AMENDMENT: changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme; Form PC(Abroad) renamed form TA.
A camp or residential experience abroad which includes Cub Scouts, Scouts, or Explorer Scouts, must be led by an adult holding an appropriate permit. For Scout Network visits abroad see Rule 9.61 (e).
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.
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 a properly briefed Home Contact has been appointed and properly briefed (Rule 9.3).
The adult in charge of any adventurous activities abroad must apply the appropriate Rules and hold the appropriate Authorisations, 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.
