Girl Scout Mission Statement
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scouts ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar la confianza en sí mismas, el valor y los principios para hacer del mundo un mejor lugar.


Girl Scouts Calumet Council
8699 Broadway
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Phone (219) 795-3900
Fax (219) 795-9644

Serving girls in our communities for over 50 years.
Indiana: Dyer, East Chicago, Griffith, Hammond, Highland, Munster, St John, Schererville, and Whiting
Illinois: Burnham, Calumet City, Lansing, and Lynwood

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Safety-Wise Spotlight

As a leader you use Safety-Wise as a resource for program standards and safety guidelines. However, it also has useful information and tips for working with girls. Be sure to use this tool when planning troop/group meetings, outings, trips, etc.

 

Every troop should have a copy of Safety-Wise.

Safety-Wise is a reference that you should have with you on any trip. It is also referred to on the Troop Trip Form.

If your troop does not have a copy of Safety-Wise stop by the Service Center today to pick up one up.

January 2007

Chapter 5 – Planning Trips with Girl Scouts (pages 44-60)

The Planning Process
Learning how to plan a trip is a progressive experience for a Girl Scout, one that starts with a simple outing. Daisy Girl Scouts, for example, might begin with a discovery walk. Even older girls should start with simple trips if they have never traveled.

  • Progression of Trips

  • Meeting-time trips

  • Day trips

  • Simple overnight trips

  • Extended overnight trips

  • Wider opportunities

  • International trips

November 2006

Chapter 4 – Basic Safety Guidelines (pages 30-43)

Good judgment and common sense often dictate what is a safe and appropriate activity. What is safe in one set of circumstances may not be classified as safe in another set of circumstances.

The safety of the girls is your most important consideration. Because of their youth and inexperience, children need guidance and support from adults.

Emergency Procedures and First Aid
Emergencies require prompt action and quick judgment. First aid in the first few minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Secure professional medical assistance as soon as possible.

Leaders should ensure that girls receive proper instruction in how to take care of themselves and others in emergencies.

First Aid Kits
A general first-aid kit should be available at the meeting place and accompany the girls on any activity, including transportation to and from an event.

October 2006

Chapter 3 – Group Planning and Budgeting (pages 22-29)
The Girl Scout program is built on progression. As girls increase their confidence and skills, they can carry out activities that require more planning, take place farther away from home, and utilize special skills and endurance.

Girl/Adult Partnership A key ingredient in Girl Scouting is the partnership of girls and adults working together to plan and carry out the Girl Scout program. With girl/adult planning, girls feel involved and have more opportunities to become responsible and self-reliant.

Money-Earning Activities Choose money-earning activities that have program value for girls and that are consistent with the Program Standards and Council Policies on money earning

September 2006

Chapter 2 – Group Leadership (pages 14-21)
Leadership of a Girl Scout group means mentoring girls, understanding them, and being willing to work toward their growth and development. It includes many things. Leadership is knowing. Leadership is teaching. Leadership is coaching. Leadership is belonging.

Girls expect the following from you:
Acceptance. They each need to feel accepted by you and the group.
Fairness. They will forgive mistakes if they are sure you try to be fair.
Sense of humor. They want you to laugh with them, take disappointments in good grace, and be able to laugh at yourself.
Trust. They need you to believe in them, to be willing to let them try things for themselves.

August 2006

Chapter 1 – Responsibility for Safety (page 9-13)

The Girl Scout Leader has the most contact with the girls, as well as the most impact on them. The leader sets examples – of both attitudes and actions – that may influence the lives of the girls.

The leader, along with the parents or guardians, is responsible for safe-guarding girls’ health and for instilling in them the sense of safe living, which is fundamental to their well-being. To accomplish these goals, all leaders must:

  1. Follow volunteer appointment procedures set by the council.
  2. Follow all the Girl Scout safety guidelines, Program Standards, and activity checkpoints.
  3. Follow all guidelines and procedures outlined by the council, including those that supplement or augment GSUSA standards.
  4. Take appropriate Girl Scout Council training.
  5. Take any additional precautions necessary to avert accidents.
  6. Be a role model by setting an example for health and safety.