Summering in Nature

Welcome to Registration! Please fill out ALL the forms below. One set of forms per child, please! We’ll contact you within 24 hrs to make payment arrangements.

  • Contact Info and Schedule

  • Summer Program Commitment & Enrollment Agreement

  • Release and Waiver of Liability

  • COVID-19 Guidelines, Release & Waiver of Liability for Homeschooling in Nature LLC

There is a one-time Summer Registration Fee of $25 (non-refundable) per child (siblings $15). Reg fee waived if registering for 4 or more Full Weeks.

Price for Inland Sessions 1-2 (June 17-20 & July 8-11)

Fees are per week:

4-day Monday-Thursday $290

3-day Any 3 available days $230

2-day Any 2 available days $160

1-day or Drop-in rate: $85 (with prior registration)

Price for Coastal Session 3-4 (Aug 19-22 & 26-29)

4 days Mon-Thur $300

3 days Any 3 available days $245

2 days Any 2 days available $175

1 day Any available day $90

We’ll do our best to accommodate everyone’s day-schedule preferences, however they are not guaranteed until we've confirmed with you and payment in full has been received. We’ll contact you if we need to discuss changes to your preferred day schedule. After dates have been confirmed and payment in full has been made, you’ll receive a Welcome! email with instructions on how to prepare, what to bring, what to wear plus the location for the Sessions your child is registered for. Summer Sessions are non-refundable.

* Last day to register is the Friday before the beginning of a Session. Mid-Session registration available based on open spots.

Contact Info and Schedule

Please continue filling out forms below, thank you!

Summer Program Commitment & Enrollment Agreement.

I have read the Price & Time Commitment and Refund Policies listed below, and agree to this Summer Program Commitment & Enrollment Agreement, which shall become my obligation to Steffani Clark-Jijon and Homeschooling in Nature LLC. I fully understand this financial responsibility and obligation and the reasons for its implementation. By signing this agreement, I am agreeing to pay the Program amount and I am indicating that I will honor these policies.

Rate

There is a one-time $25/child Registration Fee (non-refundable) and $15/sibling. Sessions are 6-hour periods and priced by the day:

Full Week (4 days) $290

3 days/week $230

2 days/week $160

1 day/week $85

Financial Commitment

Parent/Caregiver commits to the program and payment for spots reserved are to be paid in full and in advance, even if the child does not attend or misses a session for a personal reason.

This agreement reserves the child’s spot in the program and parent/caregiver is responsible for the agreed upon amount to be paid in full, even if the child misses a session due to illness, family changes their mind, vacation, Charter Funds run out, etc.

Refund & Cancelation Policy

There are no refunds or credits for days missed (illness, vacation, etc.). In the rare event that Homeschooling in Nature LLC cancels a Session, funds will be refunded in full for that day, or credit applied to a future Session, whichever parents prefer.

Please note that we are a Outdoor Learning & Enrichment Service and are not classified as “Child Care”, though given the hours of service, it may fulfill that need.

To send Registration or full amount, simply scan this code or open you Zelle app and use our email to find us: steffani@homeschoolinginnature.com

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR 

Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón

I, ______________________________________________ agree to the following:

By joining Homeschooling in Nature LLC, I agree to accept all parts of this Release and Waiver of Liability.

Assumption of Risks: There are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise that cannot be foreseen. I understand that my participation, and that of the minor/s listed below in Homeschooling in Nature LLC’s Outdoor Learning & Enrichment Program Sessions (Session/s thereafter) at any level, is to be taken at my own risk, with no liability on Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón’s part, recognizing that there is a rare chance that illness, injury or even death could result. Additionally, I acknowledge that I am using my own capacity and assessment of risk when it comes to making my own decisions for myself and the minors listed below, and I am voluntarily making those decisions with the full awareness that there may be risk involved to me or to the minors listed below. By attending any Session with Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón, I expressly assume any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I and/or the child/children bound under this agreement might incur as a result of participating.

Personal Responsibility: By participating in any Sessions offered by Homeschooling in Nature LLC, I am acknowledging that I am solely and personally responsible for my own preparedness, health, life, well-being, choices, safety, actions and results at all times, and for the minor/s listed below. I am responsible for researching the Session in which I and the minors listed below are voluntarily participating in, knowing the conditions of the service location, and bringing the proper gear for myself and/or the child bound under this agreement for all weather conditions. I understand that I am responsible for my safety, and that of the minors listed below, when I/they choose to challenge my/their capabilities or personal health conditions at a Session, for determining whether a Session is at an appropriate level for me and/or the minor/s bound under this agreement, and for participating based solely on my own judgment. I take full responsibility for having, and providing the minor/s listed below, appropriate skills and physical conditioning, equipment and supplies for all Sessions.

