Effective October 1, 2023 GSUSA and Mutual of Omaha have expanded the automatic coverage under Basic Plan 1 (member) insurance to include coverage for non-member participation and trips longer than two overnight stays. This means that you do NOT need to purchase additional insurance for tagalongs/nonmember adults participating in troop activities, or for domestic trips […]
Every adult in Girl Scouting is responsible for the physical and emotional safety of girls, and we all demonstrate that by agreeing to follow Girl Scout Safety Guidelines at all times. View the entire safety playlist on YouTube
Safety for Events (PDF) is a great place to find detailed information on Girl Scout training that will help you plan a Girl Scout event, tell you all about appropriate forms that you should submit to GSNorCal, and handy tools that will help you along the way.
Keeping girls safe is a top priority at Girl Scouts! This includes staying safe while using online computers and devices. Troops should discuss online safety guidelines as a troop and with their parents/guardians. Check out Online Safety (PDF) for more information.
The Safety Activity Checkpoints for many activities require having an expert on hand to help girls learn an activity. Please remember that all experts must be approved by GSNorCal Risk Management staff at: travel@gsnorcal.org. It is important to always check the SAC for your specific activity to ensure you are following the guidelines for any expert […]
The safety of our members is our highest priority. Protecting the volunteers and the council’s legal interests is also a high priority. Restrictions on Girl Scout activities are generally set by GSUSA in partnership with our insurance company. Activities that are not allowed by GSNorCal are the activities which are not covered under Girl Scout […]
For all of the information you need to know about First Aid and First Aiders, go to Safety Activity Checkpoints (page 15-17).
Adult Background Check Requirements: Any adult […]
How can you, as a Girl Scout volunteer, determine whether an activity is safe and appropriate? Good judgement and common sense often dictate the answer. What’s safe in one circumstance may not be safe in another. An incoming storm, for example, might force you to assess or discontinue an activity. If you are uncertain about […]
When planning activities for multi-level troops, please remember that the volunteer-to-youth ratio must reflect the youngest age group within the troop. Important information regarding volunteer-to-youth ratios can be found: Safety Activity Checkpoints (page 6)
Vaccinations Girl Scouts of Northern California follows state law as it applies to public and private school attendance. Visit shotsforschool.org for information about California’s vaccination requirements, including information from the California Department of Public Health. A general overview of state laws regarding school immunization exemption is provided and annually updated on the National Conference of State Legislatures website. […]
High Adventure Activities There are some activities that the GSNorCal’s insurance policy does not cover, and others where certain requirements must be met in order for the activity to be covered by GSNorCal’s insurance. Safety Activity Checkpoints
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