A2AC

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WELCOME TO THE CLUB!

A2 Adventure Club (A2AC) would like to welcome you and your family!

By now you have spoken to A2AC members and visited our group at least once to make sure you feel it's a good fit for your family. If you have not yet completed these steps, please email julie@a2adventureclub.org to learn more about our group!

To ensure that you get the most out of our programs, we ask that you and your family take a moment to read over our community expectations, policies, and code of conduct. These guidelines are designed to inform families of A2AC about who we are and what is expected of participants during meetups and on our social media platforms. Once you fill out the required fields and pay your dues, an administrator will approve your membership. Please reach out to us at rush@a2adventureclub.org with any questions regarding the registration process. See you soon!

SIGNING UP

Potential A2AC families must complete all mandatory fields. Families must provide the following information:

1. Current contact information including phone number, email address, and names and birthdays of participants.

2. Medical information that the group should be aware of such as allergies and other physical needs.

3. Signed A2AC Code of Conduct Form (revised with Firearms Addendum 2024)

4. Signed A2AC Community Expectations & Policies Form

5. Signed Liability Release Form

6. Signed Photo Release/Declination Form

MEMBERSHIP FEE

To become a member of A2 Adventure Club for the September 1st to August 31st membership year, each family must pay an annual non-refundable membership fee of $100 OR $60 for each semster comprising a 5 month window of either Fall semester September 1st to January 31st or Winter semester February 1st to June 30th AND/OR $30 for the summer semester comprising a 2 month window from July 1st to August 31st.

We provide limied case-by-case options for families joining us midway through the year or requiring payment through installments or waivers. The board recently approved $30 annual facebook-only membership option - November 1st 2025 to August 31st 2026 - if you have been an annual member of A2AC previously. If your family is interested in a facebook only membership which does not include in-person events and cohorts, please select it below.

A2 ADVENTURE CLUB GENERAL INFORMATION

A2 Adventure Club offers opportunities for families to connect and be part of a community. All opportunities are for families to enjoy together. Drop-off of children is not permitted and A2 Adventure Club does not offer supervision during any meetup, field trip, class, party, celebration, cohorts, or any other activity. We ask that parents or guardians are available to support their child(ren)’s needs at all times. At times, field trips or classes will be scheduled with a third party such as a museum or art studio, in which case drop-off and supervision is up to the discretion of said third party. Specific guidance will be offered in such situations. Some of the opportunities we offer include but are not limited to:

1. Meetups - A2AC will often schedule outings to parks, playgrounds, museums, zoos, and other attractions. These are times for families to be together in an unstructured way. Times are flexible for these types of outings and families are welcome to arrive and leave on their own schedule. These are typically self-pay at the door or free.

2. Field Trips & Classes - When we offer outings to museums, art studios, roller rinks, rock climbing, and other locations where a head count is needed, a special discount might be provided, and specific time tables may need to be followed. These are typically paid ahead of time to A2AC. Our field trips include overnight camping, homeschooling-discounted days at local animal sanctuaries, indoor water park resorts, museums, aquariums, legoland and aerospace discovery centers.

3. Parties and Celebrations - Parties and celebrations are typically held around holidays. Our special events include: Start-of-School-Year Pool Party in September, Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Painting/Carving in October, Winter Solstice moonlit owl-spotting and lantern-lit hikes in December and January, Gift-wrapped Book Exchanges in December and January, Valentine’s Party in Februrary, Spring solstice nature hikes and Book reading Party Bookapalloza in March, Easter Egg Hunt in April, Raised Bed Flowers and Veggies Gardening May through August, and End-of-School-Year Party in June.

4. Cohorts - A Cohort is a group of families that meet on the same day and at the same time each week. Cohorts are play-based meetups supported by Cohort Leaders. In the beginning, Cohort leaders might lead, or sign up others to lead, group-building activities to help families get to know one another and to build community. As children become comfortable, they are invited to plan and lead games and activities. Project work grows from the interests of the children and Cohort Leaders may support this process by offering opportunities to explore a concept further. We are happy to help our members organize celebratory cultural events during cohorts throughout the year like Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) in September, Diwali (Hindu Fesitval of Lights) in November, and Holi (Hindu Festival of Colors) in March.

