Maine 4-H, Risk Management Policies & Procedures, Event Planning Reminders

Risk Management Policies & Procedures

Maine 4-H Program

Forms and Contacts

Event Planning Reminders

Below are things you need to think about when planning an event/program.

"What information should be shared with the parent/guardian regarding the activity?"
General description of the activities to be conducted as part of the event....
Schedule of the program/activity....
Description of the facilities....
Type of overnight accommodations....
Emergency contact information....
First aid/medical care available....
Addressing special needs of participants....
How are transportation issues handled....
Type and extent of supervision (day and/or night)....
Training/education of those responsible for the program....
Expectations of participants and what could happen as a result of not fulfilling expectations....
Identify & manage potential risks....
"How will information be communicated to participants and parents/guardians?"

Consider the following:

Revised: Schmiesing, R.J. (2001). Ohio State University Extension
Original: King, J. & Schmiesing, R. (1998). Ohio State University Extension