Activities, (adventurous or otherwise) are fun, character building and can teach team spirit. Every Scout should be given the chance to try as many activities as possible.
Teams exist within Cambridgeshire to teach aspects of all types of Activity to both Young People and Adults and these resource pages contain information about many activities you can take part in with your Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
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Mountaineering; Hillwalking; Climbing & Abseiling; Caving; Rifle Shooting; Radio Communications; Clay Pigeon Shooting; Model Aircraft Flying; Sedan Chair Races; Fencing; Archery; Land Yachting; Orienteering; Pedal Car Racing; Go Karting etc.
Canoeing; Kayaking; Dinghy Sailing; Water Skiing; Keelboating; Sailing; Pulling; Narrowboating; Bellboating; Windsurfing; Offshore Sailing; Sub Aqua; Whitewater Rafting; Floating Campsite; Powerboating; Dragon Boats; Raft Building etc.
Parascending; Gliding; Ballooning; Microlight Flying; Hovercrafts etc.
Crafts; Gang Shows; Bands; Camp Fire Stunts; public performances etc.
Frequently asked questions covering activities in general
Where can I find out if a particular activity has specific rules or guidance?
Policy, Organisation & Rules (POR) - Chapter 9 deals with all adventurous activities and is supplemented by a host of factsheets.
The Scout Led Activities Index (fs120084) helps Members identify the rules and guidance that relate to a particular Scouting activity. It also states whether an Adventurous Activity Permit is required, if additional insurance is needed and who, if anybody, needs to be notified of the activity.
The Commercially Led Activities Index (fs120086) helps Members identify the Rules and guidance that relate to a particular activity when led by people from outside Scouting. It also states whether additional insurance is required and who, if anybody, needs to be notified of the activity.
Are there separate rules for an activity being run by an external organisation or individual?
The Commercially Led Activities Index (fs120086) helps Members identify the Rules and guidance that relate to a particular activity when led by people from outside Scouting. It also states whether additional insurance is required and who, if anybody, needs to be notified of the activity.
Do I need an Adventurous Activity Permit?
The factsheet ‘The Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme’ (fs120100) gives an overview of how the scheme works and states which Activities require a Permit.
How can I get an Adventurous Activity Permit?
You can apply for a permit using the appropriate application form (see the relevant activity page of this website) and then be assessed for technical competence. The factsheet ‘Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme - Applicants' Guide’ (fs120101) explains how to apply for a permit, how to find an assessor and what will be assessed.
Links to a range of Assessment Check Sheets can be found on the relevant activity page of this website.
County Assessors are listed in the County directory and on the relevant activity page of this website.
Does my Adventurous Activity Permit allow me to lead Girl Guides?
Can a Guider with a permit to lead Adventurous Activities do so with my Scout Troop?
Yes, but only when it is an approved joint activity. Scout Association rules must be followed for some activities and Girlguiding UK rules must be followed for others; the factsheet ‘Joint Activities with Scouts and Guides (fs120007)’ gives full details.
Other than for approved joint activities, the conditions laid down in The Commercially Led Activities Index (fs120086) should be followed, alternatively a Guider can apply for a Scout Association permit.
Do the normal activities rules still apply if I take my Scouts abroad?
All activities that are subject to the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme continue to be so controlled when you go abroad. You should talk through your plans with the appropriate County/Area Activity Adviser or Assessor and the Commissioner who has issued your current permit. They can then possibly arrange for your permit to be extended to cover your activities abroad, but can only provide any extension on the recommendation of an Assessor as with the granting of any permit. fs120085 ‘Adventurous Activities Abroad’ gives more information.
I am planning and adventurous activity for Leaders and helpers in my Scout Group; do we follow the same rules as when taking Young People and are we insured?
The factsheet ‘Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities’ (fs120087) gives full details of how the rules are applied to all-adult groups. There is also a guidance card that each adult should be given prior to taking part in the activity.
Can Beaver Scouts take part in Adventurous Activities?
Of course, provided the activity is suitable for a six year old. See the factsheet ‘Adventurous Activities for Beaver Scouts’ (fs155061) for more detailed guidance.
• Where can I find out if a particular activity has specific rules or guidance?
• Are there separate rules for an activity being run by an external organisation or individual?
• Do I need an Adventurous Activity Permit?
• How can I get an Adventurous Activity Permit?
• Does my Adventurous Activity Permit allow me to lead Girl Guides?
• Can a Guider with a permit to lead Adventurous Activities do so with my Scout Troop?
• Do the normal activities rules still apply if I take my Scouts abroad?
• Can Beaver Scouts take part in Adventurous Activities?
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