Cambridgeshire Module 17 Page: 1 of 7 © The Scout Association Module 17 Activities Outdoors

Cambridgeshire Module 17 Page: 2 of 7 © The Scout Association Module 17 Activities outdoors Scout Authorisations Activities that require an Activity Authorisation: Air Activities Water Activities (except Class C Waters) Hill walking (except Terrain Zero) Off road cycling (except Terrain Zero) Snowsports (except Terrain Zero or artificial) Caving Climbing and abseiling

Cambridgeshire Module 17 Page: 3 of 7 © The Scout Association Module 17 Activities outdoors Height above sea level Travelling time from help 30mins 3 hours 500m 800m 1000m Terrain One WGL Terrain Two ML NB: Scrambling is Terrain Two Terrain Zero see POR Chapter 9 Mountain terrain

Cambridgeshire Module 17 Page: 4 of 7 © The Scout Association Module 17 Activities outdoors Class C Waters Inland lakes, lochs or other stretches of placid water which are less then 100 metres wide throughout the region being used and where surface turbulence is limited to the regular waves produced by wind action. This also includes rivers or canals which again are less than 100 metres wide in the region that is being used.

Cambridgeshire Module 17 Page: 5 of 7 © The Scout Association Module 17 Activities outdoors Steps to take prior to Scout led activities 1. Check Policy, Organisation and Rules. 2. Check relevant factsheets. 3. Check if a Scout Authorisation is required. 4. Check whether further insurance is required. 5. Check whether Headquarters requires notification. 6. Complete a Risk Assessment. 7. Appoint a Home Contact Note: steps 1-5 are covered in the factsheet: Scout Led Activities (FS ).

Cambridgeshire Module 17 Page: 6 of 7 © The Scout Association Module 17 Activities outdoors Steps to take prior to commercially led activities 1 Check Policy, Organisation and Rules. 2 Check whether an AALA licence is required. 3 If not, check NGB qualifications of those running the activity. 4 Check whether the provider has personal liability insurance. 5 Check whether further insurance is required. 6 Check whether Headquarters requires notification. 7 Appoint a Home Contact Note: steps 1-6 are covered in the factsheet: Commercially Led Activities (FS ).

Cambridgeshire Module 17 Page: 7 of 7 © The Scout Association Module 17 Activities outdoors Factsheets for all activities Risk Assessment (FS ) Home Contacts (FS ) Pre-event Checklist (FS ) One Day Activity Form (FS ) Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities (FS )