Information for Explorers
Gilwell 24 is open to all Explorers aged between 14 and 18. If you are over 18 and wish to take part you may be interested in attending the event as staff. The event is also open to Scouts who are engaged in linking activities with the Explorer Scout Unit.
What paperwork do we need to complete?
Once you have completed your booking form you will receive a nominal role sheet, Gilwell 24 consent form and a PADI consent form. The second two will need to be completed by all members attending the event. Each unit will also need to file a Nights Away Notification with their District Commissioner
Can we attend without a leader?
Yes, your unit needs to get a Explorer Event Passport issed by your leader and again file a Nights Away notification. You will then be assigned to our headless chicken team who will be around in case you run into any problems during the event.
Which forms & Paperwork do we need to bring with us?
1) You will need to bring with you a copy of your Permit if you will be using it to attend the event. 2) You will also need to complete a nominal role for so we have details of everyone attending the event and emergency contact information. (This will be available as an online form to speed the checkin process).
3) Each member will need to bring a Gilwell 24 consent form this will be supplied once you have made your booking and covers parental consent to attend the event and take part in activities requiring particular parental consent. Each participant will need to keep this piece of paper with them.
4) Each member who wishes to try Scuba Diving needs to complete a PADI consent form
which includes a medical questionaire. Again this form will be kept by the participant until they attend the Scuba Diving session they have booked for.
5) Your group will also have a consent form from each member
to attend the event and any medical information that may be required. This is the responsibility of the individual group and the forms will be held by the unit leader or passport holder
Do we need to arrive in Uniform?
We are expecting all groups to arrive with uniform from the waist up.
*This information is supplied based on our discussions with Scout HQ and a number of County advisors. If you think it should be modfied or clarified in any way please email info@gilwell24.info
Should we bring / buy / acquire / consume alcohol?
We have received new guidance in May 2006 that the Scout Associations policy has changed an no alcohol should be consumed by those under the age of 18. This guidance replaces all previous guidance and parental consent forms that may have been in place in the past.