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Safety Standards

The Safety Standards outline the core expectations for adult supervision, transportation and adventure planning, and health, well‑being, and emergency preparedness that apply to all Girl Scout activities. These guidelines provide the essential framework adults need to create safe, inclusive, and well‑prepared experiences before diving into activity‑specific requirements.

Adult Standards

Standards and protocols for adult supervision, adult behavior, child abuse prevention, adult-to-child communications, and more.

Transportation and Planning

All you need to know about getting Girl Scouts from one place to another and planning for your troop's adventures.

Health, Well-being, & Emergency Preparedness

These standards help you ensure the environment and setting for Girl Scout activities is safe—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

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