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What should a summer camp splash pad permission slip include?
Quick answer
Camper name and DOB, parent contact, emergency contact, allergies and medications, swim ability self-report, photo release, sunscreen application consent, transportation method, departure and return times, and signature. Customize for the specific destination and date. Have parents return signed slips one week before the trip.
A defensible camp splash pad permission slip covers: child's full name, date of birth, and home address; primary parent contact (name, cell, email); secondary emergency contact; full list of allergies including sting and food allergies plus medications and any auto-injectors; pediatrician name and phone; insurance carrier and member ID for emergency purposes; swim ability self-report (cannot swim, swims with floatie, swims confidently — even though splash pads have no swim depth, this matters for emergency); explicit consent for water play at named splash pad; sunscreen application consent (some parents have allergies or preferences for ingredients); photo and video release for camp use vs social media use (separate checkboxes); transportation consent listing bus or van company; departure and return times; behavior expectations agreement; and parent signature plus date. Have parents return signed slips one week before the trip; chase the holdouts. Carry copies on the day of the trip in a waterproof folder. Many camp insurance carriers require this exact documentation for water-activity claims.