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The Scout Association of Australia Telephone (02) 6282 5211
Australian Capital Territory Branch Incorporated Facsimile (02) 6260 5089
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ACTIVITY APPROVAL FORM - GENERAL

(This form is to be used for all general Scouting activities away from the Group headquarters/hall)

(Please complete both sides of this form)

Planned activity (give brief description including date and place of activity)
Canoeing at Kingston – Date
see generally
Parents will be asked to come along and be prepared to paddle (and get wet) with less confident, less able Joeys. The weather will be checked, and if threatening will be closely monitored. If it is deemed unsuitable or there are issues with water safety (such as algae) the night’s activities will called off by 6pm andanother date will be identified for the canoeing activity. The evening’s activities will be moved to the hall for a night of water themed games.
An opening parade will be held at 18:30 during which time joeys will be given a safety briefing, including to listen closely to the activity leader and not to drink the lake water.
All children are required to wear a clean uniform, closed shoes (not crocs or thongs) and a neatly rolled scarf. Children are encouraged to bring a spare towel and an extra change of clothes as clothescould get wet. All Joeys are expected to listen to the leaders. Each child must have sunscreen applied, a hat and a drink bottle of water. Joeys may also wish to apply insect repellent. Scout Law is to be followed at all times. The cost of the activity is $5 per child.

Section Leader responsible for Activity

Name Address / Phone
Appointment and Section
……, Les Explorateurs

Section Leader’s signature

Activity Approved(if no, return this form intact to the section leader with reasons)

Group Leader’s Signature------Date------

------cut here------

RETURN THIS PART TO THE SECTION LEADER RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTIVITY.

Section Leaders name: Activity: Canoeing

to be held on…….....from …………. is approved.

Group Leader’s Signature------Date------

When completed, this form is to be submitted to the Group Leader.

If any of the following Branch Policies are relevant to this activity, please circle the appropriate policy:

  • Overnight activity for Joey Scouts; - no
  • Overnight activity for Cub Scouts - no

To be filled out for all activities:

Emergency Information

Emergency contact name and phone numbers
An appropriate First Aid kit for the activity is being carried. YesNo / YES
The nearest hospital is located at : The Canberra Hospital, Woden
Site is accessible by foot car 4WD boat helicopter
(please circle) / ALL

Other Leaders, Rovers or Parents participating in the activity

(activity leader) / Address / Phone
(Canoe qualified) / Address / Phone
Address / Phone
Address / Phone
Total Numbers / Youth / Leaders / Others

Activity_Approval_Form_General_InternetApril_2001Issued April 2001