{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120100\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW242657503 BCX8\u0022\u003E(Published October 2024 \u2013 replacing October 2023)\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW98602851 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003EAdventurous activities are a key, fun and inspiring part of Scouts. From a young person getting their first experience of being afloat in a canoe to a trekking expedition through the peaks of Nepal, they provide valuable experiences, lessons and memories for all of those involved. Our role is to make sure the young people get the opportunities for these positive experiences in a safe and fun environment.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003EAn adventurous activity permit allows\u202FScouts volunteers\u202Fto lead that activity for young people within\u202Fthe\u202FScouts. It shows the young people and their parents that you have the necessary skills and experience to be able to lead these important activities. Details of which activities are classed as adventurous can be found in \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/\u0022 title=\u00229. Activities\u0022\u003EPOR chapter 9\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;It is designed to be as flexible as possible, while at the same time providing a robust checking process for those leading these activities, but a permit is required to lead that activity.\u202F\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW3057173 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW3057173 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is a national scheme, managed locally, so when you have a permit it will allow you to lead the activity for young people from any District or County. Each permit can be tailored to the level that your skills, experience and requirements justify, meaning that restrictions may be placed on such matters as areas, venues or facilities. 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