Our aim in West Lancs is get more young people and adults involved in adventurous activities. We provide training and assessment opportunities that will support you in learning the skills that are needed to run safe and fun adventurous activities.

To run an adventurous activity you need a current Adventurous Activity Permit.

The Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme is an assessment scheme run by Scouts for Scouts, designed to make sure that all those leading adventurous activities within Scouting have the skills, knowledge, experience and personal suitability to do so.

To gain a permit, your ability in the activity is evaluated by an Assessor who is skilled and experienced in your chosen activity. Your assessor will expect you to demonstrate good knowledge, skills and breadth of experience in your chosen activity, backed up by a log of recent experience. They will also expect you to demonstrate your ability to manage a group of people engaged in the activity.
Your overall suitability to run the activity is considered by your District or County Lead Volunteer, who will award your permit.

Before applying for a permit we recommend that you find out more about your chosen activity in the Scouts national database of adventurous activities and about the permit scheme. You can also find out whether you are eligible for funding from Scouts to develop your skills.

Activity Permit Application Process

There are guides available whether you want to apply for a new permit, or renew an existing permit.

The Activity Permit Scheme for West Lancs is managed by the Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme (MAPS). If you have any questions about the permit scheme you can Contact MAPS.