Adventurous Activities

Please ensure that before you plan or take part in an activity you have checked Chapter 9, Activities in Policy, Organisation and Rules (May 2015). The rules are designed to ensure that all activities are fun and safe. The two particular fact sheets should also be referred to:

• FS120084 Scout Led Activities Index (January 2014)
• FS120086 Commercially Led Activities Index (January 2014)

If you have any questions or queries contact the Information Centre Tel: 0845 300 1818 or

the Assistant County Commissioner (Activities) Robin Corti before the event takes place.

The following fact sheets provide general information to help ensure that your activity runs safely:

• FS120000 Activities - Risk Assessment (August 2012)
• FS120007 Joint Adventurous Activities with Girlguiding UK (July 2012)
• FS120075 In Touch (November 2009) replaced "Home Contacts"
• FS120085 Adventurous Activities Abroad (July 2011)

Some Adventurous Activities fall within the Permit Scheme where specific prior authorisation is required. Check here for details.

There are fact sheets for many specific activities, check before you do it!

The Information Centre Catalogue

Many activities are available within the County so please use the Activities Guide