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Safety Activity Checkpoints 2016 GSMWLP #6110 Last Review 9/2016 P&P Asst. 1 Contents Introduction to Safety Activity Checkpoints ........................................................................................................ 4 Girl Scout Safety Guidelines .............................................................................................................................. 6 Adventure and Theme Parks: Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................. 9 Archery: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................................... 12 Arts and Crafts: Safety Activity Checkpoints .................................................................................................... 15 Backpacking: Safety Activity Checkpoints........................................................................................................ 18 Bicycling: Safety Activity Checkpoints .............................................................................................................. 22 Camping: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................................. 26 Canoeing: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................................ 30 Challenge Courses: Safety Activity Checkpoints.............................................................................................. 34 Climbing and Rappelling: Safety Activity Checkpoints ..................................................................................... 37 Computer/Online Use: Safety Activity Checkpoints .......................................................................................... 40 Cross-Country Skiing: Safety Activity Checkpoints .......................................................................................... 45 Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding: Safety Activity Checkpoints .................................................................... 47 Fencing: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................................... 50 Fishing: Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................................................ 52 Geocaching: Safety Activity Checkpoints ......................................................................................................... 55 Girl Scout Cookie/Council-Sponsored Product Sale: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................ 60 Hayrides: Safety Activity Checkpoints .............................................................................................................. 61 Hiking: Safety Activity Checkpoints .................................................................................................................. 63 Horseback Riding: Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................................ 66 Ice Fishing: Safety Activity Checkpoints .......................................................................................................... 70 Ice Skating: Safety Activity Checkpoints .......................................................................................................... 73 Indoor Skydiving: Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................................. 76 Indoor Trampoline Parks: Safety Activity Checkpoints ..................................................................................... 78 In-Line Skating and Roller Skating:Safety Activity Checkpoints ....................................................................... 81 Kayaking Safety Activity Checkpoints .............................................................................................................. 88 Orienteering: Safety Activity Checkpoints ........................................................................................................ 88 Other Land Sports: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................... 90 Outdoor Cooking: Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................................. 97 Parades and Other Large Group Gatherings ................................................................................................. 102 Playgrounds: Safety Activity Checkpoints ........................................................................................................ 99 Recreational Tree Climbing Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................ 101 Rowboating: Safety Activity Checkpoints ....................................................................................................... 104 Sailing: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................................... 114 Scuba Diving: Safety Activity Checkpoints ..................................................................................................... 110 Segway: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................................. 113 Shooting Sports: Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................................ 116 Skateboarding: Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................................... 120 Sledding, Tobogganing, and Snow Tubing: Safety Activity Checkpoints ........................................................ 123 GSMWLP #6110 Last Review 9/2016 P&P Asst. 2 Snorkeling: Safety Activity Checkpoints ......................................................................................................... 125 Snowshoeing: Safety Activity Checkpoints .................................................................................................... 128 Spelunking / Caving: Safety Activity Checkpoints .......................................................................................... 139 Standup Paddleboarding: Safety Activity Checkpoints ................................................................................... 134 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math): Safety Activity Checkpoints ...................................... 138 Surfing: Safety Activity Checkpoints .............................................................................................................. 141 Swimming: Safety Activity Checkpoints ......................................................................................................... 144 Trip/Travel: Safety Activity Checkpoints ......................................................................................................... 158 Tubing: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................................... 151 Vaulting on Horseback: Safety Activity Checkpoints ...................................................................................... 154 Waterskiing and Wakeboarding: Safety Activity Checkpoints......................................................................... 158 White-Water Rafting: Safety Activity Checkpoints .......................................................................................... 161 Windsurfing: Safety Activity Checkpoints ....................................................................................................... 164 Ziplining: Safety Activity Checkpoints ............................................................................................................ 167 GSMWLP #6110 Last Review 9/2016 P&P Asst. 3 Introduction to Safety Activity Checkpoints When preparing for any activity with girls, always begin with the Safety Activity Checkpoints (SACs) written specifically for that particular activity, as well as this introduction. In this introduction you will find specific information for the checkpoints that are common to all activities, such as that for communicating with council and parents, as well as an overview of the format for all SACs. Additional information can also be found in Girl Scout Safety Guidelines, which is included at the end of this introduction. Note: In addition to reading these checkpoints yourself, you can also email to or print them for girls, other volunteers, and parents and guardians. Know where to do the activity. Brief summary of the most common places girls carry out the activity. Include girls with disabilities. Information, including websites, on including girls with disabilities. Gear Required Gear includes clothing and equipment girls will need in order to take part in the activity. Recommended Gear includes clothing and equipment girls may need, but are not required to have, in order to take part in the activity. Prepare for the Activity Communicate with council and parents. Inform your Girl Scout council and girls’ parents/guardians about the activity, including details about safety precautions and any appropriate clothing or supplies that may be necessary (see Required and Recommended Gear). Follow council procedures for activity approval, certificates of insurance, and council