5. Communication tools such as a private Facebook page and our Member's Only website in which members can connect and share resources.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

A2 Adventure Club is for families looking to create secular connections and build a nature-loving community. Families that join, share the common goal of creating safe and compassionate learning environments for all children. There are different levels of engagement for A2AC families. Some join simply for the support and friendship that the private Facebook group offers. Others join the group so that they can plan and/or organize meetups and special events such as cultural celebrations and field trips hosted by A2AC. Most families join the cohorts, which meet once a week at local parks and help build a consistent nature-loving community for families. Most meetups and events will be weekdays between 9am and 7pm with occasional weekends for special events. Cohorts typically run Tuesdays 11am to 3pm and Fridays 3pm to 7pm.

Check here if you have read and agree to the TERMS OF SERVICE.

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Delivery Type (For Email): Whole Thread New Part Only

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Additional Questions

1. I have read the CODE OF CONDUCT (click link to read) laid forth by A2AC and agree to the rules listed including the Firearms Addendum herein:

It is our policy that firearms not be present at A2AC cohorts and events. This policy covers all persons volunteering, staffing, or participating in our programs, including children. It is our policy that none of the children participating in our cohorts and events have access to firearms in their homes. Firearms in any of our families' homes must be safely unloaded-locked-and-stored securely with no access to the children in that home. A state or federal license to carry a weapon does not supersede this policy. This policy applies anywhere our activities are being performed, including events at public or private facilities, or while visiting the homes or premises of individual or institutional A2AC members. A2AC is aligned with Michigan's Public Act 17 of 2023 secure storage guidelines to help protect Michigan families – particularly children – from the tragedies of gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries in effect as of Feb 2024.
(1 required) Yes
2. I have read the COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS (click the link) page and agree to the ideals listed including A2AC's vision statements below:

Our community of thirty four families of seventy nine children is unstructured with a focus on child-initiated play as being essential to a child’s growth and development. Our kind, compassionate, and supportive community prioritizes the well-being of all families by elevating the child’s voice and supporting them in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through a variety of modalities. We embrace Positive Parenting & Peaceful Parenting in developing strong, deeply committed relationships between parent and child based on communication and mutual respect.

We offer opportunities for families to create connections and build community. All opportunities are for families to enjoy together. Drop-off of children is not permitted and A2 Adventure Club does not offer supervision during any meetup, field trip, class, party, celebration, cohorts, or any other activity. We ask that parents or guardians are available to support their child(ren)’s needs at all times. Families that join, share the common goal of creating safe and compassionate learning environments for all children. We work with our insured partner sister agency the ProHuman Foundation for building character strengths for effective civic engagement, including fairness, respect, volunteering, and contributing to the common good.

In a nutshell, our non-profit framework overall is exploration-and-play based, secular, nature-loving, and outdoors that involves elevating the child’s voice and supporting them in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through a variety of modalities including proactively doing our best to mitigate any physical or financial barriers to membership and participation in our community such as disabilities and sudden hardships like divorce, bankruptcy, sole-parent families, domestic violence, emergency hospitalizations, etc.
(1 required) Yes
3. MINOR (CHILD) PHOTO RELEASE FORM

As a parent or guardian of this child, I hereby grant A2 Adventure Club my permission to use photograph and/or videotapes for any legal use, including but not limited to: publicity, copyright purposes, illustration, advertising, and web content. Furthermore, I understand that no royalty, fee or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use. I do this with full knowledge and consent and waive all claims for compensation for use, or for damages. 4. INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are lots of ways to participate in A2AC. We recognize that all families are able to give different amounts of time and energy at different times in their lives. Please know that we value all levels of commitment and engagement. Some families may join the meetups, play, participate and go home. That’s great! When a family has more time and energy, they can sign up to help with one of the areas below. If you have a talent, passion, or skill that isn't listed, but that you'd like to share with the group, please let us know! Click VOLUNTEER to learn more abourt the volunteer opportunities listed.

(1 required) Board
Community Committee
Cohort Leaders
Games or Activities Committee
Membership Committee
Field Trip Committee
Celebration Committee
Memory Keeper Committee
Talent/Passion/Skill not listed
Right now we are unable to volunteer
5. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

READ CAREFULLY - THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

In exchange for participation in meetups and outings organized by A2 Adventures, doing business as, and herein referred to as, A2 Adventure Club, of 777 E Eisenhower Pkway, STE 230, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 and/or use of the services of A2 Adventure Club, I agree, on behalf of myself and any member of my family, to the following:

1. AGREEMENT TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by A2 Adventure Club, or the employees, representatives or agents of A2 Adventure Club.

2. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS AND RELEASE. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with meetups and outings organized by A2 Adventure Club and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and my family members, and further release and discharge A2 Adventure Club for injury, loss or damage arising out of my or my family's use of or presence at A2 Adventure Club events, whether caused by the fault of myself, my family, A2 Adventure Club or other third parties.

I further understand the risks include having direct or indirect contact with individuals who have been exposed to or diagnosed with a communicable disease, including but not limited to COVID-19. I understand that it is impossible to eliminate the risk of becoming infected through contact with or close proximity to an individual with a communicable disease.

3. INDEMNIFICATION. I agree to indemnify and defend A2 Adventure Club against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my or my family's use of or presence upon the facilities of A2 Adventure Club.

4. FEES. I agree to pay for all damages to the facilities of A2 Adventure Club caused by any negligent, reckless, or willful actions by me or my family.

5. CONSENT. I consent to the participation of my family in meetups and outings organized by A2 Adventure Club, and agree on behalf of my family to all of the terms and conditions of A2 Adventure Club’s Membership Agreement. By signing this Release of Liability, I represent that I have legal authority over and custody of the children that attend with me.

6. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION. In the event of an injury to the above minor during meetups and outings, I give my permission to A2 Adventure Club or to the employees, representatives or agents of A2 Adventure Club to arrange for all necessary medical treatment for which I shall be financially responsible. This temporary authority will begin on September 01, 2024 and will remain in effect until terminated in writing by the undersigned or August 31, 2025, whichever occurs first. A2 Adventure Club shall have the following powers:

a. The power to seek appropriate medical treatment or attention on behalf of my child as may be required by the circumstances, including without limitation, that of a licensed medical physician and/or a hospital;

b. The power to authorize medical treatment or medical procedures in an emergency situation; and

c. The power to make appropriate decisions regarding clothing, bodily nourishment and shelter.

7. APPLICABLE LAW. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be resolved under Michigan law.

8. NO DURESS. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this Release of Liability Agreement and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. I further agree and acknowledge that I am free to have my own legal counsel review this Release of Liability Agreement if I so desire. I further agree and acknowledge that A2 Adventure Club has offered to refund any fees I have paid to use its facilities if I choose not to sign this Release of Liability Agreement.

9. ARM'S LENGTH AGREEMENT. This Release of Liability and each of its terms are the product of an arm's length negotiation between the Parties. In the event any ambiguity is found to exist in the interpretation of this Release of Liability, or any of its provisions, the Parties, and each of them, explicitly reject the application of any legal or equitable rule of interpretation which would lead to a construction either "for" or "against" a particular party based upon their status as the drafter of a specific term, language, or provision giving rise to such ambiguity.

10. ENFORCEABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Release of Liability, whether standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Release of Liability or of any other applications of such provision, as the case may be, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Release of Liability.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Release of Liability through friendly negotiations amongst the parties. If the matter is not resolved by negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure.

Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Release of Liability will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute, then the parties may proceed to seek an alternative form of resolution in accordance with any other rights and remedies afforded to them by law.

I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.

I understand & agree this is a legal representation of my signature.

Payment Instructions

Membership fee is due within 7 days of the date showing beside your membership choice below. There is a $4.50 ACH fee added if you pay through the website or from your invoice, this has been added to your invoice total. You can also mail a check to the address listed below. If you choose the check option please still select one of the membership options and then email rush@a2adventureclub.org that you have put your check in the mail and your invoice will be updated with the $4.50 fee waived when payment is received.

Mailing address for checks made out to 'A2 Adventures' before October 1st: Brynn Bodi, ATTN: A2AC, 777 E Eisenhower Pkway, STE 230, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Mailing address for checks made out to 'A2 Adventures' after October 2nd: Rush Bhat, ATTN: A2AC, 3010 Woodland Hills Drive #24, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

A2 Adventures is a fully insured 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, d/b/a A2 Adventure Club. All payments go directly to A2 Adventure Club and are used for club purposes.

Payment Options

$104.50 – Annual Membership Fee: September 1 to August 31
$64.50 – Fall Semester Membership Fee: September 1 to January 31
$64.50 – Winter Semester Membership Fee: February 1 to June 30
$34.50 – Summer Semester Membership: July 1 to August 31
$30.00 – Facebook-only Membership Nov 1 to Aug 31 as long as you have been an annual member of A2AC previously

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