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 **
Airplane or Helicopter Rides
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Rides
Amphibious Vehicles (Duck Boats)
Archery Tag
Auto or Motor Racing
Bike Riding *
Bob-sledding
Bungee Jumping
Canoeing
Car Bashing
Caving/Spelunking
Circus Sponsorship
Color/Splatter Runs
Cruises (for elementary and international only)
Dodge Ball
Dog Wash (except for Animal Science Program)
Fishing (with hooks)
Fog Machines (except for Theatre Program)
Gaga Ball
Gelatin, Mud, and Pudding Wrestling
Glider flying
Go Karts
Hang Gliding
Horseback Riding
Hot Air Ballooning
Ice Hockey
Kayaking
Knocker ball/Bubble ball
Laser Tag
Limousine Rides
Martial Arts
Mechanical Bull Riding
Motorcycle Rides
Paint Ball
Parasailing
Parties on Watercraft
Rafting
Rappelling
Rock Climbing *
Row-boating
Running in School Hallways (e.g., spring athletic conditioning)
Sailing
Scooter boarding
Scuba Diving
Skateboarding
Skiing (both snow & water)
Skydiving (both indoor & outdoor)
Slip-n-Slide
Snow Boarding
Surfing
Swimming Pool Parties (at private homes)
Tattooing
Trampolines
Tubing/Sledding
Tug-of-War
Velcro Wall
Water Walking Balls (Hamster Balls, Zorb Balls)
*Except for Physical Education Program **Must adhere to specific Risk Management guidelines.
