Trip or High-Adventure Approval Form

WHITEWATER RAFTING CAUTION: When planning your whitewater rafting activity, please make sure to check with vendors about the constantly changing water levels, especially in the spring and early summer as the rain season ends, and the snow caps begin to melt. Rapid classifications can change based on water levels, and what was originally considered a Class I Rapid at the end of the previous season, may be considered a Class III Rapid at the beginning of this new season. Council will work with troops to approve whitewater rafting activity on a case by case basis depending on the age level and experience of the Girl Scouts.

Before You Start: Review the Trip & Outdoor Planning Checklist

Remember that approvals take:

2 weeks for in-state trips or events
6-12 weeks for out-of-state trips or events
6-12 months for an international trip or event

HOW TO COMPLETE THIS FORM

To complete this form, it is best to create an account just in case you will need to pause at some point to gather more information or complete a training. You will also need the following:

A complete Trip Roster Form. This is not the same as the troop roster that you find in your Volunteer Toolkit.

A copy of your Troop First Aider's current CPR/First Aid card or certificate, which is renewed every two (2) years. Their certification must be current. Your Troop First Aider must also be a current member of Girl Scouts of Northern California and have a current background check on file. Background checks are renewed every three (3) years.

QUESTIONS?

The Outings, Trip & Travel Planning Guide in the Volunteer Essentials is the perfect guide to preparing your troop for activities, day trips, or travel. It explains GSNorCal policies regarding the forms, required training, and more. If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to the Risk Management Team through travel@gsnorcal.org or by calling 1-800-447-4475.

Our administrative offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:00-5:00 PST. We are closed on major holidays and weekends.

Please refer to the Current COVID-19 Guidelines for GSNorCal Members completing this form. It will provide you guidance on how your troop can safely travel and/or participate in high-adventure activities during these uncertain times. Note that by allowing your child to participate in Girl Scout activities and events: a) you acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists for any in-person activity, including meetings, activities, events, and trips; and b) you are voluntarily assuming all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Girl Scouts of Northern California, or any of its directors, employees, agents or volunteers, liable for any illness or injury.

COVID-19 Guidance

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Will your troop be traveling internationally? *

Yes

Will your troop be traveling through EF Tours? *

YES

Please refer to Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine if it is a high-adventure activity. For example, CAMPING and ALL OVERNIGHT ACTIVITIES are always considered high-adventure activities and require council approval.