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troop leader/first aider prior to departure. The medications should be kept separately from the first
aid kit. Even if the girl will carry her own medication, the medication permission form for that
medication must be turned in prior to departure.
All medication must be in its original packaging with the following information:
o Girl’s name
o Doctor’s name & phone number
o Dosage instructions
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This includes all over the counter medications, even vitamins. Medications can only be dispensed
according to the labeled directions unless it is accompanied by a note from the physician.
The Girl Health History form has a list of over-the-counter medications that you may want to consider
keeping with you for use during Girl Scout activities. Parents will indicate, in writing, which medications
may be administered to their girl.
At no time shall an adult who is not the designated troop leader/first aider administer any
medications, including over-the-counter, unless the adult is the girls’ parent/guardian.
For various reasons, some parents/guardians may object to immunizations or medical examinations. Councils
must attempt to make provisions for these girls to attend Girl Scout functions in a way that accommodates
these concerns.
Every registered Girl Scout and registered adult member in the Girl Scout movement is automatically covered
under the basic plan upon registration. The entire premium cost for this protection is borne by Girl Scouts of the
USA. The basic plan is effective during the regular fiscal year (October to the following October). Up to 14 months
of insurance coverage is provided for new members who register in the month of August. This insurance provides
up to a specified maximum for medical expenses incurred as a result of an accident while a member is
participating in an approved, supervised Girl Scout activity, after the individual’s primary insurance pays out. This
is one reason that all adults and girls should be registered members. Non-registered parents, tagalongs (brothers,
sisters, friends), and other persons are not covered by basic coverage.
This insurance coverage is not intended to diminish the need for or replace family health insurance. When $130
in benefits has been paid for covered accident medical or dental expense, any subsequent benefits will be
payable only for expenses incurred that aren’t compensable under another insurance policy. If there is no family
insurance or healthcare program, a specified maximum of medical benefits is available.
An optional plan of activity insurance is available for Girl Scou