Review the Step 1 activity checkpoints before doing these activities.
(There are no Step 2 activity checkpoints for this activity.)

Planning and Supervision

£     Request that the operator supply a certificate of insurance to your Girl Scout council when making reservations.

Transportation

£     Girls do not ride in the hauling vehicle.

£     The driver of the hauling vehicle is licensed to drive a vehicle in the jurisdiction and is at least 21 years of age.

£     The hauled vehicle meets all state and local safety requirements and displays proper identification showing that these conditions have been met.

£     The hauled vehicle has protective sides and rear fencing or gates, as well as rear lights in working order.

£     The hay or straw is properly stacked to prevent slipping.

£     Sufficient seating space is allowed for each person.

£     Girls and adults remain seated during the ride.

Site

£     The hayride takes place on private property at a maximum speed of 10 miles per hour. Public roads and highways are not used.

National Organization

National Safety Council (www.nsc.org).

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