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9th Grade Retreat

Monday, August 19, 2024

8:30–11:30 am (8:15 am arrival)
Bruton Smith Athletic Center, Cannon Campus
In conjunction with Outback Team Building & Training

We are excited to offer a class retreat for the 9th grade, which takes place the day before 9th Grade Orientation, and will offer an experience to help the Class of 2028 bond prior to officially beginning Upper School. The retreat is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.  

Retreat Activities

The experience will consist of a Rube Goldberg Challenge, led by facilitators at Outback Team Building. Upper School teachers, advisors, and administrators will be on hand during the activity, getting to know the 9th grade class as well. Country Day is committed to providing opportunities that foster effective communication, collaboration, goal setting, personal challenge, community building, and wellness among our students. Therefore, Country Day will cover the cost for your child to participate in this retreat.

What to Wear and Bring

Students should wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes (closed toe). Shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers are acceptable. Activities occur indoors. Students don’t need to bring anything except a good attitude and willingness to step out of their comfort zone! 

Questions?

For questions about the retreat, please email Peggy Carey at peggy.carey@charlottecountryday.org.  

Release Forms

Two waiver forms below must be submitted by August 1 for students to participate. 

Outback Adventures Team Building Waiver

 

Required

 

Upper School Waiver and Consent Form

Charlotte Country Day School (“CCDS”) students are eligible to participate in certain extracurricular activities, excursions, trips, competitions and other school-sponsored events. These events and activities are voluntary.
 
As a condition to your child’s participation in the activity or event described below (the “Activity”), you are required to sign this document, which provides your consent to your child’s:
  • participation in the Activity,
  • emergency medical treatment should it become necessary, and
  • your agreement not to hold the school responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur in the course of the Activity.

Assumption of Risks

Participation in the Activity carries with it certain risks, including some that cannot be eliminated even with the exercise of care by school personnel or others involved in or supervising the Activity. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but they can include the risk of physical injury, damage to a student’s property or risks to a student’s health.


Waiver

In consideration of my child being permitted to participate in the Activity, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives, or assigns do hereby release, waive, and discharge CCDS, its employees, and agents of any and all responsibility and liability for any injury, claim, or legal action of any kind arising from or relating to my child’s participation in the Activity.
 

Indemnification and Hold Harmless

I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless CCDS, its employees, and agents from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising from or relating to my child’s participation in the Activity.


Severability and Choice of Law

I agree that the foregoing waiver of liability and assumption of risks and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue to be of full legal force and effect. This document shall be governed by the substantive laws of the State of North Carolina (without regard to the application of conflict of laws principles) and any legal action relating to the Activity shall be filed exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
 

Acknowledgment of Understanding

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I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to bring a legal action with respect to any negligent act on the part of CCDS or its employees or agents which causes accident or injury to my child as a result of my child’s involvement or participation in the Activity.required
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This authorization, waiver, and consent applies to the following student:
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