A Leader or other adult leading a camp or residential experience involving young people under 18 years old must:
hold a valid Nights Away Permit;
have the prior agreement of the young person's Section Leader;
either attend the event, or closely monitor and support it.
The District Commissioner is responsible for:
the issue, restriction, suspension or withdrawal of Nights Away Permits;
the standards of all camping and residential experiences taking place in the District and may cancel an event, if judged necessary;
appointing one, or a number of, Nights Away Advisers;
County Commissioners have these responsibilities for events and permits issued by the County.

















