PS Apostle Islands Kayak Adventure 

Read all the information below before continuing to register your student.

Welcome to the Project Success Apostle Island Kayak Adventure! This 4-day overnight trip is designed to help students who might require extra support to access and enjoy outdoor recreational activities.

To register, you will need: 

• The student and their parent/guardian/caregiver present 
• A calendar of the student’s summer engagements 
• Health Insurance information (if you have it) 

Submitting a registration doesn't guarantee a spot on the trip.
You will receive email notification or a call from Project Success confirming if your student has a spot or is on the waitlist.

Itinerary: 

• Thursday, July 24 at 8:00AM departure from the Project Success office.
• It is a 5 hour journey in Wilderness Inquiry vans to camp.
• We sleep in tents at the camp base 3 nights.
• The first day includes travel and an orientation to kayak paddling. 
• The second and third day includes 1/2 day of kayaking and 1/2 day of exploring accessible trails in the area. 
• The fourth day includes a short paddle (weather permitting) or a trail/visit to Bayfield and travel back home.  
• Sunday, July 27 at 7:00PM approximate return to Project Success office.

Important note: This camp takes place at Wilderness Inquiry's Little Sand Bay Base Camp that is located on the mainland. Although we will be kayaking within the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, we will not paddle the crossing to the islands. Our day paddles explore the sea caves and shipwrecks along the mainland shoreline of Lake Superior and the Bark Bay Slough which is a natural habitat to birds and other wildlife in the area. Weather will determine where we paddle each day. 

COVID/Illness Policy: 

• Knowing that vaccination can be a deeply personal decision, we strongly encourage all campers to get fully vaccinated and boosted when vaccines and boosters are available for you.
• Proof of vaccination is not a requirement to attend the trip.
• The morning of the trip, each camper is required to answer health screening questions before they are allowed to join their group and board the vans. 

 
Illness Protocols:

• Parents/Guardians/Caregivers must monitor their student's health prior to the first day of the trip.
• Students feeling unwell in the days leading up to the trip or having close contact with any communicable illness (COVID, flu, strep, etc.) and experiencing symptoms will not be allowed to attend the trip. Please contact us immediately to discuss the situation.
• A full refund of your trip payment will be provided if students can no longer attend due to illness prior to boarding the vans.
• On-Site Illness: Students displaying signs of illness upon arrival at Wilderness Inquiry Base Camp or during the trip will be evaluated by the health staff.
• If it is determined that students can no longer participate in the trip, prompt pickup by a parent/guardian/caregiver will be required.
• There are no refunds for students returning home after boarding the vans and arriving at camp. 
• Headlice Policy: Check your students in the weeks leading up to their trip. If untreated headlice is detected at the camp base, students will be unable to continue the trip, requiring prompt pickup by a parent/guardian/caregiver.

Student Behavior: 

In order to provide a safe and respectful environment for campers and staff:  

• The group will create a list of agreements and commit to them throughout the week. 
• PS Leaders will facilitate activities for students to get to know one another, create a positive community of teamwork, shared goals, inclusivity and to recognize each other’s strengths. 
• PS staff, PCA support staff and Wilderness Inquiry guides will work with students to help maintain a safe atmosphere for all students. 
• If a student shows aggressive behavior deemed physically or emotionally dangerous to another person or themselves, parents/guardians/caregivers will be notified. If the student is unable to stop the harmful behavior with the support of the camp staff and family guidance, the family will be notified and a parent/guardian/caregiver will be required to pick them up from camp.

Questions? Contact Jenny Batten, Senior Program Manager - Expeditions, at jennyb@projectsuccess.org / 612-874-1277.

Our goal is to serve students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The following question is completely optional and will not impact your ability to register for the program.

PLEASE NOTE:

Insurance Notice 
Custodial Parent(s) or Guardian is financially responsible for healthcare provided by out-of-camp providers. Rx needed while at camp will be sent to student insurance with Copay billed to Custodial Parent(s) or Guardian.

Please enter ALL student prescription medications and specific necessary over-the-counter medications. Bring only as many as needed for the time at camp. Student prescription medications must be in original container with Doctor's signature.

Please include:

• Medication Name
• Dosage
• Time taken
• Reason for Medication
• Any other important information regarding medication

Camp guides carry several OTC medications with them in case students need them. Please review the list below and check the box next to any medications you DO NOT want given to your student.

