Nights away or residential events, whether camping, hostelling, sleepovers or bivouacs, form an integral part of scouting, and are something that every young person should have the opportunity to take part in.
The District Lead Volunteer needs to be informed about any section or unit attending a nights away event (even a sleepover in your normal meeting place).
Complete the online NAN form on My Membership to make this as simple as possible.
My Membership > Programme Support > Apply for Nights Away
For local support, contact nights.away@portsmouthscouts.org.uk
Any Section sleepovers in the Group's usual meeting place or District HQs must inform both the local Police and Fire Brigade. This is to ensure the safety of the youngsters in our care, and it should be noted in the Risk Assessment. These are premises not usually occupied overnight, so notification becomes essential.
Notify Portsmouth Police on 023 9289 9080 or online HERE.
Notify Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service on 023 8064 4000. There is supporting information online HERE.
Have the following information to hand:
Address of the sleepover and location within the premise
Date of the sleepover
Numbers, including adults
Contact name and number
