The district nights away team have a responsibility to check that everything is in place for your nights away event, in line with The Scouts’ Policy, Organisation and Rules. This can take some time, so 7 days ensures they can…
How do I submit a notification?
Download the form available at the top of this page and email to nan@wansdykescouts.org.uk with your risk assessment at least 7 days before the event. Any notifications received less than 7 days before the event will be automatically declined. This…
Do I need to submit a notification?
For any nights away event, a notification must be submitted and approved by the district nights away team. Nights away events are defined as ‘all camping and residential experiences […] where it is intended that young people will sleep overnight…
What is a nights away passport?
Nights away passports allow a nights away event to be run without any adult volunteers present. Responsibility is given to the young people to run their event. Passports cannot be issued to adults. Further details can be found on The…
What is a permit holder?
A nights away permit holder is a person who has completed the relevant training and assessment to be able to run nights away events. A permit can be granted to run different types of camp. A permit holder (holding the…
Do sleepovers in our own meeting place count?
Yes. Any form of event where sleeping arrangements are needed (such as sleepovers, camps, pack holidays or similar) count as a nights away event. A permit holder and nights away notification must be in place.
What is a Nights Away event?
Nights away events are defined as ‘all camping and residential experiences […] where it is intended that young people will sleep overnight and arrangements are put in place for this purpose, such as sleepovers, camps, Pack Holidays and expeditions.’ This…
