Documentation

As a parent or guardian of this student(s), I hereby consent to the use of photographs/videos taken during the course of the camp for publicity, promotional and/or educational purposes (including publications, presentation or broadcast via newspaper, internet or other media sources) as well as survey information for camp reports and documentation. I do this with full knowledge and consent and waive all claims for compensation for use, or for damages.

Principles and Rules Agreement

The mission of the NOMA Project Pipeline Architecture Summer Camp (”Program”) is to develop responsible, honest, respectful, caring, and socially aware youth and adults. In keeping with this mission, the Program strives to provide a safe, healthy and productive environment for its students, staff, parents, and other members of the community. Attitudes and behavior that interfere with the Program’s ability to provide this type of environment will not be tolerated. Negative attitudes or disruptive behavior by one student will not be allowed to interfere with another student's participation in the Program. The Program discipline policy outlines the consequences for participants who interfere with the positive and productive environment fostered by NOMA. The parent(s) and student(s) each must review the principles and rules below.

I will strive to participate at the highest level of my abilities.
I will arrive for all classes and activities on time.
I will demonstrate respect in my speech and actions for all staff, volunteer leaders, and other participants, and for all program rules.
I will demonstrate respect for all of the environments in which I might be in on field trips.
I will not use my cell phone unless specifically given permission during class time.
I understand that if I violate this Code of Conduct or any of the above principles or rules, my parent(s)/guardian(s) may be notified; I may be asked to leave a session. I may further be suspended from future program activities.

National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Assumption of Risk, Waiver & Release of Liability and Indemnification: I have agreed to participate in the NOMA Field Trip Program titled 2026 NOMA Project Pipeline Design Justice Summer Camp (“The Program” ) in and around the Houston Metro Area from July 31, 2026 through August 1, 2026. I understand and hereby acknowledge that his/her participation in the Program is wholly voluntary. NOMA has agreed to allow him/her to participate in the program and we, in turn, agree to the following: 1. Assumption of Risk and Release of Claims. Knowing the risks, dangers, and hazards described to me by the NOMA leadership, and in particular those described in the “Statement of Responsibility and Authorization to Participate in Summer Camp”, I agree, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, to ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL THE RISKS, DANGERS, HAZARDS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES resulting in or arising from his/her participation in the Program. To the maximum extent permitted by law, I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE NOMA’s national and local organizations and its employees, agents, officers, trustees and representatives (in their official and individual capacities) from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses, harms, or injuries (including suffering and death) that he/she may sustain to his/her person or property or both, whether caused by the negligence or carelessness on the part of NOMA, it’s employees, agents, officers, trustees or representatives, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, judgments, damages, costs, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, including attorneys fees, which arise out of, result from, occur during or are connected in any manner to my participation in the Program (including periods in transit to and from any location where the Program is being conducted), any related or independent travel, or any activities or field trips (including any inherently dangerous activities such as visiting construction sites).