ADVENTURE EDUCATION
PROGRAM WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Adventure Education is experiential learning and strives to cultivate, encourage and develop self-awareness, hard and soft skills,
environmental stewardship and an overall a sense of wellness. The program's objective is to introduce participants to fun, engaging
experiences both indoors and outdoors so they may learn through trying, doing and practicing in a supportive culture. We teach
responsibility, preparedness and trained-knowledge in respect to our adventures.
Participants in the Adventure Education program may take part in activities including, but not limited to:
Hiking
Yoga
Rock climbing / Rock wall
Low ropes/high ropes
Backpacking
Glamping
Pre-orientation adventure day
activities
Mountain & Urban biking
Ice skating
Ballroom dancing
Rafting & Kayaking
Skiing and Snowboarding
Participates should be aware that they may be exposed to dangers, risks, and/or hazards associated with participating which include
the use of, act of, and/or exposure to, but not limited to the following:
1. Unpredictable weather conditions including lightning, storms, wind, rain, snow, ice, cold, heat, weather changes, and
changes in water level, and potential problems associated with back country navigation;
2. Travel in a vehicle driven by a person other than self;
3. Use of specialized equipment and problems due to defects in manufacturer’s products or arising from the improper use of
products;
4. Carrying/lifting over 50lbs;
5. Physical exertion associated with the movements involved with outdoor adventure activities that can cause fatigue,
soreness, sprains, abrasions, fractures, joint stiffness, and blisters;
6. Wounds and injuries to skin, organs, muscles, joints, and bones;
7. Uneven terrain, extreme temperatures or conditions;
8. Contact with traffic, pedestrians, and/or other participants;
9. Accidents, illness, or other problems in remote places without cell phones, other means of communication, or easy access
to medical facilities;
10. Injuries inflicted by animals, plants, UV rays, or other natural forces;
11. Exposure to natural and man-made fire; and
12. Hazards related to water including wading, swimming, or capsizing into water containing cold temperatures, rocks, trees,
currents, rapids, re-circulating holes, waterfalls, man-made objects, or other obstacles in the water. This can result in
hypothermia, injury, entrapment, or drowning
Each Participant is responsible for determining if he or she is physically able to participate in the activities offered by the program. It
is always advisable to consult a physician prior to participating in any Adventure Education activities.
I hereby acknowledge and understand that there are dangers and risks associated with the activities described above, which may
not be fully explained to me. I hereby agree to abide by all rules, instructions, policies and procedures imposed by Wilkes University
relating to the use of the facilities, property and equipment.
By signing this Waiver and Assumption of Risk, I fully assume the dangers and risks, and agree to use my best judgment while
engaging in those activities. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Wilkes University, its trustees, officers, employees, and
agents from and against any and all liability incurred as a result of or in any manner related to my participation in the Adventure
Education activities.
I hereby affirm that I have read and fully understand the above and agree to be legally bound by it. I ALSO AFFIRM I AM OVER 18
YEARS OF AGE. If under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian signature is required.
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Participant Name (Please print) Participant’s Signature Today’s Date
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Parent or Guardian Name (Please print) Parent or Guardian Signature Today’s Date
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