Kids / Teen Camp Terms and Conditions
Please read the following and make sure you understand our terms and conditions before agreeing to them.
We are a Christian based camp and run a fun, interactive daily program teaching bible based values and morals.
Terms and Conditions of Falling Creek Ranch
- The parent/guardian of the child/the adult rider hereby agrees and undertakes as follows:
- Riders of all ages are requested to wear safety helmets at all times. No responsibility will be taken for any injury caused to a rider choosing not to do so.
- Falling Creek Ranch has ZERO TOLERANCE towards poor behaviour including stealing, alcohol, drug use or any behaviour that puts others at risk.
- Please do not bring technology such as cell phones, tablets (iPads etc..) or any device with internet connectivity. Also, do not bring electrical appliances (e.g. hair straighteners, clippers, hair dryers etc..)
- Falling Creek Ranch as a private property does not allow personal photography/videography taken during camp to be used in a damaging manner i.e. on social media, we reserve the right to have them removed and seek damages if applicable.
- I give permission for any photos taken of my child by Falling Creek Ranch to be used for promotional/social media purposes.
- Horses provided by the property are ridden at the rider’s risk.
- All horse gear owned by the rider is used at the risk of the owner.
- Lessons and riding given here by ourselves, whether it may be round pen, or trekking, are at the risk of the rider.
- I understand that Falling Creek Ranch is a fully functioning farm (Southern Sky Farms Limited) and that there are hazards, waterways, machinery, and animals on site that could cause risk or injury. Risks and boundaries will be clearly outlined at the start of camp but common sense and caution is expected and required by anyone entering the property or coming on camp.
- All outside rides away from the property, including road, and other people’s farm rides, are at the risk of the rider.
- Any accident to a horse or rider brought on to the property with behaviour related problems is at the risk of the owner.
- All persons of any age who are on the property are there at their own risk. We take no responsibility for any horse, adult or child related accidents.
- We do not accept any responsibility for any veterinarian expenses incurred whilst horses are on our property, unless horses are owned by the property.
- We will take all care but no responsibility for any horse under our care, whether grazing or worked by ourselves.
- Horses with floating and truck related problems are brought to the property at the risk of the owner. We take no responsibility for any accident to a horse or owner or any damage to horse-float, trucks or vehicles.
- I understand that there are certain risks in riding/allowing children/adults to ride horses.
- I hereby indemnify Falling Creek Ranch, its directors and or employees/volunteers and hold them harmless against any liability arising from any cause whatsoever as a result of loss or personal injury which the child/adult may sustain whilst on their premises or elsewhere during the course of a riding lesson, camp or trek.
- I further indemnify Falling Creek Ranch against all actions, proceedings, liability, claims, damages, costs and expenses in relation to or arising out of the adult/child being on their premises or elsewhere as per above, before, during or after the course of his or her lesson, camp or trek. It is my intention that this indemnity shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue for an indefinite period, and shall cover each and every instance when the adult/child has lesson, camp or a trek, or is on the property or under the control of Falling Creek Ranch, its directors, employees or volunteers.
- I give consent for basic treatment to be administered where applicable (e.g., Paracetamol, First Aid etc.)
- I give permission for any photos taken of my child to be used by Falling Creek for promotional/social media purposes.
- If I cannot be contacted and my emergency person cannot be contacted I agree to FCR staff to seek medical care if required at the parents/caregivers cost.
As a Camper :
- I will be respectful of my fellow campers and all leaders/staff. This means that I will speak to others in a respectful manner and tone of voice.
- I will follow directions of my leaders and Falling Creek Ranch staff.
- I will not threaten or cause physical harm towards others, including possessing sharp or other dangerous instruments.
- I will respect the personal space of others and keep my body to myself.
- I understand that disrespectful behaviour includes, but is not limited to, hitting, punching, kicking, biting, spitting, swearing, lying, and refusing to listen to the leaders and staff.
- I will be respectful of the camp grounds, the buildings, and any other location I may visit while attending camp.
- I will not litter, vandalize, steal, or destroy items that do not belong to me.
- I agree to follow all Camp rules including those that are not listed on this behaviour agreement or rules set forth by my camp director and leaders during the camp day.