Any required acceptance and signatures are collected during registration.
Version 4 · Published November 7, 2026
Version 3 · Applies prospectively when published and accepted for registration.
1. The Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with the waivers, policies, authorizations, and elections you sign during registration (each incorporated by reference), form the agreement between you and Camp Sequoia Lake, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (California entity no. 5998541; EIN 93-4776663), doing business as Conejo Camp Sequoia Lake (the "Camp") for your camper's enrollment. Where a signed waiver or policy addresses a subject specifically, it controls over these general terms.
2. Registration and Accuracy
Enrollment is complete when the Camp confirms registration and required payments are received. You certify that the information you provide — especially health, custody, and contact information — is accurate and that you will update it promptly.
3. Payment
Fees, the $150 deposit, the payment schedule, credit-card surcharge disclosure, and installment plans are as stated in the Registration and Refund Policy and at checkout. Final payment is due 14 days before the session start.
4. Refunds
Refunds and refund limitations are governed by the Registration and Refund Policy, subject to applicable law. That Policy provides a no-refund window for ordinary cancellations received 30 or fewer calendar days before departure day, a medical-emergency exception supported by a doctor's or other licensed medical provider's note, and separate deposit rules. The Camp does not impose an additional forfeiture solely because participation ends or a broker violates these Terms. Nothing in these documents authorizes an unenforceable penalty or waives a refund or other remedy required by applicable law, including applicable consumer protections under Civil Code §1671.
5. Camp Closure and Force Majeure
If the Camp is cancelled, shortened, or evacuated for reasons beyond its reasonable control — including wildfire, wildfire smoke or air-quality orders, public-health orders, extreme weather, loss of facility access, or utility failure — no refund is provided for that closure, whether before departure day or after the week begins, except where required by applicable law. Camp fees fund advance facility and program commitments, including rental-facility payments that remain payable and cannot be recovered after an enforced closure. No automatic credit or transfer is promised; any such arrangement requires the Camp's separate written approval. The Camp is not liable for related travel or other outside costs, except where applicable law provides otherwise. Individual medical-emergency withdrawals are reviewed separately under the Registration and Refund Policy. That Policy controls deposit treatment and processing deadlines; nothing in these documents waives a refund or other remedy required by applicable law. A future credit does not open registration before the year that future camp week is hosted.
6. Health, Safety, and Conduct
Enrollment is conditioned on the signed health forms, the Family Code §6910 Authorization, the Medication Administration Consent, and the Behavioral Expectations and Dismissal Policy. The Camp may decline or discontinue enrollment where it cannot safely meet a camper's needs, subject to its obligations under applicable disability laws and after an individualized assessment and discussion with the family.
7. Camp Brokers and Group Registrations
A "Camp Broker" is any third-party organization, agency, or individual that arranges, resells, or facilitates camp registrations on behalf of families, including but not limited to overseas summer program providers, travel agencies, and educational organizations.
7.1 Disclosure requirement. Every Camp Broker must disclose its status as a broker at the time of registration and must identify itself to the Camp at questions@campsequoialake.info before completing any group registration. Failure to disclose broker status may result in cancellation of registrations. Refunds and any retained amounts remain governed by Section 4 and the Registration and Refund Policy.
7.2 Group size limitations. To preserve the diverse, inclusive camp community that benefits all campers, no Camp Broker may register more than 10 campers for any single session without prior written approval from the Camp's administration. Requests for larger groups must be submitted at least 60 days before the session start date and are subject to the Camp's sole discretion.
7.3 English language requirement. For safety purposes, every camper must possess a basic functional understanding of spoken English sufficient to:
- understand and follow verbal safety instructions and emergency procedures;
- communicate basic needs to counselors and medical staff;
- comprehend activity guidelines and rules; and
- respond appropriately to directions from staff.
The Camp will discuss essential safety communication needs with the family and broker before acceptance where practicable, consider appropriate communication supports, and make an individualized safety assessment. If participation must end because the Camp cannot safely meet those needs, refunds remain governed by Section 4 and the Registration and Refund Policy; dismissal does not authorize a blanket forfeiture. Camp Brokers must identify communication needs before registration so the Camp can assess them with the family.
7.4 Broker responsibilities. Each Camp Broker agrees to:
- accurately represent the Camp's programs, policies, and facilities to families;
- ensure that every registered camper and family receives and acknowledges these Terms and Conditions;
- provide complete and accurate health and emergency-contact information for every camper;
- make no guarantees or promises beyond what the Camp officially provides; and
- notify the Camp immediately of any change to group size or composition.
7.5 Violation consequences. A violation of this Section may result in cancellation of affected broker-arranged registrations, prohibition from future registrations, and legal action if warranted. The Camp will assess affected registrations and actual reasonable losses individually. Section 4 and the Registration and Refund Policy govern deposits, fees and refunds; no blanket forfeiture applies.
8. Communications
The Camp communicates by email, portal notices, phone, and — with the consents you elect — text message. Legal notices to the Camp go to questions@campsequoialake.info or 3 Calle Serra, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688.
9. Dispute Resolution — Talk First, Then Mediate
(a) Direct discussion. The parties will first try in good faith to resolve any dispute by contacting the Director, with 30 days to resolve.
(b) Mediation. If direct discussion fails, either party may initiate non-binding mediation before a mutually selected mediator in the County of Ventura, California (or by video). The Camp pays the mediator's fees for consumer disputes up to $500; otherwise fees are shared equally. Neither party may file suit (except to preserve a limitations period or seek urgent injunctive relief) until mediation has concluded or 60 days have passed from the mediation demand, whichever is first.
(c) Court. Disputes not resolved in mediation are decided by the courts identified in Section 11. Nothing in this Section waives either party's right to a court; there is no mandatory arbitration.
10. Severability; Waiver; Entire Agreement; Amendment
If any provision of this agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, it shall be limited or severed to the minimum extent necessary and the remainder shall continue in full force. A party's failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. These Terms plus the incorporated signed documents are the entire agreement and supersede prior understandings on the same subjects. The Camp may amend these Terms for future seasons; the version you accepted (recorded with your signature) governs your Season.
11. Governing Law and Venue
California law governs. Venue for any action lies in the Superior Court of California for the County of Ventura.
By checking the box and signing at the review step, I accept these Terms and Conditions on my own behalf and on behalf of my minor camper (for provisions applicable to the camper).