Mitzvah Scholars Philadelipha Trip 
May 4, 2025

Fill out this form to pay for student participation in the Mitzvah Scholars 6th/7th grade day trip to Philadelphia. This form also functions as a parent/guardian consent form and liability wavier. Please read everything carefully. 

Please fill out this form once per student. 
 
Filling out this form confirms that you give permission for your child to participate in and travel with the Mitzvah Scholars trip to Philadelphia on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The group will travel by chartered bus, departing from Ohr Kodesh on the morning of Sunday, May 4 at 8:00 am, and returning at approximately 5:50 pm on Sunday, May 4. The trip will include a visit to the Weitzman Museum of Jewish American History, a walk through historic Philadelphia, and visits to the Liberty bell and Independence Hall. Parents are responsible for timely arrival at Ohr Kodesh.

The cost of this program is underwritten by the Mitzvah Scholars program. The charge to families is $36 per student. 
 

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Financial Support
We do not want cost to be an obstacle to participation in this program. Please fill out this form as usual and when prompted, please "Bill to Account," and reach out to Wilhelmina Gottschalk wgottschalk@ohrkodesh.org to request a scholarship. Any scholarships awarded will be applied afterwards. We have limited subsidies available.

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Medical Matters
I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child.

Emergency Medical Treatment
In the event of an emergency, I hereby give permission to transport my child to a hospital for emergency medical or surgical treatment. To the extent possible, I will be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital or doctor. In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at the above numbers, contact:

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Transportation
The group will travel by chartered bus, departing from Ohr Kodesh on the morning of Sunday, May 4 at 8:00 am, and returning at approximately 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 4. Parents are responsible for timely arrival at Ohr Kodesh.

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Food
Please ensure that your child eats a substantial breakfast on Sunday. We will serve snacks later in the day, as well as lunch from Goldie’s, a vegan kosher restaurant in Philadelphia. 
Note - the question below is no longer relevant, as Goldie's has advised us that their party platters are ideal for serving at the museum. 

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Chaperone
For the safety of our students, we need a minimum of three parent chaperones to join us on our field trip. Chaperones join without charge and will assist in ensuring the safety and appropriate behavior of the students attending. 

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I grant permission for my child to participate in this field trip event that requires transportation. The activity will take place under the guidance and direction of employees of Ohr Kodesh Congregation.
 
As parent and/or legal guardian, I remain responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor participant. I agree on behalf of myself and my child named herein to hold harmless and defend the Organizer, its officers, directors and agents, and any other representatives associated with the event, from actions, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and consequential damage arising from or in connection with my child attending the event, or in connection with any illness or injury or cost of medical treatment in connection with the event.