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Junior Safety Award Requirements
Junior Safety Award Requirements
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<strong>Junior</strong><br />
<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Award</strong><br />
<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Award</strong><br />
Purpose: This badge teaches <strong>Junior</strong>s how to stay safe on their Girl<br />
Scout adventures or in daily life.<br />
Step 1:<br />
Find out what the most common injuries are for kids your age. Make a<br />
list of how to prevent them. Then do a home safety audit to check for dangers<br />
around the house.<br />
Step 2:<br />
Step 3:<br />
Conduct an emergency evacuation drill of your home or the place yoru Girl<br />
Scout group meets. In the case of fire, know where your main exit is located,<br />
and plan an alternate way to get out if the first exit is blocked.<br />
Find out how to read weather signs so you know when to head indoors and<br />
get to safety.<br />
Step 4:<br />
Learn about bicycle safety. Research why bike helmets are important and<br />
how to check if a helmet fits you properly.<br />
Step 5:<br />
Go on a hazard-identification walk along a local hiking trail, bike trail,<br />
or horse trail.<br />
Congratulations! You have now earned this award!<br />
Remember, girls gain confidence and leadership skills through girl-led activities. Whenever possible, let the girls<br />
take charge when completing activities. Adult help is necessary for guidance, support and safety.
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