Prohibited Student Activities
Cannot be Sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools
The following list provides guidance to school personnel who plan activities and events for students. A prohibited activity cannot be sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Some activities on this list may be taught during the instructional day under the direct supervision of an approved teacher.
Adopt-a-highway ** | Gelatin, Mud, and Pudding Wrestling | Row-boating | ||
Airplane or Helicopter Rides | Glider flying | Running in School Hallways (e.g., spring athletic conditioning) | ||
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Rides | Go Karts | Sailing | ||
Amphibious Vehicles (Duck Boats) | Hang Gliding | Scooter boarding | ||
Archery Tag | Horseback Riding | Scuba Diving | ||
Auto or Motor Racing | Hot Air Ballooning | Skateboarding | ||
Bike Riding * | Ice Hockey | Skiing (both snow & water) | ||
Bob-sledding | Kayaking | Skydiving (both indoor & outdoor) | ||
Bungee Jumping | Knocker ball/Bubble ball | Slip-n-Slide | ||
Canoeing | Laser Tag | Snow Boarding | ||
Car Bashing | Limousine Rides | Surfing | ||
Caving/Spelunking | Martial Arts | Swimming Pool Parties (at private homes) | ||
Circus Sponsorship | Mechanical Bull Riding | Tattooing | ||
Color/Splatter Runs | Motorcycle Rides | Trampolines | ||
Cruises (for elementary and international only) | Paint Ball | Tubing/Sledding | ||
Dodge Ball | Parasailing | Tug-of-War | ||
Dog Wash (except for Animal Science Program) | Parties on Watercraft | Velcro Wall | ||
Fishing (with hooks) | Rafting | Water Walking Balls (Hamster Balls, Zorb Balls) | ||
Fog Machines (except for Theatre Program) | Rappelling | |||
Gaga Ball | Rock Climbing * |
*Except for Physical Education Program
**Must adhere to specific Risk Management guidelines.