Nights away resources

Night’s Away Permit Scheme – New application

When you have completed Modules 16 & 38 Nights Away training and want to apply for a Nights Away Permit:

1. Start planning for camp and at least 3 months before camp
2. Apply for a Nights Away Permit on scouts.org.uk :
   • My Membership > Explore permits > Permit search > Nights Away > Apply
3. Keep planning and documenting your camp, using your training and resources from the Scouts Association Website.
   • https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-permit-scheme/

Night’s Away Permit Scheme – Renewal

If you already hold a permit and wish to renew it, renew your Nights Away permit on Scouts.org.uk:

• My Membership > Explore permits > My permits > My active permits > Nights Away > Renew

Night’s Away Notification (NAN forms) – For Camps

If you are already a Night’s Away Permit Holder and are running a camp, you will need to complete a Nights Away form:

Complete a nights away form on scouts.org.uk:

• My Membership > Complete a nights away form

Passports Scheme – Explorers and Chief Scout award expeditions

If you are already a Night’s Away Permit Holder and are issuing an Event Passport:

Complete a nights away form on scouts.org.uk:

• My Membership > Complete a nights away form

Night’s Away Permit Scheme – Process   

An overview of the Nights Away Assessment process can be found below.

Useful documents