Module 16

1. Module 16 Introduction to Residential Experiences

2. Objectives • Explain the role that residential experiences have in the development of Young People inScouting • Describe the organisation and administration of residential experiences • Identify the skills required within a team running a residential experience • Describe the Nights Away Permit scheme, including where to locate support and further information whilst planning a residential experience

3. Why do we hold Nights Away?

4. Why Hold Nights Away? • enjoy being outdoors and to have some fun • meet requirements for awards which can’t be achieved within the usual weekly programme • provide an opportunity for young people to take responsibility for themselves • give young people a chance to exercise a leadership role with the support of adult leadership (especially in Scout and Explorer Scout sections) • build teams ‐ perhaps to strengthen the links within the Group, or to integrate a new member into the section

5. Why Hold Nights Away? • provide young people with the chance to be self‐sufficient away from their normal home environment • acquire some new skills • act as a base from which to do other activities • allow leaders to get better acquainted with the young people in their care • provide a high point to the year’s activities • increase confidence for young people • allow young people to develop independence without parents/guardians/carers

6. 8 Core Skills • In tutor groups, place the cards provided under the appropriate heading.

7. When planning a residential experience… • Effective administration • Plan a programme & have some back-up plans • Select and prepare adult team • Get and maintain the correct equipment • Ensure the health, welfare and safety of all attending • Plan the catering • Use the venue effectively • These are assessed as part of the Nights Away Permit Scheme

8. Scenarios In Sectional Groups, look at the Nights Away Scenario you have been given and consider the following: • What jobs need to be done? • What skills are needed to do these jobs? • Who has these skills? • Could the young people do it as part of their experience? • If yes, do we need to provide training?

9. Nights Away Quiz

10. Nights Away Permit • Required by anyone planning to lead a Nights Away activity • Four types of Nights Away Permit • Indoor • Campsite • Greenfield • Lightweight expedition • Greenfield permit holder can also run Campsite and Indoor events • Permit valid for 5 years

11. Nights Away Permit Scheme • Nights Away Advisor • Technical competence • Knowledge of TSA rules for Nights Away • DC or RC • Child protection • Personal suitability

12. (NAN) form • Provides the information that a Commissioner requires to approve an event • Each Group attending event needs a form • Submit at least 7 days before the event

13. In touch • Establishes lines of communication during any Scouting activity • How will leaders communicate with parents? • Singly • All at once • How will parents communicate with leaders? • What leader contact details do you give parents? • How will participants and parents communicate? • Will you allow YP to have mobile phones on the activity? • How will leaders communicate with Commissioners in the event of an emergency? • Do you need someone to act as a central point of contact?

14. Personal activity permits/passports • For YP who wish to go on a Nights Away event that only involves YP e.g. Explorer Scout expedition • Can be granted by any Nights Away Permit holder equivalent to the permit they hold • Permit holder remains responsible for the event but does not attend • Each event requires a new passport

15. Family camps • All Sections can attend • Accompanied by parents/carers and siblings • Introduce parents to the methods of Scouting and the links between the Sections • For Beavers – parent (or designated responsible adult) must be present for the whole camp • All adults must have a PVG check • Non-members may require additional insurance (District may have it in place)