The deadline for applications is August 1, 2018!

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1 1 24th Annual BIANC Camp Life is an Adventure Hosted by the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina WHEN: September 14-16, 2018 **ARRIVAL time should NOT BE BEFORE 3:00 PM. Check-in is 3:00-5:00 pm on FRIDAY and DEPART by 12:00 NOON on SUNDAY. Meals provided: Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast. WHO: Survivors of Brain Injury, Caregivers/Family Members, and Volunteers WHAT: A weekend of camp, fun, and fellowship for brain injury survivors. WHERE: Camp Carefree, 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale, NC COST: $35 for each person, including campers, caregivers/family members, and volunteers. WHAT TO DO: Please complete registration forms and send to BIANC with your payment of $35.00 for each person, payable to BIANC OR pay online at using the Donate button. You must still mail in your application even if paying online. You will receive a confirmation on your registration with directions, schedule, and what to bring. ALL pages of applications MUST be completed and signed by ALL attendees, including all campers, caregivers/family members, and volunteers! BIANC PO BOX Raleigh, NC Please carefully read the enclosed application forms. If you need multiple applications, please feel free to photocopy any forms provided. IF YOU NEED THE CAMP NURSE TO GIVE YOU YOUR MEDS, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF IT UNDER THE MEDICATION SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. HORSEBACK RIDING: EVERY person who wants to participate in horseback riding must have Pages 6, 7, & 8 completed by a physician with ALL signatures or you will not be able to ride. For information regarding registration, please call the Raleigh BIANC office at or Website: bianc@bianc.net The Friday night dance has an 80 s theme. Bring your best 80 s attire for dancing and for photographs. Bring a drum for the drum circle. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2018! Only the first 140 applicants will be accepted as bed spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis!

2 2 CAMP APPLICATION Please complete one form for each person attending this BIANC event. Application : Last Name: First Name: Preferred Name: Address: City: State: Zip: County: Telephone: Day: Home: Cell: Age: of Birth: Gender: Male Female Address: Emergency Contact During Camp: Contact s Relationship: Contact s Telephone: Home: Cell: Check any of the boxes that apply to you: Survivor of Brain Injury Caregiver or Friend/Family for (Name of camper) Volunteer: Your skills, Profession, Organization Area of interest and your time availability: Student: Payment enclosed: $ ($35 for each person) OR Paid online $ (area of study/school) SPECIAL SLEEPING NEEDS: Examples: Couples, need electrical outlet by bed, anyone you specifically need to be with in same cabin. If yes, please explain here or on back of form. Will you need a bed assigned to you at the BIANC Camp? Yes, I need a bed for Friday and Saturday (September 14 and 15) Yes, I need a bed for one night: Friday, Sept 14 OR Saturday, Sept 15 No, I will not need a bed. I will provide own tent, stay in hotel, or come for day only. T-Shirt Size-circle one size: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large XXX-Large Child size Payment Information Check, money order or cash included: Amount $ Check # Visa MasterCard: Amount $ Card No: SEC code: (For Office Use only) entered: / / BIANC staff: Medical Information: Safety is our Goal Anyone can have a medical emergency, so we do need information on everyone. All medical information must be complete before application will be processed. If necessary, please continue on the back of the page.

3 3 Medical History: Please list all current and prior pertinent conditions and surgeries. Attach additional pages, if necessary. Diagnosis Surgery Comments Please list all doctors currently treating applicant. Attach additional pages, if necessary. Name Specialty Phone After Hours # Seizure History: Does this applicant have a history of seizures? Yes No If Yes, what type? How often: of most recent seizure: Are there any auras or behaviors/events that occur before or after seizure takes place? Medications: Is the applicant capable of administering his/her own medication? Yes No Please document any and all medications applicant will take during the time they are at camp. Attach additional pages, if necessary. ** If person takes controlled substances, these are to be in pharmacy packaging and given to RN on arrival to camp. Medication Dosage Times Administered # of pills per dose Pill Color Special Instructions Purpose of Medication Are there any known allergies? (Including food, insects, medications, etc.) Yes No If yes, state allergy and nature of reaction and treatment: Are there any special precautions that should be taken for the applicant? yes, describe all precautions in detail: Yes No If Are there particular habits/concerns the camp staff should be aware of (food dislikes, sleeping patterns, wandering, inappropriate language or behavior)? While at camp, there will be male and female volunteers, as well as campers. Does the applicant have difficulties with maintaining appropriate male/female relationships? If so, explain:

