GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE

GRAND CANYON Landmark Christian School Vince Cobb May 26 – 30, 2012

The Benefits of Student Travel Encourages independence, confidence, self-discipline and self-reliance Allows students to analyze educational situations from multiple perspectives Fosters personal development as students explore other geographical areas and meet new people Teaches team-building and cooperative skills

Why Grand Canyon? Hoover Dam Grand Canyon National Park Colorado River Sedona Lowell Observatory Wupatki National Monument Sunset Crater National Monument Unlimited educational opportunities with guided stops at:

Peace of Mind We are working with the professional organization Grand Classroom to organize our tour Grand Classroom employees will be with us in Arizona to ensure our trip runs smoothly Registration includes medical insurance coverage

One Price Covers All! Round-trip airfare Hotels Three meals a day Deluxe transportation All guides and admissions All educational and adventure activities Medical Insurance

Day One Depart from home Arrive Las Vegas, NV Lunch overlooking Lake Mead Tour of Hoover Dam Depart for Flagstaff, AZ Dinner Check into hotel

Day Two Depart for Grand Canyon National Park Guided hike on the South Kaibab Trail Lunch Other stops include  Desert View Watchtower  Canyon View Informational Plaza/Mather Point  Cameron Trading Post Dinner Depart for Flagstaff Return to hotel

Day Three Hotel Breakfast Museum of Northern Arizona Depart for Sedona Mountain Bike through the Red Rocks of Sedona Lunch Slide Rock State Park for swimming in Oak Creek (weather permitting) Dinner and Free Time in Sedona Depart for Flagstaff Lowell Observatory Return to Hotel

Day Four Depart for Page, AZ Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument  Visit 1000 year old volcanic crater Wupatki National Monument  Tour Indian ruins left over 800 years ago Lunch en route Smooth Water float trip on the Colorado River  See towering walls and 4,000 year old pictographs Dinner in Flagstaff Rock climbing at indoor gym

Day Five Depart for Las Vegas Lunch en route Arrive at Circus Circus Adventuredome, Las Vegas - Ride the rollercoaster and scream with delight at this indoor amusement park Dinner at Planet Hollywood Depart for Las Vegas airport for departure home

Release Forms Medical Information and Release Form Behavior Contract Rock Climbing Release Form

Medical Information MEDICAL RELEASE AND HISTORY FORM School Name ________________________________ Tour Leader Name ____________________________ Student Name________________________________ Birth Date ___________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Information: Parent/Legal Guardian __________________________Address ____________________________________ City, State, Zip _______________________________________________ Home # _____________________ Cell # _______________________ Work # _________________________Office # _____________________ Student Information: Family Physician _______________________________________ Phone _____________________________ Alternative Emergency Contact ____________________________ Phone ____________________________ Please list any known Allergies: _______________ List of current Medications: _________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________________ *Allergies: Please ensure your child has an epinephrine pen – as this is an outdoor adventure. *Asthma: Please ensure your child has two (2) inhalers, one for your child to carry and one for the trip leader to carry. *Diabetes: Please check with your child’s physician on insulin levels as there will be elevated activity throughout the trip. Does your child have any medical implants?_________ Wear Contacts?_________ Pregnant? _________ Circle and explain all of your child’s medical history (including but not limited to): Asthma, Angina, Altitude problems, Allergic reactions, Back problems, Blackouts, Chest pains, Concussions, Diabetes, Drug reactions, Dislocations, Epilepsy, Heart conditions, Seizures, Unusual blood pressure Please Explain: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Please explain any conditions that may limit participation? ________________________________________________________________________________________ As the parent/legal guardian of ______________________________________________________________, I request in my absence the above student be admitted to any hospital, dentist, and staff of duly licensed as Doctors of Medicine or Dentistry or licensed nurses or medical technicians, to perform any diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, operative procedures and x-ray treatment of the above minor. Parent/Legal Guardian Signature & Date:___________________________________________________

Behavior Contract I, _____________________________________, (print student’s name) understand that traveling with my classmates is a great opportunity and responsibility. As I travel with my peers, I agree to behave in a mature way at all times. I will abide all rules as set by my tour leaders. In addition, I will adhere to local laws. If I break the rules, as determined by my tour leader, I understand that I can be sent home before the end of the trip at the expense of my parent/guardian. I have read the terms and conditions of travel (in the registration brochure or on and have read the Grand Classroom Behavior Guidelines sheet and agree to the terms. _______________________________________________________ Student Signature Parent Signature Date PLEASE RETURN TO TRIP LEADER

Rock Climbing Release Form PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK In consideration of the services of Northern Arizona Rock Climbing Facility dba Vertical Relief Climbing Center, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "VRCC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge VRCC, on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows: 1. I acknowledge that climbing on an artificial climbing wall entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. The risks include, among other things: falling off the wall; loose and/or damaged artificial holds; rented equipment failure; falling to the ground, on other users, or being fallen on by other users; abrasions from the walls, ropes, pads, or the floor: equipment failure; belay and/or belayer failure; climbing out of control or beyond ones personal limits; the negligence of other climbers, visitors, participants, or other persons who may be present; musculoskeletal injuries and/or over training; head injuries; or my own negligence. Furthermore, VRCC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They may give inadequate warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction. 2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. 3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless VRCC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of VRCC's equipment or facilities, including any such Claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of VRCC. 4. Should VRCC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause of suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have. 6. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against VRCC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

Packing List GRAND CANYON TRIP SUMMER PACKING LIST Identification One suitcase with luggage tag One backpack (to carry-on) Waterproof jacket Hat Pair of comfortable shoes Water shoes – no flip flops! Shirts and T-shirts Sweatshirt or fleece A pair of pants Shorts Underwear and socks Camera Battery Charger or extra batteries Good water bottle - 32oz minimum Ziploc bags Swimsuit Small towel Toiletries/medication Portable snacks Sunscreen Lip Balm with SPF Pajamas Bandana Wristwatch Spending money for souvenirs

Thanks for coming! We look forward to providing a very fun and educational trip for the students Please feel free to stay after if you have additional questions Remember to fill out the sign-in sheet if you haven’t already