I, the undersigned, have enrolled and intend to participate in the Elgin Community College sponsored field trip/event identified above. I acknowledge that I have read the trip plan details and voluntarily accept such risks normally incident to such activities. I have also read the “General Field Trip/Event Expectations” and agree to abide by the indicated directives. I hereby release, waive, discharge and agree to hold harmless Elgin Community College, and all its officers; trustees, servants, agents and employees (hereinafter referred to as “releasees”) free from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating to any loss, damage, or injury, including death that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, as a result of participating in this field trip/event. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of my traveling to and/or staying at the destination described above. I further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releasees and each of them, from any loss, liability damage, or costs they may incur during my travels. It is my express intent that this Release shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a Release, Waiver, Discharge and Covenant Not to Sue the above-named releases.
I further agree that I am solely responsible for my own equipment, supplies, personal property and effects during the course of the field trip/event. I agree that all releasees above whom I have hereby held free from liability are only responsible for the general supervision of the logistical/educational aspects necessary to provide a safe and successful field trip/event and that they cannot and do not guarantee my personal safety.
I further agree that if I drive or provide my own motor vehicle for transportation to, during or from the program site, I am responsible for my own acts and for the safety and the security of my own vehicle. I accept full responsibility for the liability of myself and my passengers, and I understand that if I am a passenger in such a private vehicle, Elgin Community College, the College President, Board of Trustees and releasees are not in any way responsible for the safety of such transportation. In the event of any medical attention is needed, I authorize the leader(s) of the field trip/event or any qualified individual to administer the first aid necessary to maintain health until a physician may be reached or other medical assistance obtained. I further authorize any physician to administer such medical or surgical treatment diagnosed as necessary.