Torbay and the
Nights Away Permit Scheme

While young people don't necessarily join Scouting for, camping and residential
experiences, they are undoubtedly a key part of the appeal.
In the consultation carried out prior to the development of the Balanced
Programme, young people repeatedly listed camping in the top three
activities that we offer in Scouting.

Nights Away Permit Scheme Updates 2007
In September 2007 updates to the Nights Away Permit Scheme were
announced following a review of how successfully the scheme had been implemented.
You can find a summary of those updates here.
You can also find a presentation, with notes, detailing the updates here.
Please feel free to use this when letting others know about the updates

Full details of the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme can be found in the fact
sheets below. This includes fact sheets for specific roles such as
Commissioner and Applicant.
FS120800 Nights Away Permit Scheme

FS120801 Nights Away Permit Scheme - Applicants' Guide

FS120802 Nights Away Permit Scheme - Assessment Guide

FS120804 Nights Away Permit Scheme - Nights Away Adviser

There is also an Assessment Checklist that the Nights Away Adviser
using to assess any applicants for nights away permits.

AC120990 Assessment Checklist for a Nights Away Permit

Forms and Resources

To apply for a Nights Away Permit you will need to contact your
Nights Away Adviser Cathie Hewitt.
If required there  is an application form below that can be filled in online
for attaching to emails and sent to

cathiehewitt@btinternet.com


Application Form

Second Sheet (if required)

Form NAN

The Nights Away Notification Form (Form NAN) can also be filled in online
for attaching to emails and sent to
cathiehewitt@btinternet.com




Nights Away Passport

As well as being available from the Scout Information Centre, nights away
permit holders can download a nights away passport to use for young people
led nights away events.