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 | Rugby** | ||
| All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Rides | Go Karts | Running in School Hallways (e.g., spring athletic conditioning) | ||
| Amphibious Vehicles (Duck Boats) | Hang Gliding | Sailing | ||
| Archery Tag | Horseback Riding | Scooter boarding | ||
| Auto or Motor Racing | Hot Air Ballooning | Scuba Diving | ||
| Bike Riding * | Ice Hockey | Skateboarding | ||
| Bob-sledding | Kayaking | Skiing (both snow & water) | ||
| Bungee Jumping | Knocker ball/Bubble ball | Skydiving (both indoor & outdoor) | ||
| Canoeing | Laser Tag | Slip-n-Slide | ||
| Car Bashing | Limousine Rides | Snow Boarding | ||
| Caving/Spelunking | Martial Arts | Surfing | ||
| Circus Sponsorship | Mechanical Bull Riding | Swimming Pool Parties (at private homes) | ||
| Color/Splatter Runs | Motorcycle Rides | Tattooing | ||
| Cruises (for elementary and international only) | Paint Ball | Trampolines | ||
| Dodge Ball | Parasailing | Tubing/Sledding | ||
| Dog Wash (except for Animal Science Program) | Parties on Watercraft | Tug-of-War | ||
| Fishing (with hooks) | Rafting | Velcro Wall | ||
| Fog Machines (except for Theatre Program) | Rappelling | Water Walking Balls (Hamster Balls, Zorb Balls) | ||
| Gaga Ball | Rock Climbing * |
*Except for Physical Education Program
**Except for approved physical education skills development in K-8 and flag rugby in 6-8
***Must adhere to specific Risk Management guidelines.