We do not have a uniform -the kids are free to dress as they like. However, they should be encouraged to make smart choices in relation to the weather and the activity that week. Good shoes are a must! Please bring along Gang Packs to every session with all gang equipment – don’t forget insect repellent and sun cream!

The Gang Pack is in place of a uniform. These identifiable BYG backpacks help bring our Gang Members together as a team. Inside you will find:  water bottle, dry bag, compass, magnifying sheet, logbook, pencil & first aid kit. The Gang Pack costs $750 and will be included in your termly invoice. For any lost items, please contact us.

Most communication is through dedicated WhatsApp groups. Weekly overviews are sent out to these groups outlining the session’s location and any other relevant information you may need to know. You will also receive the weekly video of your child’s Gang session.

Red & Black Rain/No.8 Typhoon Signal

Programmes are automatically cancelled during Red and Black rain warnings or the hoisting of the No.8 Typhoon Signal. If programmes are in progress while a severe weather warning is hoisted, Backyard Roots staff will end the session, contact the Parents/Guardians and ensure the students are in the care of their parent or guardian.

Programmes scheduled to run while Red or Black rain storm warnings are hoisted will be automatically cancelled. Unfortunately no refunds or credit will be offered in this situation.

Where possible, scheduled programmes will resume after the lowering of weather warnings.

If signal is lowered at or after 4pm, all remaining programmes will be cancelled for that day.

Amber Rain Storm warning

Where possible, scheduled programmes will continue in Amber rain if it is safe to do so – updates will be sent via WhatsApp groups.

Typhoon signal 3

Assume we are ON, unless you hear otherwise.

If your child cannot make it, please let us know. We always wait for the whole Gang to arrive before we set off!

Invoices will be sent out via email ahead of the start of term.  Payment can be made by bank transfer (HSBC) or cheque.  We ask that full payment is settled prior to the start of term in order to confirm your place.

Refunds, credit letters or make up sessions will NOT be given for non-attendance of programmes/events for any reason. Refunds or credit letters will be issued if a doctors note is provided to prove the student is unable to attend due to injury or prolonged illness. All other refunds will be at the discretion of Backyard Roots Ltd management and based on individual circumstances.

With appreciation of the dangers and risks associated with programmes and activities on my own behalf and/or on behalf of my child, I hereby fully and completely release and waive any and all claims for personal injury, death, or loss that may arise against Backyard Roots Limited, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organisations associated with any programme or activity. I fully understand that participants will participate at their own risk. By enrolling my child/ren, myself or my family members in any programme or event, I accept all the conditions relating to the course.