SEL-CY Registration Form

I/we register my child(ren) in First Unitarian Church of Victoria (FUCV)’s Spiritual Exploration Program, understanding that it is a collaborative program between parents, group leaders, and the church community, designed to foster spiritual growth and learning in the context of Unitarian Universalism. I understand that the church follows best practices for ensuring safety and release FUCV from legal liability for unforseen and accidental damage, both inside the church and on its grounds. I am aware that the forest presents inherent risks (such as uneven ground which may cause tripping and falling), but allow the church to support my child/ren in learning about managing minor risks such as these. Except during Children’s program sessions, I understand that parents are responsible for the actions and activities of their children. This includes before and after church, and at all church-sponsored events such as picnics, Community Dinner and Choir Concerts. I understand that this also means that either a parent or a parent designate shall be present when my child/ren are in attendance. If my child/ren attend without me, I will inform the Director of Spiritual Exploration and find an adult who will be responsible for my child.

Please take a moment to read through the covenant with your child(ren) at https://victoriaunitarian.ca/children-youth/parents/childrens-covenant/ and let us know:

Each year, we ask that you update us with your child's allergies, medication, medical conditions, abilities, special needs, learning disabilities, health, emotional needs, family situation, etc. The information is being collected for the purpose of caring for your child and will be made available only to your child's teacher, only as necessary. This information will not be publicly available.

Photography allows us to foster congregational community and express our spiritual selves to the wider community and is an important way we connect in the world. We would love it if you would help us share in this way, but we require your informed consent and agreement before we do so. Here are the details: I/we grant permission to First Unitarian Church of Victoria (FUCV) to take photographs and/or videos of my child(ren) during church-sponsored activities. I/we understand that our child(ren) will not be identified by name. I/we authorize FUCV and the Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) to use the likeness(es) of my child(ren), in print or electronically, for lawful and reasonable purposes including church displays, congregational and CUC communications, and on the FUCV and CUC websites.

One of more of my children are in grade 1 or younger.

I understand that when I drop off a child at Wee Care (pre-K), I must sign in with the childminders. When I pick up a child from Wee Care or Adventurers (K-Gr 1) I understand I must sign her/him out on the class attendance sheet.

I give permission for my child in (K-Gr 1) to leave the sanctuary without me to go to their programs following story time. I understand that if I select "no," I will need to accompany my child to the start of their program and check them in with their adult leader.