4 4 Please indicate any problem areas for the applicant (check all that apply) Paralysis Short term memory Vision Hearing Agitation Attention span Behavioral Speech Please note any further information we may need to know about any of these problem areas. Does the applicant use any of the following: Cane Leg Braces Walker Wheelchair If the applicant uses a wheelchair, what type? Manual Power Can the applicant propel indoors/outdoors independently? Yes No If no, what assistance may be required? Is the applicant able to transfer him/herself from chair to bed, bath, or toilet? If no, what assistance is required? Yes No Do you have any special dietary needs that MUST be met at camp? Yes No If yes, what are your special dietary needs? Do you have a service animal that will be accompanying you to camp? Yes No *If yes, you must provide a copy of certification of service animal and current immunizations when you submit this application. Please address the following if applicable; provide details and strategies that may be helpful to staff in interacting with the applicant. Cognitive Issues: Physical Issues: Emotional Issues: Communication Issues: Please indicate the level of assistance the applicant requires for each of the following: Level of Assistance None needed Minimal help Moderate help Needs Total Help Activity Dressing/Undressing Eating Toileting Bathing/Hygiene Walking

5 The Following Sections MUST Be Completed In the event that my emergency contact cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the camp director to make arrangements for hospitalization and to secure proper treatment from a licensed medical professional for (Applicant s Full Name) 5 Signature of Applicant Signature of parent/legal guardian I hereby acknowledge that I am fully aware of the risks involved in participating in the activities at this BIANC event and have taken into account the abilities of the applicant: With respect to making decisions to participate in the program. I hereby release BIANC, its volunteers and agents from any and all claims of any nature arising out of participation in this camp. Signature of Applicant Signature of parent/guardian At various times during camp, print and television media will be invited to camp. In addition, BIANC may develop video or photographic displays of individuals and the camp. Please sign to indicate your permission to be included in pictures or videos that may be on the BIANC website or for public purposes. Signature of Applicant Signature of parent/guardian While in attendance of this BIANC event, I am aware that there is to be no use or possession of alcohol, drugs, illegal substances, weapons, or anything that may be seen as offensive to others. I am aware that everything that I do while participating in this event is a reflection of BIANC. With that in mind, I am aware that all decisions made by the camp director are final and all rules will be enforced. I am aware that if I do not conduct myself in a way that is a positive reflection on BIANC and its values, I may not be allowed to participate in this event. Signature of Applicant Signature of parent/legal guardian

6 6 Horseback Riding at Camp YOU MUST FILL OUT PAGES 6, 7 AND 8 OF FORM IF YOU WANT TO RIDE A HORSE! ALL camp participants who want to ride horses MUST complete the attached forms. The camper or guardian/parent MUST sign this page and take the next two pages to your physician for their review and signature. Return these forms with your camp application and payment to BIANC: PO Box 97984, Raleigh, NC Those camp participants interested in horseback riding at camp must have a completed: Horseback Riding At Camp Form Rider s Medical History and Physician s Statement Information for Physician (needed for horseback riding only) Without these forms completed and signed, campers CANNOT ride a horse I hereby acknowledge that I have been advised of the risks involved in participating in horseback riding or the activities sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina. I also acknowledge that I have taken into account the impairments (if applicable) of: Participant s Full Name And hereby release Camp Carefree, BIANC, its volunteers, staff and/or agents from any and all liability and/or claims of any nature arising out of participation in this retreat. Signature of Participant Signature of parent/legal guardian (if applicable)

7 7 Rider s Medical History and Physician s Statement MUST BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN TO PARTICIPATE IN HORSERIDING AT CAMP ON Name: of birth: Address: City: State: Name of Parent/Guardian: Diagnosis of onset: Tetanus Shot: Yes No Height Weight Seizure Type Controlled of last seizure Please indicate if patient has a problem and /or surgeries in any of the following areas by checking yes or no. If yes, please comment. Areas Yes No Comments Auditory Visual Speech Cardiac Circulatory Pulmonary Neurological Muscular Orthopedic Allergies Learning Disability Mental Impairment Psychological Impairment Other Mobility: Independent Ambulation: Yes No Crutches: Yes No Braces: Yes No Wheelchair: Yes No Please indicate any special precautions: To my knowledge, there is no reason why this person cannot participate in supervised equestrian activities. However, I understand that the therapeutic riding center will weigh in the medical information above against the existing precautions and contraindications. Physicians Name (Please Print): Physician s Signature: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: ;

8 8 Information for Physician (needed for horseback riding only) The following conditions, if present, may represent precautions or contraindications to therapeutic horseback riding. Please indicate the conditions that apply to the rider. Orthopedic Spinal Fusion Spinal Instabilities/Abnormalities Atlantoaxial Instabilities Scoliosis Kyphosis Lordosis Hip Subluxation and dislocations Osteoporosis Pathologic Fractures Coaxes Arthrosis Heterotopic Ossification Orthogenesis Imperfecta Cranial Deficits Spinal Orthoses Internal Spinal Stabilization Devices Neurologic Hydrocephalus/shunt Spinal Bifida Tethered Cord Chiari II Malformation Hydromyelia Paralysis due to spinal cord injury Seizure Disorders Medical/Surgical Allergies Cancer Poor endurance Recent surgery Diabetes Peripheral Vascular Disease Varicose Veins Hemophilia Hypertension Serious Heart Condition Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident) Secondary Concerns Behavior problems Age-under two years Age-under four years Acute exacerbation of chronic disorder Indwelling catheter (Applications are shredded after camp weekend)