Details and Resources relating to the Nights Away Permit Scheme along with news of Nights Away events and offers.
Nights Away
National Centres Website
Whether you want to go climbing up crags in Cumbria, karting in Kent, or even book a conference in the capital, you now only need to visit the one place -
Baden-Powell House, Downe, Gilwell Park, and Youlbury are now housed under the one 'online' roof and with some of the best outdoor facilities in the UK, offering a variety of different and challenging experiences, flexibility and excellent value for money, it means that you won't need to go anywhere else to book an activity or camp for your Section!
And not only does the new website provide all the information you will need on each centre but it also lists any events that are coming up, courses that are available and all the special offers available to Members. So come in and join the adventure at www.scouts.org.uk/sac
Scout Campsites
Details on Scout Campsites and Activity Centres. The directory is fully searchable by facilities, activities, location etc.
Prohibited and Restricted Camping Directory
There are a number of areas around the country that are unsuitable for Scout camping for a number of reasons. This directory lists those areas and the reasons. Please consult this directory before planning a camp, or as a DC before granting approval for any camp to go ahead.
Association of Scout and Guide Centres
The purpose of the Association of Scout and Guide Centres (ASGC) is to promote a safe and healthy working environment for staff, volunteers and visitors, and to encourage the provision of activities and facilities that develop young people and support the youth programme of The Scout Association and Girlguiding UK.
The ASGC has its own website which can be found at www.asgc.org.uk
Youth Hostelling
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) offers free membership to all Scout groups/units. Further details of how to apply for this can be found from the YHA at www.yha.org.uk.
Permit Scheme
All you need to know about how to take young people on Nights Away Events through the Nights Away Permit Scheme.
