Application to Join a Judith River Dinosaur Institute Program 2010
The Judith River Dinosaur Institute attracts a wide range of people who are interested in the real world of dinosaurs and being out in the great outdoors of Montana. Digging dinosaurs is often hard, tedious, intense, hot and dusty work. While we have a lot of fun on our programs, this is serious science. Please consider that this program is for the more seriously interested and not just the casual vacationer.
This program can be for you even if you are not experienced, as long as you bring a willing attitude and will listen to staff as they train you in the proper excavation techniques. With many years of experience in paleontology, we guarantee to teach you something new and have a laugh along the way.
To join us for a program please read all the information, complete and sign the application form below. Then mail the form with a check for 50% of the fee as deposit to:
The Judith River Dinosaur Institute
Box 51177, Billings, MT 59105
Absolutely no Entries will be accepted without a check for half the entry fee enclosed with printed copy of application. No exceptions!
Please note that the remainder of your fee (the $1695 less the 50% deposit) is due in full no later than two weeks prior to arrival at Billings, MT. No exceptions will be granted. This allows us to finalize plans and make purchases of supplies and food. Also Note that for 2010 this fee might change (Dino Russ) as we edit website, food and fuel costs for 2009 were out of site and an increase might be necessary. (staff of JRDIR) Thank You!
Dinosaur exploration and excavation can be physically demanding. It is important that you indicate here any disabilities, physical limitations and/or, preexisting medical conditions that we should know about,including, but not limited to: respiratory or heart conditions, rare blood type, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, allergies to dust, pollen, etc. And any instruction for unusual medications.
If you have medical, religious or personal diet restrictions please indicate here.
(NOTE: We can make reasonable accommodations but you are responsible for special dietary needs. We cannot guarantee to be able to meet all requests when in the field.
1. The undersigned, as a participant in the program, will adhere to the highest standards of social and scientific behavior as deemed by the staff of the Judith River Dinosaur Institute. The Institute reserves the right to require withdrawal, at any time of any participant whose behavior or health jeopardizes themselves, the welfare of fellow participants, or the fulfillment of the program goals. Refunds are not issued in these cases.
2. The undersigned has read the information concerning the program and accepts any risk thereof. The undersigned also hereby agrees for the undersigned's dependents, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, to release and hold harmless the Judith River Dinosaur Institute, its respective officers, employees, agents, or representatives from any and all damage resulting from participation in the program.
3. I the undersigned indemnify and hold harmless The Judith River Dinosaur Institute, its officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any loss, liability, damage or costs that may be incurred due to the acts or omissions of any participant in the program.
4. The undersigned further states and affirms that they are aware of the fact that the program and travel, even under the best of conditions possible, may be hazardous; that he/she assumes the risk of any and all loss of, or damage to, property and/or bodily injury, including death, however caused, resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected to the program; that he/she is of legal age and is competent to sign this Responsibility Statement (for 14-18 year olds, this must be signed by the responsible adult who is accompanying them); and that they have read and understand all of the provisions herein contained.
5. All minors need to supply a medical release form including current insurance information signed by a parent or guardian.
I VERIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS STATEMENT:_________________ Initial here
6. The undersigned releases to The Judith River Dinosaur Institute, all rights to use their likeness promotionally if photographed or videotaped during participation in the program.
7. The undersigned will not duplicate, or allow to be duplicated, any images, handouts, materials, videotape, etc., or use for commercial purposes, any images collected as a participant of the program without the express written permission of The Judith River Dinosaur Institute.
By signing here or having your name listed above,
it is understood that all signed or listed have read and will comply
with the rules of the Judith River Dinosaur Institute Program 2010
1. This fully completed application together with the 50% deposit does not guarantee your acceptance in a program or the date of choice. You will be called and emailed to inform you of this acceptance or what dates are available should your week already be filled. Please note that the remainder of your fee (the $1695 less the 50% deposit you pay with this form) is due in full not later than two weeks prior to your arrival -- without exception.
2. Families are especially welcome and encouraged to attend. All individual applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of signing this application. Younger applicants are welcome if accompanied by a guardian of 18 years age or older. We do not normally allow participation by those 14 years and under but applications will be considered individually. Please contact the Institute about this arrangement for further details.
3. The Institute is open to anyone in the general public as well as the educational community, however JRDI reserves the right to decline any application for any reason.
4. REFUND POLICY :In the event that you are unable to participate, the deposit is refundable only if notification is received no less than 90 days prior to the applied for start date. No refund of the deposit will be payable if notification received within 90 days of the applied for start date. Refunds are not transferable to other programs. If the Institute cancels any program a full refund will be issued. If circumstances beyond the Institute's control delay any participant the associated costs due to such delays will be their own responsibility.
5. All programs will be based in the Billings area.
6. What is included with fee: Instruction, field tools, transportation to the field campsite at base of Little Snowies, meals at campsite and dig. Note: If you are bringing a vehicle to Billings please indicate if you are willing to drive some of the crew to the site, including how many and type of vehicle?
7. What is not included in your fee - Your transportation from home to Billings, accommodations and meals while in Billings.
8. The Judith River Dinosaur Institute accepts no responsibility for travel (or its arrangement) to and from Billings, MT to attend this program.
9. Personal property (baggage, etc.) of the participants is the sole responsibility of the individual participant.
10. Supplies you should bring: Tent and other camping gear such as sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothes, broad brimmed hat, field boots, socks, towels, soap for showers, other toiletries, insect repellant, sunscreen, camera, coat for cool evenings. A more detailed list will be provided once you are registered
If you have further questions call us at: (406) 696-5842 or email at: jrdi@bresnan.net
