Volunteer Essentials

Checklist for Drivers When driving a car, RV or camper, take the following precautions and ask all other drivers to do the same: • Keep directions and road map in the car, along with first-aid kit and flashlight • Check your lights, signals, tires, windshield wipers, horns and fluid levels before each trip, and recheck them periodically on long trips • Keep all necessary papers up to date including, but not limited to: your driver’s license; vehicle registration; any state or local inspections and insurance coverage • Wear your seat belt at all times, and insist that all passengers do the same. Girls under 12 must ride in the back seats • Follow all established rules of the road in your state, including speed limit. Some additional guidelines include: keeping a two-car-length distance between you and the car ahead of you; not talking or texting on a cell phone or other personal electronic device while driving; not using ear buds or headphones while driving and turning your lights on when your windshield wipers are on • Plan rest stops every few hours and avoid driving for extended periods at night. If traveling with others, prearrange stopping places along the way. When planning longer trips, arrange for relief drivers • Do not drive when you are tired or taking medication that makes you drowsy

Camping

At Girl Scouts we believe the value of the outdoor experience in a girl’s life is beyond measure. When a girl spends time in nature, she learns cooperation and team building as she develops the skills needed to grow into a leader of courage, confidence and character. A camping experience of less than one week in duration that takes place within, or no more than 100 miles beyond Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri boundaries, is considered Troop Camping. If the trip is more than 100 miles beyond Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri boundaries, use the Troop Trip Application process. Troops must obtain permission from the Camping Services department before camping on non-Council owned sites, except for overnight backyard camping. Backyard camping does not require a Troop Camp certification. Application process for Troop Camping on non-Council owned sites: • Complete the Application for Camping on Non-Council owned sites and submit to the Director of Camping Services and Risk Management at Council at least one month prior to the date of departure • Troops camping on non-Council-owned property must have at least one registered, background checked and approved adult volunteer who is a licensed Troop Camper

Camp Adventure Guide

The Camp Adventure Guide helps families choose the right outdoor adventure for their Girl Scout.

There is something for everyone at Girl Scout Camp!

Access the publication online at girlscoutsem.org/ campadventureguide

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