{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS260007 Published October 2024 replacing April 2007\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOver 11,000 Scouts travel abroad from the United Kingdom each year to take part in camps, international events, exchanges, tours and expeditions. Some of these Scouts travel with commercial travel companies, or as part of a package organised by a Scout County, District or Group. This can be particularly valuable to groups venturing abroad for the first time, as the organisers of the package undertake most of the detailed planning and arrangements, including perhaps optional activities, excursions or other programme content.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EScout volunteers will, however, be looking for packages that provide opportunities for a real international experience, with a chance to explore the country being visited, and to meet some of its people. There is little point in travelling abroad to hold the same summer camp programme that could have been held nearer to home. The trip should offer members opportunities to progress in the Balanced Programme: during the preparation, the visit itself, and afterwards.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYour Visits Abroad Recommender and County Programme Team will be able to supply you with information on any opportunities organised by the County or Area and sometimes even nationally. This page is intended to provide details of some commercial operators offering overseas travel packages, either specifically for Scout groups, or for general youth/school group travel. It\u0027s not exhaustive, and inclusion in this page does not mean that the organisation is \u0027recommended\u0027 or \u0027approved\u0027 by The Scout Association.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s worth contacting local travel agents for information on local travel options. Internet searches are also useful but it\u0027s important to ensure that the website is both reputable and genuine.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYour choice of package will depend on a number of factors such as the country and area you wish to visit, your budget, the type of programme that you wish to run, and the sort of accommodation that you want. You might ask your Visits Abroad Recommender for details of groups which have travelled abroad recently and could pass on their experiences and recommendations. Some organisations provide opportunities for volunteers to go on a reconnaissance visit, which can be very useful and is often considered a justifiable part of the budget. In keeping with POR, the party leader needs to be satisfied that the operator conducts adventurous activities in a safe, competent and qualified manner, and in accordance with the Activity Rules of The Scout Association.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s important to check the booking conditions and terms of the operator. These will cover cancellations, payment schedules and other important information. You may also wish to check whether the organisation is a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) or other appropriate Associations, such as STF (School Travel Forum) or carries an ATOL (Air Transport Operators Licence) qualification. The advantage of booking with ABTA agents is that your money is protected if the agent collapses.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EPackage Visits Abroad\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYouth group coach packages to Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland,\u003Cbr\u003EDisneyland Paris and to Centres throughout Europe and in Canada and New Zealand.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETel: 01332 342050\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.ventureabroad.co.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit the Venture Abroad website\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJEKA and Venture Abroad have Partnership Agreements with the Scout Association.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Venture Abroad"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESpecialises in fundraising trekking and cycling challenges\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETel: 01722 718444\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:info@discoveradventure.com\u0022\u003EEmail Discover Adventure\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.discoveradventure.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit the Discover Adventure website\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Discover Adventure Ltd"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EProvides activity holidays in the UK and Europe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETel: 01384 398870\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEmail: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:info@acornadventure.co.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Email Acorn Adventure\u0022\u003Einfo@acornadventure.co.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWebsite: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.acornadventure.co.uk/guide-scout-trips\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guide and Scout trips (Acorn Adventure)\u0022 class=\u0022fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\u0022 aria-label=\u0022Link Guide \u0026amp; Scout Trips | AcornAdventure\u0022\u003EAcorn Adventure Scout trips\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Acorn Adventure"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA range of adventure courses for schools, youth groups and individual children in locations throughout UK, France and Spain.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETel: 0844371 0101\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.pgl.co.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit the PGL Travel website\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"PGL Travel Ltd"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EProviders of free, independent, expert advice for schools, Scout groups and individuals planning expeditions, adventure travel, cultural tours and project work.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETel: 01392 660056\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.thestc.co.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit The Specialist Travel Consultancy website\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"The Specialist Travel Consultancy Ltd"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EIndependent Travel\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E26 Travel Centres in UK and Ireland. 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