Golden Gate Art & Nature Refund Policy 2025-2026

We understand that family plans can change. Because our camps and school-year programs are small and require significant planning, our refund policy is outlined below.

☀️ Summer Camp 2025 Offerings

(Applies to all Summer programs)

• Cancellations requested on or before May 15, 2025 will receive a 50% refund, minus any processing fees.
No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations made after May 15, or for missed days due to illness, travel, or scheduling conflicts.

📚 2025–2026 School Year Programs

(September 7, 2025 – May 28, 2026)

- Fall Session Refund Deadline: July 15, 2025
- Winter/Spring Session Refund Deadline: December 15, 2025

• Cancellations requested on or before July 15, 2025 will receive a 50% refund, minus any processing fees.
No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made after July 15, or for absences due to illness, vacations, or other personal reasons.

🛑 General Terms

• We do not offer makeup classes or prorated credits for missed sessions.
• In the event of a public health-related closure, a credit will be applied to a future program.
By registering, you agree to this policy.

📸 Photos and Documentation

Golden Gate Art & Nature occasionally shares photos on our website and Instagram to highlight our programs and activities. If you prefer that your child’s face not be shown, or if you would like us to remove an existing photo, please contact us directly. We will gladly honor your request.

Medical Terms

I authorize Golden Gate Art & Nature to secure the services of emergency transportation, a physician, and/or hospital treatment in the event of an accident or illness. I will be responsible of the payment of all services and payment of such medical treatment. The consent of treatment is effective during any and all hours that my child is participating in Golden Gate Art & Nature classes and camps.

Release of Liability

I agree to release, waive, discharge, indemnify, save and hold harmless Golden Gate Art and Nature LLC, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to my or my child(ren)'s presence in, upon, or about Golden Gate Art & Nature’s premises or in any way observing or using any facilities or equipment of Golden Gate Art & Nature, either during or outside assigned business hours, whether cause by the negligence of Golden Gate Art & Nature or otherwise. I promise not to sue the entity or its owners, officers, agents, or employees. I accept there are potential risks and dangers inherently associated with art activities including but not limited to: sharp tools, metal tools such as those used for pottery, chemicals such as those in paints, hot glue guns, ingredients in materials that may be harmful if ingested in large quantities, and more. I accept full responsibility for any losses or damages to myself or my child(ren), however caused or alleged to be caused.

I agree to inform Golden Gate Art & Nature of any changes to my child's health, allergies, or changes in behavior that may affect my child's ability to participate at Golden Gate Art & Nature.

I understand that this waiver is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California and agree that if any portion is held invalid, the remainder of the waiver will continue in full legal force and effect.