Rule 9.64 Visits Abroad
a. A camp or residential experience abroad which includes Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, or Explorer Scouts, must be led by an adult holding an appropriate permit. For Scout Network visits abroad see Rule 9.61e.
b. All visits abroad must be approved by the District, County or International Commissioner, as appropriate. A Form TA must be submitted to the Assistant County Commissioner (International) or International Adviser who supports such events on behalf of United Kingdom headquarters.
A Visits Abroad Folder containing the Form TA can be obtained from Assistant County Commissioners (International) or County International Advisers on completion of the factsheet FS260018 Thinking of Going Abroad.
c. The adult in charge of a camp or residential experience abroad must ensure that adequate travel insurance has been arranged for all members of the party, and that suitable InTouch arrangements are in place (Rule 9.3).
d. The adult in charge of any adventurous activities abroad must apply the appropriate Rules and hold the appropriate permits, classifying the hills/mountains or waters as defined in Rules 9.28–9.30 and 9.44, although the altitude criteria for hills/mountains may not apply in some areas. In case of doubt, the Assistant County Commissioner (Activities) or Adviser should be consulted.
e. When overseas, UK members may take part in activities being run by members of the host Scout organisation following the host organisation’s guidance and rules. In this context, Kandersteg International Scout Centre is deemed an independent Scout organisation. There must be a Leader from the UK present who is able to halt the activity if they have safety concerns at any point. Activities forbidden by UK Scouting remain forbidden even when overseas.
f. Beaver Scouts who go on visits abroad must be under the supervision and control of their parent(s)/carer(s) or a responsible adult nominated by them.
g. The nominated adult(s) takes responsibility for the Beaver Scout and must not be a member of the leadership team. A parent/carer permission form must be completed beforehand.
h. The leadership team for a Beaver Scout visit abroad must adhere to rule 3.7g and in addition include another appointed leader