{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPlanning\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMake sure your programme has flexibility and your regularly review what you\u2019ve planned to respond to changes in weather and the needs of your group. When the weather is hot, plan to do your very active sessions in the evenings.\u00A0\u00A0During the afternoon heat have rest time or activities in the shade. Make sure you have plenty of refreshment breaks, ensuring that everyone keeps hydrated and takes a break in the shade.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERisk assess\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EReview your programme and make sure that it is suitable for the conditions, some activities are best avoided to reduce risks when it\u2019s extremely hot and dry, for example fireworks or long hikes in the open.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EActivity Leaders\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EConsider the effect of heat and dehydration on them too as they are overseeing the safety of others.\u00A0\u00A0Make sure that refreshments and shade are available and that rest periods are reviewed so that everyone is fit to do what is required of them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ESun Safe\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember the rules of sun safety:\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003Eslip\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0on a top,\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003Eslop\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0on some sun cream\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u00A0\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/strong\u003Eand\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003Eslap\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0on a hat. Make sure everyone\u2019s following these rules, and suggest neckers also be worn with t-shirts to protect necks and shoulders from the sun.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemind parents to provide sun cream for their child but have some spare in case of need. Make sure it\u2019s a high factor and that opportunities are provided for young people to reapply their own sun cream regularly, every 2-3 hours.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s not appropriate for an adult to do this (other than parents to their own child). Ensure that you\u2019re aware of any allergies to sun cream (ask on your\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/activity-information-form/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity information form\u0022\u003Eactivity information form\u003C/a\u003E) and get young people with allergies to bring their own cream.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"prev":null,"next":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/hot-weather-and-summer-activity-advice/camping-and-outdoor-activity/","title":"Camping and outdoor activity"},"allParts":[{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/hot-weather-and-summer-activity-advice/general-activity/","title":"General Activity"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/hot-weather-and-summer-activity-advice/camping-and-outdoor-activity/","title":"Camping and outdoor activity"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/hot-weather-and-summer-activity-advice/health-hygiene-and-wellbeing/","title":"Health, hygiene and wellbeing"}],"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/hot-weather-and-summer-activity-advice/general-activity/","id":47440,"nodeName":"General Activity","title":"General Activity","type":"codexPart","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"General Activity","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NzQ0MCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/hot-weather-and-summer-activity-advice/general-activity/"}