Safety
The emotional and physical safety and well-being of Girl Scouts is our top priority. Safety Activity Checkpoints outlines the Safety Standards and Guidelines used in Girl Scouting, which apply to all Girl Scout activities.
You can reference our comprehensive pandemic safety guidance on our COVID-19 Guidelines page.
Safety Activity Checkpoints
All volunteers should review the Safety Activity Checkpoints manual when planning activities with youth members in order to manage safety and risk in Girl Scout-sanctioned activities.
Safety Activity Checkpoints Overview 
Knowing How Many Volunteers You'll Need
Permissions and Forms
Whether you are meeting with youth members or planning an event, Girl Scouts has tools to help you reduce risk and make sure everyone's on the same page.
Meetings and Events
Emergencies and Incidents
Trips and Travel Forms
Medications
Insurance Information
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