Is the site safe, secure, clean, and free from hazards?
Is the site/facility large enough to accommodate the expected number of participants?
Is the site accessible for persons with disabilities?
Does the site have accessible toilets and sanitary facilities, including facilities designated to accommodate those with disabilities?
Is it accessible by telephone or other communications equipment? If not by phone, what other means of communication will be used?
Is there adequate parking for vehicles?
Is there sufficient potable water for all participants?
Is there enough space to provide shelter for all participants in the event of inclement weather?
Are potentially dangerous areas, such as sharp drop-offs, clearly marked or restricted?
Is the site free from observable sewage disposal problems?
Are the buildings to be used, if any, properly ventilated, well lighted, heated, and free from hazards and do they have at least two exits?
Do the buildings have emergency exits that are functioning, easily accessible, adequate to evacuate the expected number of participants, and well marked?
Has the owner verified that all state and local regulations related to drinking water, sanitation, building outdoor fires, etc., are observed?
If a kitchen/dining area will be used, verify with the site owner that the appropriate permits and licenses have been obtained and the facility complies with all applicable building and health codes.
Is a written contract for the use of this site required by the site owner/operator? If so, attach the completed contract to be signed by an authorized GSWW staff member.
For any program facilities on site to be used for activities such as swimming, ropes courses, horseback riding, etc., do they meet requirements outlined in GSWW procedures and/or Safety-Wise activity checkpoints?