Agreement Never to Sue: I AGREE NEVER TO SUE AND I AGREE TO RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Homeschooling in Nature LLC, Steffani Clark-Jijón for any damage, injury or death to me and/or the minor listed below arising from participation in the Homeschooling in Nature LLC’s and Steffani Clark-Jijón’s Activities, regardless of cause, including the ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE of Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón and its personnel, including claims of negligent instruction. 

Medical Assistance: I consent to the application of first-aid or other emergency medical services to be applied to me or the minor/s listed below if needed, in connection with a health problem or emergency during a Session, including calling 911 for an ambulance. I agree to hold the Sessions’ Facilitator/Organizer Steffani Clark-Jijón and Homeschooling in Nature LLC harmless as a result of any such injury or damage I or the minor/s listed below may suffer due to the application of treatment, medical services, or emergency medical care provided or offered to me or the minor/s listed below. Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón will also not be held accountable for any fees or costs that these treatments may incur. 

Immunizations: I agree that the minor/s listed below are up to date with all their immunizations required for their age by the law of California.

Indemnity: If I, my child, my heir, my estate, or my legal representative files a claim or a lawsuit arising out of my or my child's participation in Homeschooling in Nature LLC’s and Steffani Clark-Jijón’s Activities, I AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón for any and all damages, attorney's fees, and costs arising out of such a claim or a lawsuit. In executing this Agreement, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am doing so only for myself and/or on behalf of persons for whom 1 have authority to execute. In the event that I execute this Agreement on behalf of another person, and in the event that the other person brings a claim against Homeschooling in Nature LLC or Steffani Clark-Jijón, I AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, and HOLD HARMLESS Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón with respect to that claim, as set forth herein.

No Liability: I agree to waive liability of Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón, and any other member associated with  Homeschooling in Nature LLC, for any accidents, delays, injuries, mishaps, harm, loss, damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease, condition or issue, or otherwise, affiliated with Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón or otherwise, even if I am expressly advised of the possibility of such damages or difficulties, whether caused by the fault of myself, the Organizers, other attendees or other third parties. This release and waiver extends and applies to, and also covers and includes, all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability. In no event will I hold Homeschooling in Nature LLC, Steffani Clark-Jijón, or any other member of  Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages for any use or non-use of, or reliance on, or participation in the Sessions.

No Insurance: Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón does not provide liability insurance for the protection of individuals who may participate in any of the Sessions or events that take place with Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón. I hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages against Homeschooling in Nature LLC and its members and families personally for all injuries which may be sustained by me and/or the minor/s bound under this agreement while participating in the Sessions. I understand the content of the Sessions and the risks of personal injury herein. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón, or any other member of  Homeschooling in Nature LLC from any claim for loss or damage or injury to myself, and/or the minor/s bound under this agreement, or a child under my professional care arising from or in connection with any participation in the Sessions.

Release of Claims: In consideration of being permitted to participate in Homeschooling in Nature LLC and with Steffani Clark-Jijón, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Homeschooling in Nature LLC and 

Steffani Clark-Jijón, or any other member of  Homeschooling in Nature LLC for any injury or damages that I and/or the minor/s bound under this agreement may sustain as a result of participating in the Sessions. I agree now that I hereafter forever release Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón, its Session Facilitators, Session Organizers, and Sessions Volunteers from any and all liability, damages, causes of action, allegations, suits, sums of money, claims and demands whatsoever, in law or equity, which I have ever had, now have or will have in the future against Homeschooling in Nature LLC, Steffani Clark-Jijón, Session Facilitators, Session Organizers, and Sessions Volunteers, arising from my past or future participation in, or otherwise with respect to, any acts or omissions or anything related to the Sessions.

Media Waiver: I authorize Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón to use the following information relating to me, and all minors bound under this agreement: my pictures and those of the minor/s’ listed below – including photographic, motion picture, and electronic (video) images. I hereby grant Steffani Clark-Jijón and Homeschooling in Nature LLC the right to use, publish, and reproduce, for all purposes pictures of me and the minor/s listed below, in film or electronic (video) form, sound and video recordings of my voice, in any and all media including, without limitation, cable and broadcast television and the Internet, and for exhibition, distribution, promotion, advertising, sale, press conferences, meetings, hearings, educational conferences and in brochures and other print media. I further grant Homeschooling in Nature LLC all right, title, ownership and interest that I may have in all finished pictures, negatives, reproductions, and copies of the original print, and further grant Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón the right to give, sell, transfer, and exhibit the print in copies or facsimiles thereof, for marketing, communications, advertising or for any other purpose, as it deems fit. I also understand that Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón are not responsible or liable in any way for photos that other members post on social media or otherwise share or distribute as Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón have no control over others’ actions. Should I object to a photo of me or my child being posted or shared by another member, I understand that I need to contact that member directly and ask him/her to remove or take down the image as Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón is not involved or responsible for that situation.

