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 Nights away are an important part of Scouting from sleepovers to wild adventure camping, it is synonomous with Scouting and very much part of the active programme that is provided by the dedicated leaders in the Area.
In September 2004 the form PC system was discontinuedand replaced by the new Nights Away permit scheme. Like a driving licence, the Permit allows competent adults who have demonstrated they have the right skills and attitude to lead events without seeking any further permission. There is no longer a requirement to supply
programme and other information three months
ahead of an event.
The information on this page is here to give an overview of the Nights Away scheme and provide resource links to aide in the Nights Away scheme.
Introduction
The Permit is credit card-sized and gives authority for an adult to lead Members under the age of 18 years on a nights away event in one or more of these three categories:
- Indoor – for any Sleepover, indoor Pack Holiday, youth hostelling or similar event.
- Camp Site – camping on sites where there are toilets, water and waste disposal facilities.
- Green Field – for camping where all facilities need to be provided by the camp team – for example, a summer camp on a farmer’s field.
An individual who gains a Green Field Permit is entitled to lead nights away events in the other two categories. Similarly, where an individual gains a Camp Site Permit, they may also lead Indoor events.
Gaining a Permit
 An adult wishing to gain a Permit should first obtain factsheet FS120432 (Application for a Nights Away Permit). This includes a form which on completion is passed to the appropriate Commissioner or Nights Away Adviser.
For all District based permits the completed form needs to
be returned to the relevant District
Commissioner. For Area based applications the
completed form is to be returned to Mark
Glendinning (AAC Activities)
CATVOG Area runs a number of Nights Away training courses throughout the year split into two parts; one part concentrates on the pratical side of camping and is normally held as a residential weekend at one of the local campsites. The second part covers the administrative side of organising and running Nights Away events.
For Nights Away training courses please browse the training section of the website or contact Vacant for more information.
The Event Passport
The event passport is for young people under the age of 18 years wishing to lead camping or residential events (such as Patrol camps, Unit expeditions etc).
The Scheme encourages residential or camping events led by young people under 18 years, such as Patrol camps, Explorer Scout expeditions or overnight hikes. By using the Event Passport, a Leader can check the young person has the required knowledge and ability to lead the event. The Event Passport is valid for one event only.
Publications and Resources
 For all Nights Away experiences all of the information below should be with your District commissioner (or appointee) SEVEN days before the event (in normal circumstances).
For all Nights Away held at facilities not owned or operated by Scouting, such as public or commercial campsites and youth hostels, the host District Commissioner must also receive a copy of the information, normally this should be FOURTEEN days before the event.
Download the Form NAN in either Word Format  or PDF Format 
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