

Social Media Release

I give permission to Camp Tamakwa and to any third party authorised by Camp Tamakwa to use photos, videos or any other recording or reproduction in any medium for use in promotional materials and/or as otherwise seen fit by Camp Tamakwa.

Indemnity Provision

I will indemnify and hold harmless Camp Tamakwa, Camp Tamakwa Inc, Tamakwa Experiences, Camp Tamakwa, its Officers, Directors, Agents, Servants and Employees from and against all claims, loss or expenses arising out of, from or in connection with our participation and use of the premises, related operations, locations and equipment. Such indemnity applies to (i) any act of omission or negligence of myself and my family, (ii) any accident, injury or damage whatsoever occurring in or at or about the premises. Such indemnity applies independently and separately from any other insurance provisions.

With full knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding Camp Tamakwa, I voluntarily participate in Not For Kids Only and assume the responsibilities and risks resulting from my participation, including all risk of property damage and injury to others and to myself.

I agree to comply with all of the rules and conditions of participating in Not For Kids Only. I have adequate applicable insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my participation in Not For Kids Only, or otherwise understand that I am solely responsible for any medical costs and damages that may directly or indirectly result from my participation.

I agree that any and all actions arising out of this agreement or the use of Camp Tamakwa will be governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ontario, Canada in any and all such actions.

Not For Kids Only — Camp Tamakwa Inc.