Voluntary Consent: I acknowledge that me and the minor/s listed below are participating voluntarily in Homeschooling in Nature LLC with the full awareness that my participation may contain certain inherent risks to me and/or to the minor/s listed below, and I voluntarily consent to all such risks. I give full consent to participating in the Sessions, and by providing my consent, I voluntarily agree to all of the terms of this Release and Waiver. My signature below signifies that I have read this Release and Waiver and I fully understand and implicitly consent to all of its contents.

By entering my name in the box below, I am effectively providing my signature, indicating that all the information on this form is true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. I am also agreeing and giving my full consent to ALL the terms listed under this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY  FOR Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón.

COVID-19 Guidelines, Release & Waiver of Liability for Homeschooling in Nature LLC

I agree to the following:

I hereby waive any right or cause of action arising as a result of my and the youth’s mentioned below participation in Homeschooling in Nature LLC and with Steffani Clark-Jijón, from which any liability may or could accrue against Steffani Clark-Jijón, collectively or individually. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, I agree that this waiver shall include any rights or causes of action resulting from personal injury to me, or the youth mentioned below, and any damage to my property sustained in connection with activities during Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón. 

I acknowledge that Homeschooling in Nature LLC’s and Steffani Clark-Jijón’s practice and safety protocols are appropriate and thorough in preventing the spread of COVID-19, based on but not limited to those outlined by the nation's health protection agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other communicable conditions among participants of Homeschooling in Nature LLC's and Steffani Clark-Jijón’practices. As a participant, I, and the youth mentioned below, will adhere to ALL COVID-19 regulations and guidelines consistent with Homeschooling in Nature LLC's Steffani Clark-Jijón’s practice. 

COVID-19 Guidelines

  • I understand that the CDC COVID-19 guidelines and policies change, and I agree to obey to the following:

  • Face masks are optional for everyone regardless of vaccination status.

  • If my child has been diagnosed with COVID-19, a negative test result is required in order to re-enter any of the outdoor learning programs: Holiday Nature Camps, Homeschooling in Nature and Summering in Nature.

  • I will submit COVID19-Child and family screening at least one week before the first day of attendance (personal and general medical information). 

  • I will check my child/children’s temperature each morning, as well as a thorough check for any signs of illness prior to arriving at a Session. If my child has a fever of 100.4 or higher, they will not be allowed to participate that day. Children will be allowed to return to the Sessions after a 10-day period and/or a COVID-19 negative result. Homeschooling in Nature LLC and Steffani Clark-Jijón encourages participating families to practice safe behaviors and follow CDC guidelines to maintain a COVID-19 Free cohort.  

  • If anything in my family’s medical history has changed regarding COVID-19, I will notify Steffani Clark-Jijón immediately, confidentially and in writing.

  • I will sign a COVID-19 Waiver of Liability at each Session (hard copies will be available at drop-off) during drop-off.  

  • I understand Homeschooling in Nature LLC participants meet only at designated outdoor locations in public spaces. 

  • If my child is presenting any COVID-19 symptoms he/she/they will not be allowed to join the group. In order to return to Sessions, I must provide a COVID-19 negative test. I understand fees will not be refunded for days missed.

  • I understand there will be no interactions with other members of the public that are not part of Homeschooling in Nature LLC.

  • I understand materials will be sanitized before they are provided to the group and will depend on the Session’s scope of work. 

  • I understand no sharing of food or drinks is allowed. 

  • Steffani Clark-Jijón, a fully COVID-19 vaccinated educator, will use best practices to avoid interacting with trash, plants, wildlife, and vegetation that may have been touched by another person, not in the group.

  • I understand the group will practice proper hygiene; hand washing and hand sanitizing throughout the day, and hand sanitizer will be provided as well as opportunities to wash hands with soap and water.

  • I have communicated all medical conditions and pre-existing conditions in advance and in writing and I understand all information is confidential.

  • I understand that a violation of ANY of these guidelines may lead to a full dismissal from future Homeschooling in Nature LLC Sessions (even if paid in full), in which case, there will be no refunds. 

All adults and children must adhere to COVID-19 regulations, no exceptions. Violating regulations or refusal to follow them is an immediate dismissal from Homeschooling in Nature LLC.

By entering my name below I agree to each above statement and release Homeschooling in Nature LLC, and Steffani Clark-Jijón from any and all liability for the unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19 to myself and/or the minor/s bound under this agreement. I acknowledge that I have received, read and will follow the COVID-19 precautions and guidelines outlined above. I acknowledge that guidelines are subject to change and will reflect the latest recommendations outlined by the CDC and local health care professionals.