Safety-Wise

Ensuring the health and safety of girls in Girl Scouting is a cornerstone of the Girl Scout Movement. This includes developing safety consciousness in both girls and adults, as well as training staff, volunteers, and girls to ensure proper supervision, planning to prevent accidents and incidents, and maintenance of program resources.

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Every Troop Should Have a Copy of Safety-Wise

Safety-Wise is Girl Scouts of the USA's recommendation for safety and activity planning for all Girl Scouts. It includes Girl Scout program standards, basic safety guidelines, activity checkpoints, and information on planning trips with girls. It also addresses group money-earning and budgeting guidelines and special guidelines for camping.

A copy is furnished to every troop/group leader, program activity volunteer, and professional staff member. It is updated periodically to reflect the latest in safety considerations and is an integral part of every volunteer and staff training, no matter what the level. Leaders and advisors are encouraged to share it with girls, as they are involved in planning activities. If you do not have a copy, contact your nearest service center, membership specialist or service unit manager.

• Chapter 1:   Responsibility for Safety
• Chapter 2:   Group Leadership
• Chapter 3:   Group Planning and Budgeting
• Chapter 4:   Basic Safety Guidelines
• Chapter 5:   Planning Trips with Girl Scouts
• Chapter 6:   Girl Scout Program Standards
• Chapter 7:   Activity Checkpoints
• Chapter 8:   Camping Activities
• Chapter 9:   Land Sports
• Chapter 10: Water Activities
• Chapter 11: Other Activities

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