Field Trip – Camp Wartburg

Sponsoring Class: 5th - 7th grade
Destination of Field Trip: Camp Wartburg (5705 Lrc Rd, Waterloo, IL 62298)
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Start time: 7:30 a.m.
Return time: 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Dress Code: Lightweight long sleeve shirt, pants that can get wet, waterproof shoes or boots.
Transportation: Parent transportation is needed.
Lunch: TBA
Can parents attend: Yes
Details: We will be arriving at Camp Wartburg by 8:30 AM (about a 45 min. - 1 hour drive) and are expected to leave from there by 9:00 AM to head to the cave. This is a guided tour, and lanterns and helmets will be provided. The temperature of the cave is about 60 degrees, there is some areas with water that can get as deep as about 1 and a half feet, and there is minimal climbing. Please wear the appropriate clothing that can get wet and/or dirty. Shoes will get wet, so do not get brand new ones for this adventure.

Permission to Obtain a Background Check
(This form authorizes the church/school to obtain background information and must be completed by the applicant. The church/school must keep this completed form on file for at least two years after requesting a background check.)
I, the undersigned applicant (also known as “consumer”), authorize St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and School through its independent contractor, Protect My Ministry, to procure background information (also known as a “consumer report and/or investigative consumer report”) about me. This report may include my driving history, including any traffic citations; a social security number verification; present and former addresses; criminal and civil history/records; and the state sex offender records.
I understand that I am entitled to a complete copy of any background information report of which I am the subject upon my request to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and School, if such is made within a reasonable time from the date it was produced. I also understand that I may receive a written summary of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Identifying Information for Background Information Agency (also known as “Consumer Reporting Agency”)

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, children less than 4 years old are required to use a child passenger restraint system. Children less than 40 pounds, regardless of age, must be secured in a car seat. Children ages 4 to 8 years old that weigh at least 40 pounds but less than 80 pounds, and are less than 4’9” tall, must be secured in a booster seat. Children ages 8 through 15 are required to wear seat belts. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure passengers under the age of 15 are buckled up safely. The driver can be pulled over and ticketed for noncompliance of these laws. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide a car seat or booster seat for their child if they are not big enough or old enough to be secured in a seat belt. If a safety seat is not provided, the child will not be able to go on the field trip. We want all of our children to be safe when going on field trips. Consent Information: We, the undersigned parents/guardians of the above named participant, grant permission for the participant to participate in the aforementioned field trip. We, furthermore, authorize transportation as described above for the participant. We have been advised of the nature and extent of the activities that may take place and represent to you that the participant is physically and mentally able to participate in those activities. We further understand that the activity does present the risk of injury, or even death, to the participant and we have advised the participant of these possibilities. We represent to you that we and the participant assume risk of any such injury or death, and hold you, your agents, employees, and representatives harmless from any liability for injury or death to the participant while engaged in this activity which is caused or contributed to by the conduct of the participant. We further agree to indemnify and defend you against any claim or liability asserted against you for any such injury or death to the participant. We also hold you, your agents, employees, and representatives harmless from all liability to any other person or entity arising as a result of the conduct of the participant in this activity, and agree to defend and indemnify your agents, employees, and representatives against any claim or liability arising as a result of such conduct. If we are not personally present at these activities in which the participant is to participate, so as to be consulted in the case of necessity, you are authorized on our behalf to arrange for such medical and hospital treatment as you may deem advisable for the health and well being of the participant.

THIS FORM MUST BE PROPERLY SIGNED & RETURNED BEFORE PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FIELD TRIP MAY BE GRANTED. *72 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT: Drivers must provide a copy of their driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a background check request to the office. All adults attending the event must have a background check on file and have watched the “Protect My Ministry” video.