Nights Away Permit

Scoutbase has a full explanation of the requirments for getting a nights away permit, Here is the link to scoutbase nights away .

When your ready to be assessed contact the district nights away assessor Keith Hampson scouting@keithhampson.co.uk or phone, number in the district directory.

Module 16 is the training for nights away and it is normal practice to attend this before assessment. GME usualy run 2 per year. In addition to module 16 you need to have taken an active role in the running of three camps. You then need to plan and run a forth yourself under the guidance of a permit holder who must stay the night. Before running this camp you need to advise the nights away assessor. The nights away assessor needs to be satsified that you can run all aspects of a camp so will need to visit you at camp, so please make it a local one. Application form.

Notification of nights away

All camps must have "nights away notification form" (NAN) sent to our DC Ian Carey at least 7 days before camp and to the home DC if the camp is not on a scout site, so if your staying in a YHA the local DC needs a copy at least 14 days before! How to find the local DC it is in small print at the bottom of the NAN form.

Home contacts are needed for all nights away this fact sheet explains all.