| Section | Indoors | Outdoor activities held away from the usual meeting place | Nights away experiences (led by Nights Away Permit Holder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beavers | Minimum 2 adults present | 1 adult to 6 Beavers plus the leader in charge | 1 adult to 6 Beavers plus the leader in charge (Minimum 2 adults must be present overnight) |
| Cubs | Minimum 2 adults present | 1 adult to 8 Cubs plus the leader in charge | 1 adult to 8 Cubs plus the leader in charge (Minimum 2 adults must be present overnight) |
| Scouts | Minimum 2 adults present | 1 adult to 12 Scouts | 1 adult to 12 Scouts plus the leader in charge (Minimum 2 adults must be present overnight) |
For all Explorer Scout regular indoor meetings a minimum of two adults must be present and a minimum of two adults for all nights away activities.
For all meetings and activities, leaders should assess the risk and arrange for sufficient adults (aged 18 or over) to ensure a safe environment for the operation of the section. This risk assessment may mean that more adults are needed than the minimum ratios above indicate.
*It is possible for young people to hold a Nights Away Event Passport, which allows them to run a nights away event for their peers, without adults present, in which case the ratios will not apply.
For more information please see POR
