Nights Away resources
Support and resources
There are a number of resources to support the different types of nights away events in Scouts.
If you're looking for resources to support the Nights Away permit scheme, these can be found at Nights Away permit scheme.
- Nights Away and safeguarding
- Nights Away with younger sections
- Family camps
- Youth hostelling
- Guidance for under 18's on campsite service crews
- Quick guide to Scouts recommended Vango kit
- Nights Away event passport
- Activity information form
You need to fill out a Nights Away Notification (NAN) form as soon as possible, and at least 7 days, ahead of your event. Read further guidance on completing a digital NAN on the NAN guidance page
Before beginning your Nights Away process, please check with your Lead Volunteer or Nights Away Assessor or Approver to confirm the correct procedure that you should follow.
Districts are in the process of moving all approvals of Nights Away to within the new digital membership system. As a result, your County/District may implement this process right away or choose to wait until closer to the transition date (deadline to be determined). At the District's discretion, you can still use the existing systems (downloadable nights away notification form or local digital solution).
For more information about the changes, please visit the Volunteer Experience webpages.
Technical manual
The Essential Guide to Running Scouting Residential Experiences
Nights Away is a print publication containing everything you need to know for enjoying the outdoors and taking young people away safely and with confidence.
Aimed at all volunteers in Scouts, it provides advice on the best equipment to take, ways of preparing your staff and how to make the most of your time away.
Illustrated in full colour throughout, and with its own smart binder, Nights Away is the definitive guide to camping and the outdoors. You can buy the Nights Away guide from Scout Store.