Safety Activity Checkpoints
Safety guidelines for Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) and council-approved activities.
All organizations operating under the Girl Scout name, including local councils, and USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO), are responsible for ensuring that all activities are planned and executed in a way that prioritizes the health, safety, and general well-being of all participants, in line with these standard safety guidelines.
Each council's Safety Activity Checkpoints will include:
Safety Activity Checkpoints (SAC) offers a framework to evaluate and manage safety during Girl Scout activities. They guide your planning, help ensure that you feel confident and prepared, and highlight the rules and standards Girl Scouts expects you to follow.
Enter your information to locate your local council and connect with them to access their Safety Activity Checkpoints. State laws vary and each council is responsible for administering their own Safety Activity Checkpoints.
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