Nights away and camping
Nights away or residential events, whether camping, hostelling, sleepovers or bivouacs, form an integral part of scouting, and are something that every young person should have the opportunity to take part in.
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There are various resources and directories available to help you plan, train for and carry out residential events, from directories of venues available, through to details of how to gain a nights away permit that will allow you to lead these events.
Don't forget the Nights Away Staged Activity Badge supported by GO Outdoors.
The scheme shows that all those leading nights away events for young people within the Scouts have the skills, experience and personal suitability to take young people away safely.
There are a number of resources to support the different types of nights away events within in the Scouts.
Guidance on prohibited and restricted campsites, and activity centre information.
Some of the participants and staff will have particular needs that you need to consider so that they are able to take a full part in the activities.
Campsites which are not available or not entirely suitable for use by Scouts members are listed here.
Frequently asked questions for nights away and the nights away permit scheme.
We've put together some guidance on how to keep safe at camp. From how to use a camp stove safely to good hand washing.