Please rate the following for the student:

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK:

I am the legal Parent/Guardian of the student participant and I certify that the above information is true, accurate and complete.

On behalf on my minor child, I recognize there is a significant element of risk in any adventure activity associated with the outdoors and I voluntarily assume that risk. Knowing the inherent risks and rigors involved, I certify that I/my minor child am/is fully capable of participating in the Wilderness Inquiry (WI) activities and that I/my minor child wish(es) to do so as a voluntary participant. While participating in kayak and canoe activities, WI will provide a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) of the proper size and I/my minor child agree(s) to wear the properly fitted, serviceable PFD at all times when the vessel is in motion. In consideration of WI providing the Activities, I hereby release any claims for personal injury or property damage against WI (and its agents, employees, directors, officers, and volunteers), arising out of ordinary negligence. I also release such claims arising out of any act by anyone not under control of WI. This release of liability may not apply to any incidents occurring on lands administered by the National Park Service. I give permission to WI and involved program partners to use photographs and video for promotional purposes. I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon me during the entire period of participation in Wilderness Inquiry activities. This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota without applying its choice of law provisions. If any minor children will be accompanying me, I make the same certification and provide the same release on their behalf. If the participant is a minor, by signing below my parent or legal guardian makes this certification
and provides this release on my behalf.

I hereby certify that the information contained within this registration and Health History document is, as of this date, true, accurate and complete.

I, the undersigned legal guardian, hereby agree to the following in consideration of my minor child’s opportunity to participate in Project Success activities (collectively, “PS Activities”):

1. I grant Project Success permission to create and use photographs, video or other recordings of my child in any format, including but not limited to still or moving images and/or audio, in its and/or PS Activities publications and promotional materials (the “Photos/Videos”). I agree that the Photos/Videos shall be the property of Project Success and there will be no financial compensation of any kind for any Photos/Videos. I irrevocably authorize Project Success to edit, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute the Photos/Videos for any lawful purpose and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished Photos/Videos.

2. I understand that there are inherent hazards and risks associated with my child’s participation in PS Activities, some of which are unknown, including but not limited to loss or damage to personal property and/or minor or serious emotional and/or bodily harm, paralysis or death from accidents, falls, cuts, drowning, hazardous weather, illness, injury or other events. I agree that I am responsible to independently investigate the potential hazards and risks any PS Activities. I understand that Project Success is not an agent of, and cannot control the acts or omissions of any transportation carrier or other provider involved in PS Activities. I agree to and do hereby assume all hazards and risks, known or unknown, related to PS Activities. I also agree to instruct my child to immediately advise a Project Success representative if my child feels that any facility, equipment or other conditions are unsafe.

3. With full knowledge and understanding that my child’s participation in PS Activities carries known and unknown hazards and risks, I, on behalf of myself and my child and any other person or party who could bring a claim on either of our behalf, hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Project Success and its successors or affiliated organizations (including but not limited to the Minneapolis Public schools, Mankato Area Public Schools, any other sponsoring organization, and/or any affiliated clubs), and each of their respective past, current or future directors, members, officers, employees, volunteers, donors, guests, and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands, and costs of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, related to or arising out of my child’s participation in PS Activities, including without limitation, for injury, illness, emotional or bodily harm, death, medical treatment decisions, medical costs, property loss or negligence.

4. I agree that I am responsible for my child’s medical needs, costs, and insurance coverage, including health, vision, dental, accident, disability, life and any other insurance. There either are no health-related issues which restrict my child’s participation in PS Activities or, if special assistance is needed, I have arranged this with Project Success. If my child should need medical treatment, Project Success is authorized to arrange such care and provide consent for emergency treatment if unable to reach me to arrange for my timely consent to such treatment

BY SIGNING BELOW, I REPRESENT THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD, I AM THE LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE CHILD LISTED BELOW, I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT, AND I VOLUNTARILY ENTER INTO IT WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT IT CONTAINS A LEGAL WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.

We ask that if you do have the funds to cover your trip, you pay the full amount. However, Project Success wants to ensure that we include all students who really want to go, regardless of cost. If you are not able to pay the full $500, we appreciate the partial contribution you can make toward your trip cost. Your contribution will help us to continue bringing young people ton outdoor adventures each year and to serve an ever-broadening community of students.