Parents, please be aware that nature play has inherent risk associated with it as children run, climb, jump and play in whatever way they choose to interact with nature. This risk is good for children and their development and is carefully monitored by present educators. While we will do what is in our power to minimize this risk, the nature of these activities indicates an increased level of risk is inevitable. Just like it is safer to walk than it is to run! I understand that I (or my child) am participating in the above program at our own risk. I will not hold Great Lakes Aquarium or its officers, directors, employees or volunteers liable for any negligence or alleged negligence or other fault (not including intentional acts) that results in personal injury, death, or property damage during or in connection with the above program. The undersigned, for myself and for my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby release and forever discharges Great Lakes Aquarium and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from all such claims. The waiver will be construed according to the law of the State of Minnesota.

While most of the nature play activities will be taking place at or on Great Lakes Aquarium property, we may, at our discretion, walk the group next door to Bay Front Festival Park for some additional activities. If this is selected we will have minimum of 2 educators/staff members present to monitor and supervise the group. The park is directly adjacent to Aquarium property and does not require us crossing or walking on any roads shared by vehicles. By checking the box below you are giving express permission for this to occur.

This program takes place entirely outdoors (with the exception of bathroom and warming breaks) unless prevented by unanticipated dangerous weather conditions.

I hereby give my permission for Great Lakes Aquarium to procure all necessary medical help for myself, my child or ward while said person is under the direct supervision of Great Lakes Aquarium, and grant permission to its representatives to authorize any competent medical professional to do all things reasonably necessary to take care of any injury or sickness.

There is no health insurance or medical coverage provided. Checking the box below acknowledges that the participant/guardian accepts responsibility for payment of any medical treatment which may be required while they are in this program.

Weather-Related Cancellations
Class will be cancelled by 8a.m. the morning of the program if Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709) are cancelled due to snowy conditions or cold temperatures. Class will be cancelled by 8a.m. on the morning of the program if there is a 70% or greater chance of thunderstorms during class time according to Weather.com. If unsafe weather arises during class, we will take shelter indoors in a space that is separate from the general public (i.e. a classroom) until the weather passes or pick-up time, whichever comes first. We will wait 1/2-hour from the last time lightning is sighted to return outdoors.

Class will be cancelled at least two hours prior to the program if the air quality index is greater than 201.

If a class is cancelled due to weather, we make every effort to offer a make-up class. Make-up classes will be rescheduled for different week on the same day and time as your regular class. No refunds will be offered if a make-up class is offered.

If a make-up class cannot be offered for any reason (i.e. space or staff availability), you will have the option to receive a full refund or donate the cost of the class to the Aquarium to support future educational programming.

COVID-19 Related Cancellations
In the event that Great Lakes Aquarium cancels class(es) due to a COVID-19 case, exposure or building closure, you will have the option to receive a full refund for the cancelled class(es) or donate the cost of the class(es) to the Aquarium to support future educational programming.

Other Circumstances
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, the following policy applies. Great Lakes Aquarium will refund 50% of the program fee for cancellations made at least two weeks before the class. For cancellations made less than two weeks in advance, refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Great Lakes Aquarium reserves the right to cancel this program in case of an insufficient number of participants or other unforeseeable circumstance.

If this occurs, all registered families will be notified upon determination that the program has been cancelled, and a full refund will be issued for all registered participants.