Please ensure you read and understand our terms and conditions policy. Do not hesitate to contact us if you are unsure of any of our policies, we are happy and available to answer all your questions and concerns.
- Chikopi will make every effort to place campers in cabins with the friends they requested. We ask for your cooperation and trust in our ability to place your child in a positive and age appropriate cabin group. Placement in the cabins is at the full discretion of the Camp Directors. Camper ages, enrollment, session and previous Chikopi experience are all factors that play into which cabin your son will be placed. There is no guarantee of cabin placement, regardless of any request you may make. Cabin mate dis-requests will not be accepted.
- A formal acknowledgement is emailed to the parents/guardians for each camper enrolled upon receipt of a signed registration form and $500.00 deposit.
- The parents/guardians listed on the registration form agree to pay the full fee by the due date and to pay interest on all overdue fees at the rate of 24% per annum, accruing daily.
- Any cancellation must be submitted in writing. (Emails are accepted). Chikopi reserves the right to cancel enrollment if fees are not paid in full by the due date. No refunds are made except as follows: a. If the registration is withdrawn or cancelled before April 1st, of the session year, 50% of tuition is refundable. b. Tuition is non-refundable after April 1st, when operating expenses are fixed for the summer. c. If a registration is cancelled due to injury or illness, after April 1st all fees, less $500 deposit, will be credited towards the following summer. d. No credit is given for late arrival or early withdrawal.
- A registration may be changed from one session to another, or reduced/increased in session length, accommodations permitting, at any time. A $100.00 switch fee may be charged.
- No refunds will be given if a camper is sent home due to any violation of Camp Chikopi’s code of conduct and Rules, as determined and at the sole discretion of the Camp Chikopi Directors.
- The parents/guardians acknowledge that Camp Chikopi takes place in Ontario, submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Ontario Courts and agree that: a. The Ontario courts shall have jurisdiction over any claim, legal dispute or cause of action arising out of Chikopi, alleged breach of contract, or alleged negligence or other claim that leads to a legal proceeding against Camp Chikopi, 571609 Ontario Inc., Bob or Colette Duenkel, it’s directors, officers, employees, or volunteers. b. If any such legal proceedings are commenced, they will be commenced and heard only in Ontario, and c. The resolution of all disputes and the provisions of this agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Ontario laws.
- The parent/guardian agrees to update Camp Chikopi of any camp/school/sports team; suspension, discipline, social, emotional or psychological issue that could affect their child or any other child/staff member, prior to camp.
- The parent/guardian further acknowledges that attendance and/or participation at Camp Chikopi involves risk and hazards incidental thereto, including but not limited to, injury, sickness, allergic reactions, all of which are assumed by the parents/guardians. The parents/guardians hereby waives, releases, absolves and agrees to indemnify and save harmless Camp Chikopi, 571609 Ontario Inc. and it’s respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents of any and all liability arising from his/her child’s attendance and/or participation in the Chikopi program.
- The parents/guardians of the camper consent to the medical treatment of the camper by the camp doctor or any other medical doctor, as required by such doctor’s discretion, and agree to pay all hospital and other medical fees and expenses incurred with respect to the camper and to reimburse the camp promptly for any such fees and expenses paid by the camp with respect to the camper. 2
- The parents/guardians of the camper understand and accept that some Chikopi events take place off of the camp property and require transport to and from such events. The parents/guardians consent to the transport, participation of and any cost associated with the camper participating in such events.
- The parents/guardians and the camper agree to follow the ‘Watercraft Safety Rules” as laid out on the information package. By signing this sheet, you, your parents/guardians, (if under 18), acknowledge that any use of water craft owned by Camp Chikopi and/or Camp Ak-o-Mak will be operated by you in the correct manner as outlined in the safety measures provided. Any accident to you resulting from your failure to adhere to these safety measures shall be the sole responsibility of you and your parents/guardians.
- The parents/guardians and the camper agree to follow the “Camp Safety Rules” and the “Chikopi Code of Conduct” as laid out in the information package. By signing this sheet, you, your parents/guardians, (if under 18), acknowledge that you have read and understood these safety protocols and failure to follow them may result in your being returned home early.
- Chikopi is committed to maintaining the confidence and trust of its campers and their parents/guardians. Chikopi has adopted a Privacy Policy, a copy of which is included in the information package.
- The parents/guardians of the camper agree for and on behalf of themselves and the camper that any photographs taken of the camper by camp personnel or authorized by a camp director may be used by the camp without charge in promotional material, including brochures, slide shows, videos and websites.
- The person signing this contract has legal guardianship of the camper named and acts as custodial parent. In this capacity, the person is in agreement and is aware that the camper named is attending Chikopi and this person has the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of both the mother and father. All parents, siblings, heirs, executors, successors or assigns agree to read the terms of this contract and agree that unless they contact us in writing they are in agreement with the terms herein.
- Chikopi Directors have the authority to search camper belongings, if deemed necessary, including mail and packages, for prohibited items. Prohibited items will be removed from camper belongings in accordance with our Camp Safety Rules and Code of Conduct, a copy of each is included in the information package.
- The parents/Guardians agree to read Camp Chikopi’s Safety Rules and Code of Conduct for full awareness and understanding of the rules and policies of Chikopi and to review all applicable rules/policies with the camper.
- Chikopi reserves the right to expel a camper from Chikopi and send him home at the expense of the parents at any time without notice when it is deemed to be in the best interest of either the child or Chikopi, or for violation of any camp rule, as determined and at the sole discretion of the Camp Chikopi Directors.
- Parents/guardians shall reimburse Chikopi for any intentional damage or defacement of Chikopi property. The cost of removing graffiti will be charged to the campers tuck bill.
Camp Chikopi Terms and Conditions Policy
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